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Mercury is retrograde May 26th to June 19th, 2008 in the sign of Gemini. Mercury retrograde, which occurs a few times each year, is one of the most talked about astrological events, especially by astrology hobbyists and novices.
Although Mercury doesn't really do a 180 and backtrack during a retrograde, Mercury appears to reverse direction for less than a month. The illusion of Mercury retrograde is due to the orbit of Earth in connection to Mercury's orbit. After retrograde, it goes "direct," when it appears to turn back around and go in the right direction, continuing to progress through the astrological signs (e.g., Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.).
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all retrograde as well. At least one of these planets are retrograding at any given time and the further the planet from the Sun, the longer it retrogrades (e.g., Neptune for over 155 days).
Astrologically, all planets and the Sun and Moon can be classified as masculine or feminine, nocturnal or diurnal, or challenging or rewarding. But Mercury is an oddity because it can be either in every situation depending on which planet it accompanies, which makes it the hermaphrodite of the solar system.
Depending on Mercury's condition and to which heavenly body or bodies it's connected, it can be Mercury retrogrades are known for being good times to go more deeply into existing projects, re-examine already discovered prospects, re-do things, and finish things already in motion. It's a time to slow down a bit and be more cautious.
Although Mercury retrograde (or any retrograde for that matter) is an affliction, it's only one of many possible indicators.
In our view, too much emphasis is placed on Mercury retrograde and it's often blamed for circumstances when it shouldn't be, where a dozen or more other astrological or numerological considerations are more closely Here's our view on Mercury Retrograde timing based on our observations since the 1980s: up to 17-28 days before Mercury goes retrograde can be "worse" (communication issues, etc.) than the actual retrograde period. Also, the second half of the actual Mercury retrograde period generally runs more smoothly than the first half.
An example of a Mercury retrograde happening is to think of a seemingly great idea during retrograde, but then later you learn of additional information that changes the equation, thus that great idea is altered considerably. We've learned to be patient with new ideas during Mercury retrograde, put them on the back-burner temporarily, and wait a few weeks for a clearer perspective.
We suggest going ahead with anything you have planned during retrogrades and not worrying too much about the phenomenon. Just make sure you're a little more thorough and cautious in your dealings, especially with new or important plans. Assume nothing, take nothing for granted, and be ready for some delays.
Copyright (c) Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo
By: Mystic Twins
Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo are identical twins and have been exploring metaphysics since the early 1980's. They are experts in the fields of prediction, personal fate, love life, and past life regression, and are natural psychics and mediums. Get their free report: 13 Spiritual and New Age Myths and 11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Psychic. www.mystictwins.com www.holisticmakeover.com www.scottpetullo.com
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One of the things I said that I would use this ministry for besides using it to spread the good news of the holy Gospel of Jesus Christ from a prophetic perspective was to use it to alert others about the dark, spiritual forces that truly exist in this world.
These evil forces - - including those men and women who are demonically influenced or possessed by Satan's demons - - are doing all they can and all they're allowed to do in a blatant attempt to control and destroy us before their time here is up.
With that in mind, I want to spend some time looking at a subject that's been taking the Internet by storm in recent weeks. I've held off on reporting about it until now because I wanted to see if it had any legs, and whether or not it took off.
Sure, I've touched upon it before in past columns:
FEMA CAMPS A REALITY
IS YOUR PASTOR ON THE FEMA PAYROLL?
MARTIAL LAW: PLAUSIBLE SCENARIO OR PARANOID DELUSION?
FEMA CAMPS AND PROPHECY
BIRD FLU (H5N1) AND PROPHECY
However, I'm sorry to say that the whispers of concern are increasing by the day, and many fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ whom I respect have written to ask me when I'm going to finally get around to focusing our attention on this given the very serious implications. Plus, these stories (especially if true) make the issue more urgent than ever before.
Today, we need to consider what is being reported by others across the country regarding the Avian Flu/Bird Flu and FEMA Trains.
Yet, before we take a closer look, I want to be crystal clear that my intention is not to foster a spirit of anxiety and fear. Absolutely not! Don't let this information leave you feeling that way. If it does, seek the Lord, ask Him to forgive you, and then pray that He lifts you up with His courage and strength. Besides, as Christians, we shouldn't be afraid of those who can hurt our body, but only afraid of the One who can hurt our soul. We need to rest in Him and rely on His promises.
