Evidence of Mormon Participation in Mexican War Found

Art Daily ^ | 09 Mar 2010 | Art Daily

[Palter]

The recent finding of a 19th century silver bracelet in Alamo Mocho, in the desert of Baja California, represents the first material evidence of presence of the Mormon Battalion, which camped at the site before integrating to the 1847 Mexico-United States War (Mexican War).

The discovery took place after a sandstorm uncovered archaeological material. Specialists of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) began exploration at the site afterwards.

The jewel represents a clear testimony for Mexican and American historians that Mormons camped in Alamo Mocho approximately for 3 days, before their integration with the 1847 war, fact only stated in documents until now.

Archaeologist Antonio Porcayo Michelini declared this at the Baja California Archaeology Analysis Table that took place recently in Tijuana, Baja California. He detailed that a bifacial stone knife was found as well, which could be more than 8,000 years old. Other material found consists of Yumana ceramics, fish bones and other mammals’ rests.

Archaeological research conducted in December 2009 counted on with participation of students of the National School of Anthropology and History (INAH), Mexico City, and resulted in the finding of the silver bracelet.

“A sparkling object caught my eye: it was an exquisite silver bracelet, with the Ten Commandments in ancient English and the front and back covers of the Bible carved; 2 angel hands adorned the fasteners”.

“Apparently, the owner of the bracelet was a Mormon soldier part of the battalion. Looking for water, the contingent integrated by 500 men, in charge of Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. George Cook, camped at Alamo Mocho in January 1847, on their way to San Diego, to help United States Army invade California. The government offered to award them with terrain in Utah and Nevada where they could freely live according to their religion”.

Alamo Mocho, near Mexicali, Baja California, has been studied by INAH since 2007, but it was in December 2009 that systematic and extensive exploration began, which consists of covering the zone, collecting superficial archaeological material and conducting first excavations.

Other material found in the nearly 6-hectare site, according to Porcayo, is evidence of the passing of human groups attracted by the water wells that allowed survival.

During the next months, the bracelet will undergo research that might determine who the owner was, by consulting archives such as rosters and detailed registers made by Mormons, concluded the archaeologist.

[SZonian]

I am an apostate Saundra, I was a member for a while. I did not quit the LdS church because of hurt feelings as is implied in your post. I quit because I do not believe a man can become a god as the D&C teaches.

I’ve tried to be quite respectful to those who offer respect and I believe I have done so with you to a great extent. I can’t review all of my posts, but will accept any correction to that you may have. It’s next to impossible to impart feelings in a written post, so it’s quite easy for things to be taken out of context.

I’ve replied to some of your posts before and they may have been dismissed or overlooked. Don’t know. Either way, I’ve tried to explain my position on the church on numerous occasions.

I’ve been learning more each day since I earnestly started to review what I had been taught whilst in the church and compared it to biblical teachings. I cannot reconcile the teachings of Mormonism with biblical teachings. For me, the crux of the problem with Mormonism lies in the veracity of JS. Once I learned that he was not who the LdS church claimed him to be, everything became suspect, eventually leading me away from the LdS church. Everything taught in the LdS religion is dependent upon the belief that JS was a man of virtue and high morals. He wasn’t. That is a painful truth for many LdS to hear and is construed as “attacking”.

The point being, I’ve been keeping an open mind to what I’m learning about Christ and how the Christ of the Bible is much different than the Christ of the BoM. I’m not what you would call well versed in the scriptures. But I’m making an honest effort in it.

Yes, Jesus died for all of us. It’s how we get there that matters a great deal. The Mormons teach that women are dependent upon a man doing all he can to become worthy to become a god and then him calling for his wife to accompany him. Jesus did not teach that.

I have respect for you and your faith Saundra. I am married to a Mormon, have been for over 20 years. I know firsthand the difficulty that Mormon women face. I also know firsthand the amount of effort Mormon women put into ensuring their salvation when it’s not required of God. It’s painful to see.

Here is a post that may explain some of my feelings on the matter and offer some background. It may not answer the question about what I believe, but it will offer much insight as to why I don’t believe in Mormonism.

God Bless

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2449952/posts?page=929#929