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My name is Tara
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Date: January 25, 2013 01:50AM
Hi, All.
Quickie background: I'm 'ex' since I was 15 and have dealt with the challenges of such as the lone 'black sheep' in a very staunch (leadership) family since then. I'm now 44.
Since that time, I haven't given the church as it stands, any more regard than is due--ignoring it as much as one can.
Until now. I have been inspired to take a second, very radical, look at it and what I have come up with I penned in an email I sent to all members of my family just 2 days ago.
Here it is.
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Subject: THE BOOK OF MORMON IS TRUE
"...However, the Church's intentional misinterpretation of it, is NOT.
Hello, family. Please stop ignoring me long enough to read this one email, and then I will go away. I promise. What I have to say is IMPORTANT. Please read with an open heart and mind, knowing that I LOVE YOU, and this is why I persist. If you read it and don't want to hear anymore, do nothing. You will hear directly from me no more. It is my hope that you will give my words some serious consideration without simply dismissing them out of hand, as has been your habit.
Here we go...
The Book of Mormon is not a text of ancient historical fact; I believe it is a text of present (beginning with the founding of the Church by Joseph Smith) and future fact--indeed it clearly foretells the future if left on current course as it matches up to other such writings, events, and beliefs. How do I know this? Because I have thoroughly INVESTIGATED it; through prayerful, diligent research; keeping a soft heart and a wide open mind, and by applying good, old fashioned critical thinking. I am also investigating how and why The Book of Mormon exists, because it DOES exist, and it claims to be 'the most correct book on earth.' I think that claim is worthy of investigating--scrutinizing--given the current state of affairs for all of humanity and the earth on which we temporarily reside.
There is not one single item of physical evidence of the mighty Nephite nation in ANY of the Americas. This has been carefully studied and concluded by many, highly respected archaeologists and historians from all over the world. Not a single coin, not a single surviving text that is spoken of a people purported to be prolific documentarians, no ruins, no great temple in the style of Solomon's great temple, not one brick, not a single sword or any metallurgy described in the mighty wars and battles, no human remains, not so much as a pissing pot exists as evidence. Nadda. There are descriptions of plants, animals, foods, grains, technologies that arrived long after the time the people of the Book of Mormon have been said to exist. DNA testing on Native Americans conclusively link them to Asian descent, not Hebrew or Jewish (as does geographical). Maps in the Book of Mormon do not resemble any land mass known to exist in the world--ancient or modern. None of the names of the people or cities in the Book of Mormon are acknowledged by experts to have existed historically. The Golden Plates were reported to be written in a language that has never been heard of by Egyptologists and the reputations of those who would know have been voluntarily put on the line. And the list goes on and on.
Why is this the only 'known' historical civilization in the world that cannot be explained by historians, scientists, scholars and archaeologists--even by the farthest stretch of the imagination? Are the explanations of researchers within the Church really believable by a critically thinking mind? Why is this the only civilization that is not artifactually represented in a single museum in the world, even by the Church? ('Borrowing' artifacts from Native American tribes who can explain their own lineage just fine and renaming them "Lamanite" doesn't count). I assert that it is because the Book of Mormon speaks not of an ancient civilization, but of OUR civilization. It is a book of MODERN revelation, not necessarily of events historical. The Church leaders know this, and they have ALL lied about it for very sinister reasons, I assure you.
The Church's explanations of the Book of Mormon 'realities' DO NOT MAKE SENSE. However, by shifting perspective and opening closed minds, it makes total sense. The Book of Mormon showed up when it did for very important reasons, or it just wouldn't have shown up at all. It landed in the hands of Joseph Smith under dubious circumstances, at best. Where are the Golden Plates? The explanation that they were taken back up to heaven by an angel only seen by JS is not intelligent given that there is so much historical evidence contradicting this myth. There are thousands of problems with the words and claims of Joseph Smith, but nonetheless, the Book (not the 'plates') DID show up in his hands. So I pondered why. It takes surprisingly very little research to identify a plausible explanation. In the interest of brevity, which is not my strength, I will leave you to either ask or research it for yourself if you are interested.
In short, I have learned that the Book of Mormon just might be the 'most correct book on earth.' However, the shocking Truth of this possible fact is not what the Latter Day Saints will be at all happy to hear--unless they really DO believe something very, very different than they claim.
