Occult Book Reviews

For those who don’t know yet, the Book of Mormon was first published in 1830 by a certain Joseph Smith Jr., who claimed to have found gold plates that he discovered buried (in 1823) near his home at Manchester NY. Joseph also stated that a divine being literally guided him to the plates. The plates were encrypted in something similar to ancient Egyptian, which took Joseph the good part of seven years to decipher. The book speaks of the story of Adam and Eve, and also the last days, very much like the Bible does. However, as we will see – there are also striking differences between classic Christianity and Mormonism.

This publication led to the establishment of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, and its members are referred to as Mormons or Latter Day Saints. As with any new doctrine, Mormonism was, and still is, often frowned upon by the classic believers and some even refer to Mormonism as evil. On the other hand, the Mormons claim that they do not preach anything out of context as far as the Bible goes, and are themselves said believers of the Bible as well. The book of Mormon, they claim compliments the Bible and not oppose it.

The Church of Latter Day Saints having been initiated in America, Mormonism obviously has a faithful following in the country – more than any other country to date, in fact. However, the religion has spread far and wide, thanks to the undying (and often frowned upon) efforts of Mormon ‘missionaries’. Mormonism is propagated more through word of mouth than any other methodical approach, and their seemingly hush-hush meets sometimes leads to the belief that Mormonism is a cult, or more of a fraternity than a true religion.

The most striking difference between classic Christianity and Mormonism is probably the difference in opinion on God. Mormons believe in different forms of the Supreme Being, even a man who attained enlightenment and practiced to perfection before being escalated into a state of godliness.

They believe in a God who has flesh and blood, and even a wife…The bible on the other hand clearly speaks of ONE Supreme Being, the creator of the universe and all things in it. Another touchy aspect of the Mormon-Christian arguments is the Mormon belief that the Bible probably has more than a few errors, and the ONE sacred and untouched text is the Book of Mormon. In answer, Christians believe that it is blasphemy to suggest such a thing!

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While most religious traditions have beliefs that are considered bizarre by those outside that faith, Mormons seem to have the most beliefs that are routinely rejected by non-Mormons because of their oddness or their ability to be disproved. Here is a countdown of 10 of the most unusual Mormon beliefs.

10. The earth is 7,000 years old. There is no official statement by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about the age of the earth, but many Mormons (and many Christians of some sects) believe that the age of the earth is on the order of thousands of years rather than billions calculated by widely accepted scientific methods.

9. Mars and Venus have dry rivers. The dry rivers on Mars and Venus were the source of the flowing rivers on earth. The theory is that the dry rivers on Mars and Venus “match” the rivers on Earth and that proves that all three planets were organized from the same source.

8. Dinosaur bones come from other planets. LDS Church Institute instructors teach that fossilized dinosaur bones are from creatures that lived on other worlds that were destroyed in the creation of the earth.

7. Mormon scripture teaches that Cain, who killed his brother Abel, was so evil that God “cursed” him with black skin, thus creating the African race. In a related belief, though the LDS church has deemed any worthy male to be part of the priesthood, black males were not recognized in this capacity until 1978.

6. In cases of the sin of murder, the murder of the sinner and the mixing of his blood with the earth bring forgiveness. In 1977 after the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty, Gary Gilmore chose to be executed by firing squad in Utah due to his belief in blood atonement.

5. In 1960, The Prophet Spencer W. Kimball taught that when Native Americans become Mormons their skin turns white. He said “The [Indian] children in the home placement program in Utah are often lighter than their brothers and sisters in the hogans on the reservation.”

4. Also on the subject of Native Americans, the preface to the Book of Mormon from 1981 indicates that descendents of Lehi are a “remnant of the House of Israel” and were ancestors to American Indians. However, the DNA of Native Americans indicates an Asian origin.

3. When a marriage is sealed in the Temple, a husband can know his wife’s celestial name, but she cannot know his. This is so that if he so chooses, he can resurrect her after her death by calling her celestial name.

2. Mormons believe that after the resurrection, Jesus visited America and there he performed miracles and taught.

1. Kolub is a star mentioned in the Book of Abraham as being closest to the throne of God. The Book of Abraham is canonized by the LDS church, Mormon fundamentalist organizations, and other LDS sects. Kolub inspired “Kobol” in Mormon Glen A. Larson’s Battlestar Galactica universe.

