Category: Word of Wisdom
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Gospel Principles 2009 as a Significant Perpetuation of Traditional Mormon Theology
Examining LDS doctrines as portrayed in the book, “Gospel Principles.”
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The Word of Wisdom (D&C, Section 89)
Doctrine and Covenants, Section 89 Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. HC 1:327-329. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently he inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word…
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Brigham Young Sermon: Tobacco
“We, as Latter-day Saints, care but little about tobacco; but, as “Mormons,” we use a vast quantity of it.” – Brigham Young
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The Changing World of Mormonism: Chapter 18
The Word of Wisdom On February 27, 1833, Joseph Smith gave the revelation known as the “Word of Wisdom” which appears as section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants. In this revelation we read: 1. A Word of Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also…
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Joseph Smith’s Diaries Deal Fatal Blow to History of Church
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner In Mormonism—Shadow or Reality? pages 126-135, we demonstrated that the History of the Church which Church leaders always attributed to Joseph Smith himself was mostly compiled after his death. The evidence clearly shows that less than 40% was compiled during his lifetime. The remainder was not compiled until after Smith’s…
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Hearts Made Glad — A Look at Mr. Petersen’s New Book
In our book Mormonism—Shadow or Reality? page 413, we said that “LaMar Petersen has prepared a manuscript entitled Hearts Made Glad. When this manuscript is published it will throw a great deal of light on the Word of Wisdom and Joseph Smith’s attitude towards it.” We are now happy to announce that Mr. Petersen’s book…
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Falsification of Joseph Smith’s History
Suppressed records reveal that drastic changes were made in Joseph Smith’s History after his death. New research shows that less than 40% of the material attributed to Joseph Smith was actually compiled before his death. By Jerald and Sandra Tanner Joseph Fielding Smith, the tenth President of the Mormon Church, stated: “The most important history…