debunking prophets — part one [cc]

A reflection on the individuals who design religions — and the holes in their stories.
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opening quote:
Fear prophets, Adso, and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them.
—from ‘Name of the Rose’, Umberto Eco
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Subtitles — many thanks to all contributors!
Arabic subtitles: TranquilOblivion
Slovak subtitles: Peter Ščigulinský
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Dorothy Martin resources:
Festinger, L., Riecken, H. and Schachter, S. (1956) When prophecy fail — a social and psychological study of a modern group that predicted the destruction of the world. Harper-Torchbooks. [Re-editions by other publishers]
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Lafayette Ronald Hubbard resources:
Hubbard, L.R. (1950) Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. Hermitage House.
Forry Ackerman and Gerry Armstrong quotes:
‘Secret lives’ (1997) broadcast by Channel 4 UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwX7Fjqt7c4
Jon Atack quote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00AtFK5hT7Y
Miller, R. (1987) Bare-face Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbard. Michael Joseph.
Not cited in video, but worth reading:
Atack, J. (1990) A Piece of Blue Sky. Lyle Stuart Books.
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Joseph Smith resources:
Smith, J. (1830) Book of Mormon.
Smith, J. (1835) Book of Abraham.
Smith, J. (1835) Doctrine and Covenants.
Smith, J. et al (1856) History of the Church, volume 1.
'Seraphims' apologetic — the typesetter argument:
https://www.fairmormon.org/archive/publications/the-book-of-mormon-vs-the-critics-nit-picking-for-fun-and-profit
Original handwritten manuscript containing 'seraphims' mistake:
http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/printers-manuscript-of-the-book-of-mormon-1923-photostatic-copies/74
‘Book of Abraham’ apologetic:
https://www.lds.org/topics/translation-and-historicity-of-the-book-of-abraham?lang=eng
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