Just recently, I have felt overwhelmingly compelled to investigate the Church and the Book of Mormon, and, like Nephi, I returned to the tent of my earth father for guidance and to explain many things that I have learned which are truly unbelievable but no less True for it. As usual, I was met with hardened hearts and utter dismissal, unfortunately. Already, I knew the Church wasn't true and no amount of persuasion will ever change my knowing of this. I have known this since my first memory as a child and my consistent attitude and behavior towards it proves this. I have found so far, however, the Book of Mormon to be a very correct book, and I plan to pursue unlocking its secrets (which, when you understand its True context, really are quite obvious). Not only is it fascinating, it is critical to the immediate and long-term future of mankind, and thus, a very exciting prospect. To be clear, the Book of Mormon, I believe, is True (well, most of it. I have a theory about the very beginning). EVERYTHING after it, in Church doctrine, is a LIE. Other 'works' by JS have been thoroughly debunked as outright frauds or plagiarisms. The stories explaining all of them, the Book of Mormon included, vary widely and can easily be debunked by some simple research through Church history.
I challenge you--yes, challenge you--to read the Book of Mormon, as I am. Right now. I ask you to read and study it with me. That book contains critical Truth, in my opinion, and I am a Truth seeker. I could use some help from those who understand it as interpreted/reported. Read it not as a history of events long past, as you always have, but as a telling of history since Joseph Smith, considering current events (many of which the Truth you still do not know) and with an eye toward our future. This will require you to make uncomfortable adjustments such as theorizing that the 'great and abominable church,' is, in fact, the LDS church, a pagan religion, an important arm of the Freemasonry/Illuminati agenda that is very much our reality (not to confuse 'Truth' with 'reality,' the two being very, very different things):
1 Nephi 13:6
"And it came to pass that I beheld this great and abominable church; and I saw the devil that he was the founder of it."
Pay new attention to the temple endowment ceremony. When Adam and Eve call upon 'God,' in the Garden of Eden, who shows up? Who claims ruling domain as 'The Lord' of this earth?
It is NO MISTAKE that Satanic symbolism is carved into temples and church buildings. No mistake that there is Freemasonry symbolism everywhere in and on the church. No mistake that all symbolism used by the LDS church is Freemasonry. No mistake that the temple ceremony wording, dress, handshakes and rites are identical to Freemasonry wording, dress, handshakes, rites and rituals. 'The Priesthood' is 100% pagan 'secret religion.' The Brotherhood/Brethren is 100% pagan 'secret religion.' No mistake, the mandates to OBEY, marry and multiply, and convert, convert, convert. This is ALL exactly according to the Illuminati plan to keep humanity enslaved on this earth. Biding your time on earth in anticipation of eternal rewards after death is a LIE and a waste of precious life, love, and creativity that is your birthright given to you by your Creator. God is not a man, nor was he ever. Man as God is a pagan, FREEMASON/ILLUMINATI ambition. We are pure consciousness, having a temporal experience on this earth in our present body form and function. That's it and that's All.
1 Nephi 13:26
"And after they go forth by the hand of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, from the Jews unto the Gentiles, thou seest the formation of a great and abominable church, which is most abominable above all other churches; for behold, they have taken away from the gospel of the Lamb many parts which are plain and most precious; and also many covenants of the Lord have they taken away."
Important things such as FREEDOM. The True context of the Book of Mormon has absolutely been robbed from humanity by the LDS church. Church leaders, from day one, have deliberately twisted Truth into utter lies and ALL OF HUMANITY has suffered and IS suffering for it.
1 Nephi 13:27
"And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the Lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men."
In my experience, the softest of hearts can be found among the LDS people, if you are one of them. If you question/reject 'The Gospel,' the hardest of hearts are found there instead. This is called conditional "love," and this is not what God is about at all. It is only upon my coming to Turkey and moving among these wonderful people that I am learning what Love really feels like.
The pagan secret ancient religions (secret, just like the LDS temple ceremonies and whatever else may be going on) have been recycled over and over again by the Illuminati to control and enslave humanity. Today is no different. As Americans, we are literal slaves (another conversation), and members of the LDS church are, in my estimation, the most enslaved of all of us (I can speak intelligently on this--you can start by reading the Communist Manifesto and compare it to the demands of the Church leaders on its members. Also consider the withholding of eternal salvation if you displease the Masters, and 'blood atonement' which is pagan, blood sacrifice ritual).
