Topic: Joseph Smith

Rom X links shamanic trance states and occult practices to a specific 40 Hertz signal in the prefrontal cortex. He suggests that historical figures like Joseph Smith may have used scrying stones to enter this hyper-focused state to receive external signals. The segment explores the ethical dilemma of whether to teach the public how to "turn up" or "shut off" these neurological antennas.

Dr. Gregory Shushan posits that near-death experiences and shamanic journeys serve as the primary origin points for religious narratives and afterlife myths. He argues that the sensation of the soul separating from the body provides a foundational basis for dualism and the belief in a spiritual reality beyond the physical. The discussion references figures like Joseph Smith as examples of individuals whose mystical encounters led to the formation of organized religious movements.

The discussion explores the parallels between Joseph Smith's discovery of the "Golden Plates" and actual archaeological finds of copper-leaf books in North America. Analog notes that the characters on such plates often mirror the language of the Mi'kmaq tribe, which has documented links to Egyptian script. Smith is described as having occult knowledge similar to John Dee, using "seeing stones" to locate what he believed was the biblical Eden in Missouri.

Guest Cody Nacone, an ex-Mormon writer and permaculture designer, joins the program to discuss the intersection of drugs and religion. Nacone authored The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic & Drugs, which explores the potential use of plant medicines in early LDS revelations. The discussion frames entheogens as tools used throughout history for spiritual communion and mystical experiences.

The Smith family's history is traced back to the Salem witch trials, where Joseph Smith's paternal grandfather was an accuser. Both of Joseph Smith's parents, Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack, were deeply involved in occult practices including fortune telling, palm reading, and divining. Following financial hardships, the family increasingly relied on treasure digging and magical services to supplement their income.

Due to a childhood leg injury that prevented manual labor, Joseph Smith Jr. was designated as the "virgin scryer" for his family's treasure-digging operations. He was mentored by Luman Walters, a local occultist who provided the family with a toolkit of ceremonial knives, parchments, and amulets. These magical tools were linked to specific grimoires that contained instructions for summoning spirits and mentions of vision-inducing plants.

The guest characterizes the Smith family as practitioners of "pious fraud," where genuine belief is mixed with financial exploitation. A historical newspaper notice suggests that Joseph Smith Sr. may have exhumed his son Alvin's body to satisfy the Treasure Guardian's requirement for Alvin's presence. This act of necromancy or sympathetic magic was likely intended to secure the golden plates through the use of a physical remains.

To distinguish between genuine spiritual downloads and fraudulent claims, one must look for "embodiment" and "graceful power" in the individual. True adepts exhibit a combination of humility and ferocious internal power that cannot be faked or marketed through expensive websites. The speakers suggest that channeled material is typically intended for the individual, and public displays of channeling are often red flags for "live action role playing" or financial exploitation.

The concept of the Force mirrors the Vril energy field researched by secret societies and the Nazi Vril Society. Producer Gary Kurtz, a Latter-day Saint, significantly influenced the Star Wars narrative, which shares parallels with the history of Mormonism and its ties to Freemasonry and ceremonial magic. These elements suggest the franchise was designed to distribute esoteric models to the masses.

The conversation explores the history of the Spiritualist Church in America, beginning with the Fox sisters in New York. Alon Nu discusses the "patriotic" nature of occultism, noting that founding fathers like Washington and Franklin studied astrology and alchemy. He defends the Spiritualist Church against claims of scam artistry, suggesting that sincere practitioners are attempting to tap into a genuine connection with the spirits of the dead.

Levenda explores the "rejected knowledge" of alchemy and ceremonial magic practiced by early American figures like Cotton Mather and the Governor of Connecticut. He traces the lineage of these esoteric practices from the 17th century through the founding of Mormonism by Joseph Smith to L. Ron Hubbard and Jack Parsons in the 20th century. The segment argues that the American religious experience is deeply rooted in consciousness-altering rituals and occult philosophy.

Frater X discusses his role as a revolutionary by exposing the secrets of the lodges, claiming that the members themselves often do not understand the knowledge they possess. They examine the "hands up, don't shoot" gesture used in Ferguson, noting its similarity to the Masonic "Grand Hailing Sign of Distress" used by Joseph Smith. Frater X criticizes Freemasonry for its exclusion of women and its failure to bring true enlightenment to the public.

Mitch Horowitz’s book "Occult America" serves as a reference for the history of mysticism and the origins of New Age philosophy in the United States. The American legal system historically protected figures like Joseph Smith, establishing a precedent for freedom of religion and individual spiritual contact. This shift away from European clerical hierarchies allowed for the development of affirmative thought and hypnotic trance techniques.