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Over the past 2 millennia, Christianity and the Catholic Church has evolved and grown to become the largest religious group in the world today. Although Christianity began as a Jewish sect with belief in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, over the centuries, many cults, sects, and groups like the Mormons, evolved to impart their own understanding and beliefs of the teachings of Jesus Christ.

All over the World, Christians and Christianity is often divided along ethnic, linguistic, beliefs and traditions. These differences gave birth to the different denominations in Christianity like the Puritans, Baptists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and some cults and sects, and groups too – like the Mormons.

But are the Mormons really a cult or sect, or is there something more than that – or maybe less than what they are assumed to be. What are their beliefs, rites, rituals, and secrets? Generally, a cult or a sect is seen as Devil worshippers or those who are radically opposed to the beliefs of the majority, and even as separatists and fundamentalists.

The Mormons are members of the Mormon Church, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is a restorationist Christian church. It is the largest denomination, which originates from the movement founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1830, and is also known as Latter Day Saint movement.

The central tenet of Latter Day Saint movement (LDS)/Mormons is their belief and faith in Jesus Christ. Despite their belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and the Savior, they are considered non-traditional members of Christianity. The Mormons believe in salvation only through Jesus Christ, but the differences with the Catholic Church and other major denominations, and Christian churches is their belief in the ?Book of Mormon?, from which the followers derived their name.

The Mormons believe that the ?Book of Mormon? was translated from some golden plates found by Joseph Smith and was first published in 1830. According to the Book, Mormon was a 4th century prophet/historian who compiled records of his ancestors in a book – Book of Mormon. The Book is believed to record the teachings of Jesus Christ, and many other prophets, and their travels and ministry among the civilizations of pre-Columbian Americas.

Besides the ?Bible? (Old and New Testament) as the main scriptural text, the Mormons also believe in scriptural text like The ?Book of Mormon?, ?Doctrine and Covenants?, and the ?Pearl of Great Price?, and this often sets them at loggerheads with the Catholic Church, and other denominations. Another of their beliefs is that Jesus Christ, as the leader and head of the Church, reveals HIS will and instructions to the President of the Church (looked upon as a modern day prophet), and individual members also receive revelations from GOD in conducting their daily life. Besides this, some fundamentalist Mormon groups also believe in plural marriages.

All these beliefs and differences sets them apart from the majority groups in Christianity, and hence the misconception that the Mormons are a cult/sect. But every human being has a right to try and find GOD, Truth, and religion in their own way, and with their own belief in what will lead them to salvation. As long as a group or movement does not indulge in mysterious rites, rituals, and human/animal sacrifices, it is not right to brand them as a cult or sect.

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This collection of touching and inspiring quotes excerpted from “ONE”, a book by Masami Sato, is sure to inspire you to live a simple life full of miracles and joy. The quotes in this edition include topics that are profoundly related to our lives, such as mastering life, honesty, imagination, magic, problems, and simplicity. This article is the last part in the three part series – “ONE Book Life-Changing Quotes Series”.

On mastery

“When something more effective and easy comes along, we let go of the harder way very quickly without being ‘taught’.”

“When something more effective and easy comes along, we let go of the harder way very quickly without being ‘taught’.”

“(Children) learn by playing and become the masters of the game. And they do it just by having fun.”

“(Children) learn by playing and become the masters of the game. And they do it just by having fun.”

Honesty

“When we held back our feelings and said things only to please others, often we ended up upsetting someone later.”

“There is no such thing as an unbreakable promise for the future.”

On imagination

“in our imagination, we can do anything.”

Magic of life

“Miracles are not accidents. We create them through our choices.”

On problems

“There was nothing to ‘solve’, just something to share.”

“There was nothing to ‘solve’, just something to share.”

Simplicity

“If we count all the things we love in our life, we may find the way to bring in more simplicity and joy into it”

“Maybe it’s actually all very simple. No worries-tomorrow is just another day!

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While watching television three years I came across a news report about a man who had just won the lotto. Apparently he had a premonition the night before that he would win. He said he was a Wiccan and had premonitions before. So he purchased the ticket and sure enough he won.

I knew very little about Wicca. Why would this man attribute his good fortune to it. I was intrigued.

I turned on my computer and began surfing the web to learn all I could.