So, I present the following not to scare anyone, but to simply alert us all to the very real possibility that this could very well be 100% true, and, therefore, about to spiral out of control all around us. If that's the case then at least we'll all have enough advance warning to seek His face for genuine forgiveness and mercy as we repent of our sins, and ask Him for the shed blood of Jesus Christ to wash over us, protect us, and keep us worthy to escape the things to come.
What do we make of recent reports that indicate that Avian Flu/Bird Flu is being shipped to different parts of the country? What do we make of recent reports that indicate that our government is preparing for some kind of mass casulty event as evidenced by the growing presence of FEMA Camps, FEMA coffins, FEMA Trains all with some rather unusual features?
Take a look at this series of videos making the rounds on the Internet:
"MARY", CALLER TO THE "POWER HOUR" ON MARCH 30, 2009, GIVES MANY DETAILS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IS TRANSPORTING AND DISTRIBUTING BIRD FLU IN MASS QUANTITIES.
I will say this. These recent videos leave me suspicious because at the "precise time" that they are beginning to gain some traction and are becoming quite popular I came across another
"State and federal authorities are investigating a finding of suspected non-pathogenic or low-pathogenic avian influenza in a single broiler/breeder poultry farm in western Kentucky. The strain poses minimal risk to human health and is not the high-pathogenic strain associated with human and poultry deaths in other countries.State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout has quarantined the farm, which produces hatching eggs for Perdue Farms Inc. Perdue plans to depopulate 20,000 chickens in two houses on the farm. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is conducting surveillance on backyard flocks within a two-mile radius of the farm."
Hmmm, well that's odd, huh? I mean, when's the last time you remember reading a similar story in this country involving one of the world's major chicken processing companies? Yeah, me neither. It's also odd that I didn't hear about it in the mainstream news. Wanna know what's even "odder" than that? Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms Inc., said in AN INTERVIEW DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2006, that it was likely only a matter of time before the United States is hit with a case of avian influenza.
"THERE WILL BE AN OUTBREAK [OF A MILDER STRAIN], MOST LIKELY WITHIN THE NEXT FEW YEARS," PERDUE SAID IN AN INTERVIEW. Sales could drop, he said, based on unjustified fears of a health threat, and that would require an effective and prompt consumer-education campaign to be undertaken to shore up consumer attitudes in the United States.
This also reminds me of something else that Not Another CONspiracy wrote about in March. What was the focus of that particular piece:
> Government Shutting Down Banks
> Police State
> FEMA Camps
> Martial Law
> August / September 2009
> ?
Why were those things mentioned? Take a look at this:
STEVE QUAYLE'S BROADCAST ON APRIL 6TH promotes a "prepare now" message too (with more fervor and passion than ever before from him!).
So, make no mistake, the scenario they present is EXTREMELY plausible!
If the dollar continues to die, and the banking system continues it's path of destruction, it would be quite easy to shut them down. In fact, it could be the only thing the administration will be able to do to "save" the system. Let's be honest though, because if that were to happen, according to the media, the "official story" will be to tell all of us that they all "failed," rather than the truth of the matter, which would be that the government actually shut them down (now, there have been 23 U.S.BANK "FAILURES" already this year we were just told).
Plus, it also lines up with the alert that came from Indiana about two months ago. Take it with a grain of salt because it is referenced on a public message board, but this is supposedly a first hand witness account from a military source found HERE that claims that a Pastor was told by a military officer to start stocking up on food, weapons, and ammo. Of course, LAST SUMMER Indiana saw even more military "urban warfare" training too.
For what it's worth, the woman in the video who goes by the name "VALANO72" is a self-professed Christian who seems very sincere. In fact, I believe it was her channel where I originally stumbled upon that "Daniel's Timeline" series of studies before everyone else starting alerting me to it in other places. Spend some time on HER CHANNEL because there's A TON of information there. Again, take it for what it's worth under prayerful consideration. Food for thought.
