Posted by rayww on February 26, 2005, at 12:21:28
In reply to Re: Political prophesy » rayww, posted by AuntieMel on February 26, 2005, at 10:08:46
First of all a lesson on spelling:
Prophecy means the inspired utterance of a prophet, held to be a declaration of divine will
Prophesy means to speak as a prophet or to predict, or to reveal by divine inspiration.From http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,161-1-11-1,FF.html:
We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.
Calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets:
From the writings of Josephus concerning the fulfillment of Prophecy in 70 AD:
http://www.familylifecenter.net/html/resources/josephus.html
Book VI, Chapter II
Fulfillment of ProphecyAnd who is there that does not know what the writings of the ancient prophets contain in them,—and particularly that oracle which is just now going to be fulfilled upon this miserable city—for they foretold that this city should be then taken when somebody shall begin the slaughter of his own countrymen! (110) And are not both the city and the entire temple now full of the dead bodies of your countrymen? It is God therefore, it is God himself who is bringing on this fire, to purge that city and temple by means of the Romans, and is going to pluck up this city, which is full of your pollutions.”[1]Islam believes in ancient prophecy:
http://clubs.indiatimes.com/iclubs/pages/18377/purdah%20and%20women%20in%20islam.htmlCatholics share some of their most famous Christian prophesies:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12473a.htm
A vision of George Washington “Son of the Republic” that is in line with visions of modern prophets:George Washington, Valley Forge, Winter 1777
In this regard, the things Joseph Smith related go hand in hand with what George Washington foresaw in his vision at Valley Forge concerning the future of this nation, particularly, it's third great trial, which is recorded in the Library of Congress."And again I heard the mysterious voice saying, `Son of the Republic, look and learn.' At this the dark, shadowy angel placed a trumpet to his mouth, and blew three distinct blasts; and taking water from the ocean, he sprinkled it upon Europe, Asia and Africa. Then my eyes beheld a fearful scene: from each of these countries arose thick, black clouds that were soon joined into one. Throughout this mass there gleamed a dark red light by which I saw hordes of armed men, who, moving with the cloud, marched by land and sailed by sea to America. Our country was enveloped in this volume of cloud, and I saw these vast armies devastate the whole country and burn the villages, towns and cities that I beheld springing up. As my ears listened to the thundering of the cannon, clashing of swords, and the shouts and cries of millions in mortal combat, I heard again the mysterious voice saying, `Son of the Republic, look and learn.' When the voice had ceased, the dark shadowy angel placed his trumpet once more to his mouth, and blew a long and fearful blast.
"Instantly a light as of a thousand suns shone down from above me, and pierced and broke into fragments the dark cloud which enveloped America. At the same moment the angel upon whose head still shone the word Union, and who bore our national flag in one hand and a sword in the other, descended from the heavens attended by legions of white spirits. These immediately joined the inhabitants of America, who I perceived were well nigh overcome, but who immediately taking courage again, closed up their broken ranks and renewed the battle.
"Again, amid the fearful noise of the conflict, I heard the mysterious voice saying, `Son of the Republic, look and learn.' As the voice ceased, the shadowy angel for the last time dipped water from the ocean and sprinkled it upon America. Instantly the dark cloud rolled back, together with the armies it had brought, leaving the inhabitants of the land victorious!
"Then once more I beheld the villages, towns and cities springing up where I had seen them before, while the bright angel, planting the azure standard he had brought in the midst of them, cried with o loud voice" `While the stars remain, and the heavens send down dew upon the earth, so long shall the Union last.' And taking from his brow the crown on which blazoned the word `UNION,' he placed it upon the Standard while the people, kneeling down, said, `Amen.'
Books of Interest in this regard
The Constitution, a Heavenly Banner, Ezra Taft Benson
The Coming of the Lord, Gerald Lund
Spiritual Survival in the Last Day, Blaine and Brenton Jorgason
This Nation Shall Endure, Ezra Taft Benson
The Great and Abominable Church of the Devil, H. Verlan Anderson
The Proper Role of Government, Ezra Taft Benson & Elder H. Verlan Anderson
The Title of Liberty, Ezra Taft BensonEzra Taft Benson, former Minister of Agriculture under President Eisenhower, later a Mormon Prophet has written much on the subject.
Mormon prophecy specific to our day:
http://www.jeffhead.com/liberty/ldslettr.htm
A book that shows how to prepare for the future:
"Spiritual survival in the last days"
Prophesies by Joseph Smith that have been fulfilled:
http://www.jefflindsay.com/LDSFAQ/FQ_prophecies.shtml
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