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Prophecy

Many Prophets

Each president of the LDS Church is regarded by Mormons as a modern prophet. But are they truly prophets of God? When they make predictions in the name of the Lord, do those predictions come true? When they claim supernatural knowledge, do their claims hold up factually? The resources here will help you explore these important questions.

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Where does it say that?
Where does it say that?

Photo-documentaition of the false prophecies of the LDS prophets.

Prophets Today?
Prophets Today?

Examining Mormon arguments for modern prophets in light of the Bible.

New Manual Sanitizes LDS History
New Manual Sanitizes LDS History

Prophecy of Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith and Prophetic Speculation
Joseph Smith and Prophetic Speculation

Analysis of Joseph's most famous "fulfilled" prophecy, concerning the American Civil War.

Missouri Temple
Missouri Temple

11 Mormon explanations for Joseph Smith's failed prophecy of a Missouri temple.

Kinderhook Plates
Kinderhook Plates

Ancient-looking plates provides another test of Joseph's ability to translate unknown languages.

Other failed Prophecies
Other failed Prophecies

Seven documented prophecies made in the name of the Lord and their results.