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✍️ Original author: Joe_McCarthy

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v/OccidentalEnclave · by u/Joe_McCarthy

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“Success Record: In approximately 13 known engagements, her troops were victorious nine times. Her presence was so intimidating that more than 30 cities surrendered without a fight during the march to Reims for the King’s coronation.”

“Command and Strategy: Joan was not merely a mascot; she participated in war councils and was noted for her skill in directing armies and positioning gunpowder artillery.”

Joan of Arc’s evidence of divine guidance rests on her consistent claims of mystical visions, her remarkable military successes despite having no training, and her ability to persuade skeptical church officials and leaders. Starting at age 13, she reported receiving counsel from Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret.

Key Evidence of Divine Guidance:

Visions and Voices: Joan described seeing Saint Michael surrounded by angels and hearing voices from saints that guided her actions. She stated these voices appeared frequently, often when church bells were rung.

Prophetic Knowledge: Joan told the French prince, Charles of Valois, that she was sent by God to lift the siege of Orléans and see him crowned at Reims, both of which were considered highly improbable but were subsequently achieved.

Ecclesiastical Verification: Before she was allowed to lead troops, her claims were investigated for three weeks by theologians at Poitiers, who found her to be pious and found no evidence of heresy or witchcraft.

Unusual Knowledge: She displayed intimate knowledge of the political situation and secretly gave the Prince a “sign” (whose nature she never fully disclosed) that convinced him she was sent by God.

Confidence and Morale: Despite being a “poor girl who knew nothing of riding and warfare,” her absolute faith and conviction enabled her to inspire a disheartened army to victory.

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