The LDS Manifest Destiny, 'We're gonna rule the world!' hyper-zealot patriotic mentality is just dangerous (both politically and religiously):
1 Nephi 14:3
"And that great pit, which hath been digged for them by that great and abominable church, which was founded by the devil and his children, that he might lead away the souls of men down to hell--yea, that great pit which hath been digged for the destruction of men shall be filled by those who digged it, unto their utter destruction, saith the Lamb of God; not the destruction of the soul, save it be the casting of it into that hell which hath no end."
I feel exactly as Nephi describes feeling when trying to share the Truth with his loved ones. Make no mistake, I AM NO PROPHET and I'm not claiming to have any knowledge that is any different than many, many other "Gentiles..." who bother to do the research. Nevertheless, Nephi states it best for me:
1 Nephi
15:1 And it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had been carried away in the spirit, and seen all these things, I returned to the tent of my father.
15:2 And it came to pass that I beheld my brethren, and they were disputing one with another concerning the things my father had spoken unto them.
15:3 For he truly spake many great things unto them, which were hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; and they being hard in their hearts, therefore they did not look unto the Lord as they ought.
15:4 And now I, Nephi, was grieved because of the hardness of their hearts, and also, because of the things which I had seen, and knew they must unavoidably come to pass because of the great wickedness of the children of men.
15:5 And it came to pass that I was overcome because of my afflictions, for I considered that mine afflictions were great above all, because of the destruction of my people, for I had beheld their fall.
15:6 And it came to pass that after I had received strength I spake unto my brethren, desiring to know of them the cause of their disputations.
15:7 And they said: Behold, we cannot understand the words which our father hath spoken concerning the natural branches of the olive-tree, and also concerning the Gentiles.
15:8 And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord?
15:9 And they said unto me: We have not; for the Lord maketh no such thing known unto us. ('The Lord,' being mistaken for 'The Prophet,' for absolutely NO WAY would he make such a thing known to you! Or, 'The Lord,' being Lucifer which is the pagan God of the Church as clearly indicated in the endowment)
5:10 Behold, I said unto them: How is it that ye do not keep the commandments of the Lord? How is it that ye will perish, because of the hardness of your hearts?
...and you know the rest.
1 Nephi 15:27
"And I said unto them that the water which my father saw was filthiness; and so much was his mind swallowed up in other things that he beheld not the filthiness of the water." The 'water' spoken of here is the careful, deliberate poisoning by false prophets and leaders of the LDS Church.
I'll stop for now, and unless I hear from you, I will not bother you again. I have thoroughly researched humanity's state of affairs, and we are in BIG trouble if the Truth goes unrevealed (I'm certainly not alone. Millions are 'waking up' and taking responsibility for our welfare, and things are beginning to shift in a more promising direction). I intend to reveal what bit of it I can to those whose lives are suffering in its absence, without regard for 'hurt feelings' of anyone. If you are at all interested in participating in my Truth seeking quest, I invite you to join me. If you are not interested in participating in a LOVING way, please keep your comments to yourself. I will not tolerate any more verbal abuse, 'instruction' on what I am or am not 'to do,' how awful and wrong I am, or just plain stupid ignorance from any of you. Ever again. I've had my fill of it for life, thank you very much. I thank you in advance for refraining from berating me for ending my lifelong identity crisis by changing my name. I would also appreciate it if you do not slander me to my nieces and nephews (I'm not saying you are. I'm just asking that you don't). Because I love them and I don't feel its fair to impose attitudes on them about me that are baseless. My hope is to have a relationship with them one day, when they are old enough to make that decision for themselves, and I would hope you would respect that, however much we may disagree. Because YOU have been led to believe lies and I HAVEN'T does not warrant ruining the possibilities for a loving relationship with them at some point in my life and theirs.
I love you all. While I've tried to get through to Dad, these words--and many, many more--have fallen on disinterested ears. I feel it is important enough information to deliver directly to you to do whatever you will or won't with it. I'm not asking you to believe anything I say; I'm not asking you to 'like' me--it doesn't matter if you do or don't. I am giving you what I feel is very important information. Discovering Truth can only be done by each person interested in finding it out for themselves. Thanks for your time.
~ your spirit sister, Tara
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Thoughts?