So, what do we make of all this? Is a Bird Flu/Bio Attack False Flag event imminent? As Not Another CONspiracy wrote, "This is wild stuff. I don't know what to think. This sounds so credible it's almost unbelievable. But we know the unbelievable/unthinkable is what happens. You know, the known unknowns that we know "DONALD RUMSFELD" spoke of and the outrageous conspiracy theories "GEORGE W. BUSH" spoke of?"
In addition, I agree wholeheartedly with what one Look Up Fellowship community member (Todd/KingAir001) recently wrote about this: "As all of you may know, I try to study and keep abreast of the latest developments occurring around us, and tonight is no exception. Please understand that if I recommend or send out a video it does not mean I support everything that is being said, nor does it mean I support or even know WHO is saying it. Sometimes I am in a position that where I read/see certain information that I think is credible, but I have to be concerned on how that information is received and processed. This is just such an example. I have NO IDEA who is presenting this information in this video. Nonetheless, I am passing it around. I have heard WAY TOO MANY types of examples in this video for it to just be meaningless. I am NOT trying to scare anyone. It is my RESPONSIBILITY to make decisions on information when I receive it, and to determine if it warrants sharing with this group. I have made the decision to share this information with you, and for YOU yourself to personally decide its merit. This video concerns the transportation of ACTIVE Bird Flu viruses etc all over this nation for some evil purpose of the NWO to be released upon our nation and innocent citizens. Once again, please take this information with a grain of salt, and decide for yourself what you will make of it. For me, and my family, it looks and sounds EXACTLY like what these evil sinister forces are willing to do to our own populations to control and herd us after the fact to suppress any forms of open rebellion and resistance to their plans. Decide for yourself." Amen Brother! I couldn't have said it any better myself.
They have a point there you know. It kinda reminds me of the whole "truth is often stranger than fiction..." mantra. Either way, it's all very interesting and suspicious at the same time so please keep your eyes and ears open.
Oh yeah, did I mention that Not Another CONspiracy also noted that THE LATEST EPISODE OF "24" just last Monday was about almost the exact same scenario! Lovely. We all know from past articles here that popular TV/Film is where we often find "advance warning" of real-world events that are coming soon. I wonder what last night's episode was about. HEY, WASN'T IT ANOTHER FOX TV SHOW THAT EERILY PREDICTED 9/11?
In the final analysis, there can really only be two conclusions. Either this is a fact (and all these reports are true), or it's nothing more than fear mongering by those who seek to condition and control us through the fear of death and uncertainty.
Pray for discernment. Next, please join me in saying the following prayers as well:
"Father God, I know I need You because I am a sinner, but also know that I can never get to You on my own. There's nothing I can do on my own to make up for my sins; nothing I could do on my own to earn favor and forgiveness from You or to secure my place in Heaven when I die. The only thing I can do is to make a conscious decision that You sent Your one and only Son Jesus Christ, and that He came to this world for me. He took my sins upon Himself, was crucified in my place, died for me, and was resurrected so that I may live forever. I accept Him and His sacrifice, and desperately want to receive Your Son Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. When He conquered death for my sake He gave me access to You. Thank You for Your grace and Your mercy. Thank You for forgiving me and for sending the Holy Spirit to transform my life from this moment forward. I pray that You transform my life from this day forward and give me a heart and a mind that desires to not only get to know You, but to be with You as much as possible. Teach me how to live, and teach me how to share this message with others before it's too late for them. Amen."
"Dear Lord, I pray that you will not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Please think of me according to Your mercy and for Your goodness' sake, O Lord. Lord I turn from all of those sins that I committed and I ask for Your help in washing the memory and thoughts of that sin completely from my mind. Please restore me to faithful obedience to Your Word, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit anew, so that I may keep Your commands all the days of my life. Lord Jesus, I invite you into my heart anew today, and I ask forgiveness for all of my sin. Jesus, thank you for dying for my sins and for forgiving me of them through your shed blood for me on the cross. Please take away all the sinful 'old things' in my heart that defile me, and replace them with the 'good things' that you desire to grow in to my life. Please wash away all the sinful crud and tendencies toward evil and replace them with a hunger and thirst for your righteousness. I need your help, Lord God, in living this new life in Christ. Please send your Holy Spirit afresh into my life to help me, heal me, lead me and transform me. I also pray that your shed blood washes over me, protects me, and that I am counted worthy to escape the things that are coming upon this world in the form of your righteous judgment. Lastly, I pray that you have mercy on this nation even though we deserve your fierce judgment for our blatant sins that are before you. Help us to see the error in our ways as individuals and as a nation, and lead us to repentance before it's too late for us. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."
