KnightWhoSaysNi
April 20, 2003, 04:27 PM
I wasn't sure if I should put this in the sci/skepticism forum... or perhaps even the humour forum. ;)
This is stuff I found from a website (http://www.biblebelievers.org/) constructed by a member of the 'Branhamites' which is an ultra-fundamentalist Christian sect. The 'Branhamites' (they prefer to call themselves the 'Bible Believers'), are followers of the late William Branham. Branham was a fiery Pentecostal derived preacher in the 50's and 60's who the Branhamites claim was a prophet.
The Branhamites have different and often peculiar doctrines compared to that of mainstream and evangelical denominations. They're non-trinitarian, they believe in the 'Serpent Seed' doctrine (the serpent got lucky with Eve -- ewww), Jesus wasn't God, the 'mark of the beast' represented all other Christian denominations, and all sorts of little rules like women can't wear trousers, jewelry, or makeup.
The Branhamites are also charismatics, believing in tongue speaking and faith healing. They claim that Branham performed or was present during various miracles --- some of which were photographed!! Here's some gems I got from the Branham website along with captions.
Behold and repent infidels!! Photographic proof of God's divine intervention! :banghead: :D
The Halo --
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa05pifi.jpg
In Houston, Texas, in January of 1950, an amazing photograph was taken by the Douglas Studios. In the photograph, there appeared a light above the head of Brother Branham in a halo-like form.
The "supernatural cloud"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa10clou.jpg
The supernatural cloud formed bythe seven Angels after meeting with Brother Branham 40 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona on February 28,1963.
The "alter of fire"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa07alfa.jpg
Brother Branham was preaching at Lakeport, California in 1958, immediately before the supernatural Fire appeared in the next [above] photo.
The "hood of death"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa160hod.jpg
This picture taken at Aberdeen, N.C. in June of 1962 is no less amazing than that taken in Houston, Texas wherein the Spirit of Life is seen photographed above the head of William Branham. Rev. Branham had just pointed to the woman and told her that she was shadowed by death due to cancer, and had but a short time to live unless God undertook for her. A lady, upon hearing Brother Branham say this, felt so impelled in her spirit to take a picture of this dying woman that she did so. When the film was developed the black mask of death was clearly seen over this woman's head (see white arrow). It is absolutely amazing but this "hood of death" looks exactly like the hood that the executioner would place on his head before he took the life of his victim. Later when another picture was taken there was no death mask upon the sister's face.
The "halo of light"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa146pif.jpg
A halo of light surrounds the head of Rev. William Branham when this photograph was taken. Photographer pointed out that there was no light between Rev. Branham and the rear of the auditorium.
Korihor (formerly, 'Nightshade')
This is stuff I found from a website (http://www.biblebelievers.org/) constructed by a member of the 'Branhamites' which is an ultra-fundamentalist Christian sect. The 'Branhamites' (they prefer to call themselves the 'Bible Believers'), are followers of the late William Branham. Branham was a fiery Pentecostal derived preacher in the 50's and 60's who the Branhamites claim was a prophet.
The Branhamites have different and often peculiar doctrines compared to that of mainstream and evangelical denominations. They're non-trinitarian, they believe in the 'Serpent Seed' doctrine (the serpent got lucky with Eve -- ewww), Jesus wasn't God, the 'mark of the beast' represented all other Christian denominations, and all sorts of little rules like women can't wear trousers, jewelry, or makeup.
The Branhamites are also charismatics, believing in tongue speaking and faith healing. They claim that Branham performed or was present during various miracles --- some of which were photographed!! Here's some gems I got from the Branham website along with captions.
Behold and repent infidels!! Photographic proof of God's divine intervention! :banghead: :D
The Halo --
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa05pifi.jpg
In Houston, Texas, in January of 1950, an amazing photograph was taken by the Douglas Studios. In the photograph, there appeared a light above the head of Brother Branham in a halo-like form.
The "supernatural cloud"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa10clou.jpg
The supernatural cloud formed bythe seven Angels after meeting with Brother Branham 40 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona on February 28,1963.
The "alter of fire"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa07alfa.jpg
Brother Branham was preaching at Lakeport, California in 1958, immediately before the supernatural Fire appeared in the next [above] photo.
The "hood of death"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa160hod.jpg
This picture taken at Aberdeen, N.C. in June of 1962 is no less amazing than that taken in Houston, Texas wherein the Spirit of Life is seen photographed above the head of William Branham. Rev. Branham had just pointed to the woman and told her that she was shadowed by death due to cancer, and had but a short time to live unless God undertook for her. A lady, upon hearing Brother Branham say this, felt so impelled in her spirit to take a picture of this dying woman that she did so. When the film was developed the black mask of death was clearly seen over this woman's head (see white arrow). It is absolutely amazing but this "hood of death" looks exactly like the hood that the executioner would place on his head before he took the life of his victim. Later when another picture was taken there was no death mask upon the sister's face.
The "halo of light"
http://www.biblebelievers.org/image/pa146pif.jpg
A halo of light surrounds the head of Rev. William Branham when this photograph was taken. Photographer pointed out that there was no light between Rev. Branham and the rear of the auditorium.
Korihor (formerly, 'Nightshade')