&nb sp;   I am proud to be an American. When I am proud of who I am or of certain aspects of my life, I am not just faintly proud. That word holds so much more meaning and power behind it then to be feebly used. I feel the pride encompass my whole being. I am filled with fervor and delight when I consider all the sacrifice that went forth to create this American Nation. The revolution is an exhilarating moment in history to study and reflect over. This fervent zeal has been a common emotion since that fateful event. Today the people of our Nation look upon the Revolution with great admiration and pride, especially for the wondrous founding fathers. These emotions have been a common feeling since that time. Just half a century after the Revolution circulation of that great admiration was immense. The pride was circulated continuously through the communities in essays, editorial columns, newspapers, and orations. The talk of the time encouraged the admiration of the first American citizens as a brave people against tyrant kings and heroes against oppressors.  One of the heroes most esteemed for his work in the founding of the nation was Thomas Jefferson. His diligence to the cause was unwavering. Jefferson was reported to have neither halted nor hesitated in advancing the cause of his country and of human freedom. This was the time period in which Joseph Smith Jr., Prophet of the Mormon Church, grew up. He had been raised by the spirit of respect for the mighty heroes that delivered America from the hands of the British by declaring them as an Independent nation.  

Joseph Smith has been accused through the ages of deceptively writing the Book of Mormon. People have tried to use this excuse to disgrace his claim of translating the scripture from an ancient record by the gift and power of God. An obvious element that discredits this scheme is the manner in which the American Revolution is described and prophesied in the Book of Mormon.  The prophecy in 1 Nephi chapter 13 verses 17–19 describes how the Revolution was a cause of the Lord’s mercy in delivering his people from other nations. There is no inclination of mighty people or heroes that used their own skills to fight and revolt against a tyranny. The message in the Book of Mormon is completely contrary to what Joseph would have had embedded into his mind from his communities stand point of the Revolution.

The message of the Lord delivering his people of the promise land is the key message in the Book of Mormon. In the beginning of Nephi’s writings he gives this message in something like a thesis statement. Nephi states “I will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.” The whole book then gives evidence to this and how subject we are to the Lord. This prophet is explaining that God is over all the handlings of his people and the Revolution was in effect a direct result of the Lord’s hand in delivering his people.

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