(RESEARCH: NOT ANOTHER CONSPIRACY)
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Last Saturday I had the final installment of my extended (and amazing) 50th birthday celebration. Blue Moon Circle (minus some folks who had other obligations) met at Robin's house near Binghamton and went from there to share the collected local covens' Beltane celebration. We try to go every year, although we don't always make it. Although we love our small group, sometimes it is nice to share a holiday ritual with a larger gathering. And these folks are a great bunch of people.
I got to help chop down the tree for the maypole (usually the guys do this, but part of the ritual had to do with role reversal-very enlightening and empowering) and then we all did the Maypole dance.
Beltane celebrate fertility and sacred sexuality, for those of you who didn't know-it is always a riot to dig a hole and put the pole in it...much smutty merriment always ensues...
Here is a picture of the beginning of the dance:
Afterwards, we returned to Robin's house for Blue Moon Circle's feast, Beltane bonfire, and part 3 of my birthday celebration (combined at this point with circle member Bobbie's birthday, which was the following day). My adorable goddess-children Sophia and Nate joined us, as did Robin's wonderful hubby George. [I married Robin and George and was there for the birth of both kids, so as you might guess, we are pretty darned close.)
Robin made an amazing cake, which tasted even better than it looked:
Sophie was very excited by my mystery present, which was a huge heavy box...
The box turned out to be a CARTON of printer paper...for printing out my prospective best-sellers. Apparently, she Robin and George expect me to write very fast! No pressure...
At the end of the evening, we relaxed by the bonfire and talked about those things in our lives that had already come to fruition, and that we were grateful for. I was grateful for my new agent, of course! But also for all the people who had been so wonderful, and gone out of their way to make my 50th birthday so memorable. You know who you are, and you all rock :-)
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Everything true and real is becoming evident but only for most ardent seekers as ALL truthes are also being co-opted as they always have, as allowed by the Evolutionary Level Above Human, archaically termed The Kingdom of God/Heaven/Nirvana/Englightenment/Overcoming. Atheism IS today a belief in nothingness.
Global Warming is natural and is being tounted as human created by those who either can't or won't give credit where credit is due. FACT: Human's, nor space aliens (according to their own admission) did not create any of what we term nature - the planets, the stars, the moons, the elements, the systems, the genetic structures, the electromagnetic force/energy that permeates and instructs ALL things according to their design and application within their overall environment that IS limited in scope.
Humans ARE powerful, but ONLY in potential of what they can become IF they individucally choose to ASK the CREATOR CREW are most clearly represented historically by those identified by the names/titles as Adam, Enoch, Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Elijah, Jesus, Ti and Do not by the religions that formed from their incarnations but by their core teachings of Love of the Lord with ALL, but while not with us physically Love our neighbors as ourselves which helps us rise out of our instinctual self centered animal behaviors into a selfless - service to the CREATION through the last phyiscal incarnation of that MIND(holy spirit) from the Level Above Human, termed enlightenment, overcoming, samadi, etc.
Meanwhile Space aliens and discarnate (dead humans) seek to influence alive humans into their service which don't seem altogether evil EXCEPT in how they propose that this enlightenment can be reached without that real connection with the CREATOR CREW's reps that we won't have if we don't look/search external to ourselves directing our ASKING often and application as best we can which Is then the God within part.
It's not done for us. It's not automatic. It takes leaps of faith.
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THE STRATEGIC SORCERY TRAINING COURSEA ONE YEAR BOOT CAMP IN PRACTICAL MAGIC
If you are looking for measurable success with through magic, and not just fantasy attainments...
If you want to not only improve your spiritual life, but your financial and love life as well...
If you want real magic that works in the real world, than this may be the training for you.
Before I even wrote my first book, people have been asking me to present a complete and graduated system of magic as I practice it. At the end of last year I did just that and presented the Strategic Sorcery Training Course.
