Whitmer was a leader then. Whitmer made a claim that the bom was the word of God without supplying any proof. Skeptics may laugh and scoff if they will, but no man can listen to Mr. Whitmer as he talks of his interview with the angel of the Lord, without being most forcibly convinced that he has heard an honest man tell what he honestly believes to be true. This reporter was a seasoned political analyst. Even evil spirits can profoundly affect people.
People can be honestly and sincerely wrong.
The Butcher of Lyon believed that it is right to be Nazi and right to kill off Jews. No mention that this reporter was a bible scholar, a theologian, or a bible believing christian. No mention that this person knew the teachings of the scriptures. There was no atesting miracle. Whitmer gathered statements from two dozen community leaders, attesting to his integrity.