# Mormonism ~ ⏳The Hour of the Time #0866 /w Bill Cooper [AIRED: May, 1996]

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This transcript presents a critical critique of the Mormon faith , characterizing it as a synthetic religion built upon a foundation of Freemasonry and borrowed elements from other sects. The author challenges the legitimacy of Joseph Smith’s visions , pointing to significant historical errors , internal contradictions involving the King James Version , and allegations of plagiarism from an unpublished novel. Beyond theological disputes, the text warns of the church’s totalitarian political influence and its alleged infiltration of the United States intelligence community , suggesting a secretive agenda tied to a New World Order . Ultimately, the narrative serves as a cautionary appeal for individual critical thinking , urging listeners to question authority and reject deceptive hierarchies in favor of true freedom and the Golden Rule . Bill Cooper Episodes Directory Audio Podcast Episodes (Courtesy of DM Hutchins Research Library ): https://mega.nz/folder/IPECUKwT#s9gna8oyLGX1yfZdfCnsgA/folder/VGcWmBRL Authored by Bill Cooper : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Q1NkAEEkimrp7zkTrJ4_3V_zN5hVdWh?usp=drive_link Soundcloud Episodes of “The Hour of the Time:” https://soundcloud.com/hour-of-the-time

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