Due to the overwhelming response I am re-starting the class for a new cycle of students. This new cycle will start on March 1st and will consist of 52 lessons, which will arrive via e-mail each week. There will be one homework assignment per month, but no time limit on when those need to be completed - you work at your own pace.
This course jumps off from where my book, "The Sorcerer's Secrets" leaves off, and teaches very detailed steps for attaining just about any goal. Though the first cycle of student are only 1/4 of the way through the course, people are already getting great results. The following are some comments from students on the material thus far:
"The exercises set are easy to follow yet produce results remarkably quickly. From the beginning initiation ritual I have experienced more results than on any other course... its like I've been super-charged. My channeling is coming through thick and fast, my healing abilities have increased and, in life in general, I feel more centered, balanced and content with life.
- Sue"THROUGH THE STRATEGIC SORCERY COURSE, I HAVE LEARNED TO CHANGE THE WAY I DO CERTAIN THINGS AND FEEL THAT NOW I AM FINALLY WALKING THE MAGICKAL PATH THAT I WAS MEANT TO BE ON."
- Rev. Jay K.
"THOUGH WE HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN VERY FAR IN THE COURSE, I HAVE ALREADY USED MATERIAL FROM THE COURSE IN WORKINGS THAT HAVE INCREASED MY INCOME. AFTER 12 YEARS DOING OTHER TYPES OF MAGIC, STRATEGIC SORCERY HAS BEEN A REVELATION!-LINDA
The meditations, especially the Pillar and Spheres, has brought me back into being in synch with time. Not rushing ahead or lagging behind, but being right there in the moment. And that is a Really Big Deal to me. I have gained-I kid you not-three to four hours a day. That's exactly what it feels like. I am getting things done like you wouldn't believe. I feel like I'm coming back home to my Self.
- Susan
The Lesson on Thought Management alone was enough for me to overcome my fear of rejection and ask out the girl I have been obsessing over for months. We have been going out for three weeks now. This course is making a big difference in my life.
-Thomas
HONESTLY, I WISH IT HAD BEEN AROUND WHEN I WAS A BABY MAGE. JASON'S
IVE BEEN WORK THE PERSONAL ALCHEMY ASPECT OF CEREMONIAL MAGICK FOR TWENTY YEARS, JASONS COURSE HAS GROUNDED MY ETHEREAL DREAMS INTO SOLID PRACTICAL WORKINGS.YOU WONT COMPLETE JASONS CLASS WONDERING IF YOUVE DONE REAL MAGICK. YOU WONT LEAVE ASKING, DID I REALLY FEEL THAT? YOU WILL KNOW THAT YOU HAVE DONE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY. -ROBERT HAGERCEREMONIAL MAGICIAN AND BLOGGER OF DOING MAGICK
The only requirements for the course are that you be over 18 years of age, have access to e-mail, and a copy of "The Sorcerer's Secrets, Strategies in Practical Magick". There will be many other
To sign up for the class write me at inominandum@gmail.com and put STRATEGIC SORCERY COURSE as the subject line. You will then be given a student number and further instructions.
Payment can be made through PayPal to inominandum@gmail.com or sent via check or money order to:
Jason Miller
PO BOX 36
Barnegat, NJ 08005
If you have been looking for a way to improve your life both your inner life and outer circumstance, than I hope to hear from you soon.
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"I believe in the Church of Baseball. I've tried all the major religions, and most of the minor ones. I've worshipped Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, trees, mushrooms, and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I heard that, I gave Jesus a chance. But it just didn't work out between us. The Lord laid too much guilt on me. I prefer metaphysics to theology. You see, there's no guilt in baseball, and it's never boring..." Annie Savoy (from the movie Bull Durham)."
In yesterday's Washington Post, columnist Marc Fisher wrote about the "unsavory mix of peanuts, cracker jacks and Jesus" at the Washington Nationals ballpark. He was specifically criticizing the initiative of a Christian marketing company to have "Faith nights" at major and minor league baseball games. The Washington Nationals will have their "Faith Night" on August 5th when the Nats play the St. Louis Cardinals, and for an extra 10 Christian fans will be able to hear a concert by the band MercyMe and meet Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber from Veggie Tales.
