Joseph Smith

Backyard Professor: 089: Joseph Smith & Entheogens Final Part

The final analysis of entheogenic usage in the Nauvoo Temple

The First Vision was entheogenic based. This is not to denigrate it, but to understand it.

I continue discussing the evidence for the reasons for the incredible amounts of Visionary experiences in Joseph Smith’s life and Early Mormonism, but which halted… Read More »Backyard Professor: 087: Joseph Smith & Entheogens: New Light on Mormon History, Part 3

I continue the saga of Joseph Smith using entheogenic materials in his sacraments in order to induce a higher more all inclusive level of spirituality… Read More »Backyard Professor: 086: New Light on Entheogens & Joseph Smith Part 2

I apparently jumped the gun on a racist incident at BYU for which I apologize for, and then I share some new ideas on Joseph… Read More »Backyard Professor: 085: My Apology to BYU & Mormonism & New Light on Joseph Smith’s Visions Part 1

I talk with Dr. Literski on their ideas on the book, the research, and the themes.

After a 20 year wait, we now have one of the finest expositions on Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration, so we are discussing the ideas,… Read More »Backyard Professor: 071: Discussing the book “Method Infinite” and its contributions to Mormonism

More on Freemasonry and Mormonism and why their hiding the real history has backfired on the entire religion spectacularly.

Discussing more significant details from the new book “Method Infinite”

I am very excited to share my impressions of the book by Cheryl Bruno, Joe Steve Swick III, Dr. Nicholas Literski “Method Infinite, Freemasonry and… Read More »Backyard Professor: 067: Mormonism & Freemasonry – Method Infinite Book Review – IT’S HERE!!!

Continuing the discussion of Joseph Smith and Freemasonry, I share why I think the historic record definitely points to early Mormon involvement and encouragement concerning… Read More »Backyard Professor: 059: Joseph Smith Magic, Myth, & Freemasonry

A New document discovery concerning Early Mormonism in Oct 1841 Surfaces, never seen before! Is this proof against Joseph Smith or just prejudice of his… Read More »Backyard Professor: 056: Joseph Smith, Criminal/Lawbreaker, or Just Victim of Anti-Mormon Prejudice?

The dark and secret Council of 50 is one of the secrets of Mormonism, now out thanks to the Joseph Smith Papers Project. What was… Read More »Backyard Professor: 055: Joseph Smith’s Council of 50. What Do We Understand Of His Motives?

New info out this week on Facsimile #3 talking to Radio Free Mormon who asked me to look at the blog comments. I am giving… Read More »Backyard Professor: 037: On Facsimile #3 in Book of Abraham and J.S. Papyri