It’s probably one of the main tenets of Lucifer’s gamebook: “Declare that you are the latest and/or last prophet of God. It helps to have considerable charisma. Guaranteed following of gullible souls. Your results may vary.”
There’s nothing new under the sun.
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It is always helpful to have a personal revelation or contact with heavenly beings such as angels. This is probably the key to the great and swift growth of the Mormon church. People are always looking for miracles.