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Date: May 23, 2011 11:29PM
Along this same line comes a great article in "Slate" which describes the common methodology whereby members reconcile failed prophecy. From the book "When Prophecy Fails":
"A few people might abandon the group, typically the newest or least-committed adherents, but the vast majority experience little cognitive dissonance and so make only minor adjustments to their beliefs. They carry on, often feeling more spiritually enriched as a result."
http://www.slate.com/id/2295099/Explains why the 'sheeple' hung in there even after all the failed Joseph Smith prophecies, such as:
* Many then living would return to reclaim Missouri
* Lord would return in 56 years
* US Government would be overthrown if Missouri wrongs not made right
* Treasure would be found in Salem, Mass.
* Pestilence, Hail, Famine & Earthquake to Destroy the Wicked, and "there are those now living upon the earth whose eyes shall not be closed in death until they see all these things, which I have spoken, "
It's time now for a stirring rendition of "We Thank Thee oh God for a Prophet".
Yup!