Fisher's criticism of Faith Night was that it was exclusive to people of other faiths and that baseball is, in itself, a kind of religion (that's when he quoted the character Annie Savoy from the movie Bull Durham). The organizers of the event claim that it's no different from Realtors' Night, Disco Night, 4-H Night or Hispanic Heritage Night at the ballpark and that no one should take offense because all are welcome to come (or not). Of course, part of what is driving this critique has to do with the history of the Nats and their involvement with an evangelical chaplain program, Baseball Chapel, and the message that some of their chaplains were preaching about the eternal damnation of people of other faiths.
Now I am as PC as the next person, and I hear and understand these critiques about Christian exclusivity, and, honestly, I don't really buy it. Not when it comes to Faith Night anyway (the Baseball Chapel thing is a different story). That's not was offends me about "Faith Night." What really offends me is the idea that Christianity is something to be marketed in the first place. That our faith should be packaged and sold, promoted by animated characters, and that there's a group out there telling baseball execs that they should hold Christian Faith Nights because they can deliver "5,000-15,000 more in ticket sales" by holding a Christian rock concert at the ballpark. What would Jesus think about all this, do you suppose?
This week's Gospel lesson from the Revised Common Lectionary is from Luke 9:51-62. In it Jesus is heading toward Jerusalem where he will face his trial and execution, and he's talking with the disciples about what it means to follow him. And as usual, they don't get it. When
I could be wrong (it's happened before) but I don't think Jesus is saying here that we should use baseball games as a way to bring people to Christ. I think he's saying that our Christian faith calls us to a life of worship and devotion, of sacrifice and service, of humility and compassion. Our faith is a way of life, not a product to be bought and sold, and exchanged when it doesn't meet our needs any more. And I think there's a very fine line between evangelism and "marketing," between being relevant and selling out. A Christian "faith night" at a baseball game "should" be different from Realtor's Night. Maybe instead of buying peanuts and cracker jacks, we could take up a collection to feed the hungry children of Washington, DC? Or organize people to walk from the ballpark to the Capitol to draw attention to the suffering of God's people in Darfur? Those might be more authentic ways to combine Christianity and a large secular sporting event.
Coincidentally, Marcus and I have tickets to this game on August 5th. Not because it's Faith Night, but because Marcus also worships the St. Louis Cardinals. We're going to worship at the Church of Baseball. But I'll let you know if we run into Bob the Tomato.
There Are 108 Stitches in a Baseball
Originally uploaded by B Tal
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We often say that all religions are equally absurd and that the only reason some seem more absurd is that we are less familiar with them. Islam will seem strange to someone living in a thoroughly Christian culture, and Christianity will seem odd to someone raised in a thoroughly Islamic culture. But one of the things most religions have going for them is the difficulty in disproving them. That is, most of the popular religions have survived in part because they do not base themselves on concepts that are extremely easy to disprove. However, there is an important exception in the case of the Mormon religion.
We can certainly attack the concept of an omniscient, omnipotent, and loving god, highlighting its logically incoherent nature. But this is very different from something like conclusive proof that Jesus or Mohammed never existed. Even if there are compelling reasons to suspect that Jesus never lived, this is a far cry from proving that he did not. So as absurd as Christianity and Islam are, it isn't like most Christians and Muslims cling to beliefs that have been thoroughly debunked (or am I being too generous here?).
This is not the case with Mormons. The Mormon accounts of Joseph Smith, with his golden plates and seer stone, are more than implausible. By rooting their religion in the modern era, the Mormons have made it far easier to evaluate and even disprove many of their central claims. As an example, we know that Joseph Smith was a real person; in fact, he was a con man. We know that the material claimed to have translated, his book of Abraham, was fake. Moreover, genetic testing has revealed that Native Americans are not Israelites as Mormons believe.
From an atheist perspective, it would be easy to claim that adherents of all religions are equally deserving of mockery for what they believe. After all, each of the major world religions demands irrational and often destructive beliefs from adherents. Still, Mormonism is one of the only examples of a religion I have found that is based on a set of claims that are not only demonstrably false but that have been shown to be false. This seems to put Mormons in a somewhat different category as adherents of most other religions.
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