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The King Follet Discourse: The Being and Kind of Being God Is; the Immortality of the Intelligence of Man
The King Follett The being and kind of being God is; the immortality of the intelligence of man by Joseph Smith (Author)
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24 pages, Paperback
First published April 7, 1844
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About the author
Joseph Smith Jr.
627 books290 followersJoseph Smith, Jr. was the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, also known as Mormonism, and an important religious and political figure during the 1830s and 1840s. In 1827, Smith began to gather a religious following after announcing that an angel had shown him a set of golden plates describing a visit of Jesus to the indigenous peoples of the Americas. In 1830, Smith published what he said was a translation of these plates as the Book of Mormon, and the same year he organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
For most of the 1830s, Smith lived in Kirtland, Ohio, which remained the headquarters of the church until Smith began encouraging members to gather the church to a Latter Day Saint settlement in Missouri. There, tensions between Mormons and non-Mormons resulted in the expelling of the Mormons. Smith and his people then settled in Nauvoo, Illinois where they began building a new temple aided by new converts from Europe. He was assassinated by a mob of non-Mormons at the age of 38.
Smith's followers consider him a prophet and have canonized some of his revelations as sacred texts on par with the Bible. His legacy as a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been recognized by millions of adherents.
For most of the 1830s, Smith lived in Kirtland, Ohio, which remained the headquarters of the church until Smith began encouraging members to gather the church to a Latter Day Saint settlement in Missouri. There, tensions between Mormons and non-Mormons resulted in the expelling of the Mormons. Smith and his people then settled in Nauvoo, Illinois where they began building a new temple aided by new converts from Europe. He was assassinated by a mob of non-Mormons at the age of 38.
Smith's followers consider him a prophet and have canonized some of his revelations as sacred texts on par with the Bible. His legacy as a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been recognized by millions of adherents.
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June 23, 2023
Deranged, babbling heresy, but thankful Joseph placed all of his damnable ideas into one concise sermon for easy review.
The wildest statement (among many other wild statements) is this very proud denial of creation ex nihilo:
“Now, I ask all who hear me, why the learned men who are preaching salvation, say that God created the heavens and the earth out of nothing? The reason is, that they are unlearned in the things of God, and have not the gift of the Holy Ghost; they account it blasphemy in any one to contradict their idea. If you tell them that God made the world out of something, they will call you a fool. But I am learned, and know more than all the world put together.”
The wildest statement (among many other wild statements) is this very proud denial of creation ex nihilo:
“Now, I ask all who hear me, why the learned men who are preaching salvation, say that God created the heavens and the earth out of nothing? The reason is, that they are unlearned in the things of God, and have not the gift of the Holy Ghost; they account it blasphemy in any one to contradict their idea. If you tell them that God made the world out of something, they will call you a fool. But I am learned, and know more than all the world put together.”
October 22, 2025
This sermon explains what sets “Mormons” apart from other Christians. Non-Mormons immediately brand him a heretic without even considering the logic behind his claims. It’s important to acknowledge that it is not considered canon or scripture in the LDS Church nor does JS go into detail behind the doctrines he presents here. But it’s an interesting view into his beliefs about the nature of God and salvation. Paired with the Bible, if Christians are bold enough to do so, there is definitely some sound rationality behind his views. Warrants further discussion.
May 22, 2024
This sermon was meant to bring hope and “eternal life” to the people Joseph preached to and with its imitation of biblical language one could he fooled into thinking this is the case but this is a message of perdition. Joseph Smiths god cannot save, he is a different god from the God spoken of in the bible, this god contradicts himself through the bible and through Josephs words and books.
Joseph attempts to make the case of the bible being translated incorrectly which is why his interpretation is needed and the books he wrote. He provides vague examples in his sermon sprinkled with factual-ish statements, yet his biggest cited source is himself but he doesn’t have the time to explain it now, he could (allegedly) but there isn’t the time.
Joseph attempts to make the case of the bible being translated incorrectly which is why his interpretation is needed and the books he wrote. He provides vague examples in his sermon sprinkled with factual-ish statements, yet his biggest cited source is himself but he doesn’t have the time to explain it now, he could (allegedly) but there isn’t the time.
October 20, 2023
3/10
Once again the author impressed me with his eloquence only to disappoint with his increasingly deranged ideas. This work is rife with paranoid and bitter pleadings to be believed alongside outlandish heresy that betrays an acute ignorance of the very basics of theology and Abrahamic thought. A shame to see such a creative genius waste his life on falsehood and deception.
Once again the author impressed me with his eloquence only to disappoint with his increasingly deranged ideas. This work is rife with paranoid and bitter pleadings to be believed alongside outlandish heresy that betrays an acute ignorance of the very basics of theology and Abrahamic thought. A shame to see such a creative genius waste his life on falsehood and deception.
October 4, 2018
A ramble of a raving lunatic.
October 17, 2021
A beautiful sermon; highly recommend.
November 20, 2023
Pretty goofy, his entire proof is "trust me bro"
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