In ancient times, cities had watchmen. What was a watchman, and what was their purpose? Watchmen were stationed on a wall or in a tower in order to look out for and warn of dangers approaching from afar. They were employed to protect cities as well as vineyards, fields, or pastures. They had an elevated …
As God the Father of all Creation organized the earth, He demonstrated a pattern of Patriarchal Order which He expected to be universally implemented. From matter unorganized, He began to create things. As He did so, it is important to note that He demonstrated His dominion—stewardship, patriarchy, or headship—over each by giving them a name. He …
In the Beginning: A Type and Pattern of Earthly Patriarchal Order Read More »
The 10th Article of Faith reads, “We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent” (emphasis added) In a revelation given 26 September 1830, the Lord said, “Wherefore the decree hath gone forth from the Father that they shall be …
It was soon after the battle at Gettysburg. The prophet Brigham Young in Utah territory was following the footsteps of the Prophet Joseph Smith, seeking to establish the Kingdom of God on the earth, through the authority given him by God. President Abraham Lincoln penned these words to a Pastor Chiniquy, a Canadian Marxist activist …
Abraham Lincoln Hated Mormons (and the Constitution) Read More »
A growing number of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are believing in the long debunked idea that Joseph never lived nor taught the plurality of wives, culturally referred to as “polygamy”. The Gospel Tangents podcast interviewed attorney and historian, Mark Tensmeyer to discuss the claims of polygamy skeptics in a …