One thing i figured out , is that it is very difficult to find good information about Wicca, because unlike Judaism and Catholicism, Wicca has different meanings to different people. There is no book like the Bible or the Torah. In my mind this is a good thing as I never believed that there is one set of rules to follow when it comes to religion.

The next problem I encountered in my search for answers was that Wicca has been underground for so many years because of persecution it has attracted many people who simply want to take advantage of people like me. These so called experts spread miss truths and use false knowledge for power and control. There are however many good people filled with knowledge and they are just waiting for you to find them.

So how do you find them?

Finding good information is no longer hard. All you have to do is search on Google and you will find many communities filled with good knowledgeable people. Sites like these tend to weed out the people trying to spread misinformation. In these communities you will find people at every stage of learning from beginners like me to life long second and third generation practitioners.

Following Wicca no longer has to be a solitary pursuit. You will be welcomed with open arms and have plenty of resources to begin or further your education.

Blessed Be.

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Every person has a little extrasensory skill lurking somewhere inside them. You can learn how to develop telepathy if you allow yourself to recognize the subliminal messages that are being sent from your own thought processes. It’s not as hard as it first sounds.

The definition of telepathy is to send or receive thoughts or feelings. Many people assume that this will be very clear, just like speaking to someone verbally. The truth is that most of the time it will be very simple picture or feeling that you get from someone else. If you’re sending the message, it may be received as calling you because they were thinking about you.

To begin, you should think about nothing and let your mind empty as much as possible. This makes it easier to recognize impressions that you get to your subconscious. You may find it in the beginning your own thoughts will be stronger than any psychic impression.

The quickest way into develop this skill is to work with someone else that has an interest and telepathy as well. You will need to concentrate on a detailed image, thought or phrase to send and see how much they are able to tell you back. This gives you instant feedback to determine where your strengths and weaknesses lie with telepathy. If you find that you are stronger by receiving you may want to practice more with sending images.

Realize you will have to practice developing telepathy before you have any skill added. If you and naturally perceptive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, this practice may be much easier on new, but it is still an important step in the development.

Like any other muscle, your brain will have to be exercised. To develop telepathy you’ll need to practice and pay attention to the images that you receive and learn to tell the difference between your own thoughts and outside ones. The more you do this, the higher your success rate will become.

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Quite often, the Freemasonry is referred to as an Occult Science. The Freemasonry originates back to about the 1600?s. They class themselves as a Fraternity. The Freemasons rely on the symbols to which they only know the meaning of. They will sometimes refer to the greatest architect of the world. This is known as the creator and the freemasons take it upon themselves to pay homage to his presence and recognize his actions.

Some of the anti Freemasons believe that this fraternity is a satanic cult. This is based on the premise that this organization is an Occult science. It is believed that Satan uses the occult sciences to control the world. Some believe that a satanic organization is a worldwide spread that has the ability to influence people. These groups have their own agenda when it comes to spiritualism, finances and political view. In the concepts that are used to influence others into believing that, what they are promoting is factual. Some people believe that the entire financial world is under the control of the occult. To add to these particular people feel that even current day religions and the law enforcement agencies are under this evil control as well.

Some will even go further into believing that the media is under the control of the Freemasonry. This is based on their thought that are of the large systems worldwide belonging to a handful of prominent families. It is believed that these families use their business to control the finances of the world. An example of this would be the Banks. It begins a roll over effect that the inflation index including the existing interest rates are totally dependant on the occults. Believers who feel that the occult exists think it was created to be able to determine whatever challenges may present themselves. From having powerful plus international infrastructure this makes it feasible.

Those who believe this premise is applicable to the Freemasons feel that it?s through their numerous branches and organization that they are united. This means that occult believers feel it?s the leaders that are the real messengers of Satan. This is the culprit who gives the instructions to the Leaders and may appear in a human form. It would mean that the money system of the world as well as the political bodies would be under this rule, if what these people are saying were correct.

Occult believers? state that if you joint one of the occults then you be accepted and included in their secrets and will end up being demon possessed which leads to modern slavery.

Being as everyone is entitled to their opinions it would be difficult to determine who is right in their beliefs. It has been a topic of conversation for a long period as to whether the Freemasons are in fact an occult or just a very secretive organization or even a sect of religion. There have been some very prominent individuals over the years that have been in the Freemasonry. This does not make it an acceptable organization just because of these individuals.

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