Subscribe to our email list with the form below and get a free gift. For a debate between a muslim and christian, see josh mcdowell and john. This is the real debate that rages regarding archaeology and the book of mormon. I would debate about the rest of mormon scripture, but because youre so adamant about reading their entirety and im only working on the other two, i thought id keep it to the one ive read and our church is named after. I have sifted through his over 11,000 words and i am dismayed that peterson completely misses the entire point of my letter to the ces director. But lately, my faith has been shaken so much i cant honestly say that i do know the book of mormon is the word of god.
The book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. Smith claims that the prophet who last contributed to the work returned to earth as an angel and told him where to find it. Click here to learn more about our prolife apologetics course, equipped for life. Recovery from mormonism former mormons share their stories and criticisms of the lds church, as well as advice for people wishing to leave or join the church. The godordevil dilemma argument for the book of mormon. The testimony of the book of mormon concerning the reality of christ and his infinite atonement is, in my view, what makes it, while not necessarily inerrant in every detail, still the most correct of any book on the earth.
The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ, pray to know the truth through the holy ghost in order to know that the book of mormon is. We received an email from bob betts who works with concerned christians in mesa, arizona about a new website that the mormons have that is designed for those who are interested in mormonism. Posts dedicated to events or current trends in mainstream media dealing with topics about the lds church and other general announcements of interest. Would you like to have a formal debate sometime with me. Here is a table that proves this point emphatically. Read the pros and cons of the debate mormonism argument. The book of mormon cannot be of the bible and say they are christians when their dogma completely goes against things of the christian bible. Its a video comparing the book of mormon to the holy bible.
This really aplies to any book entitled book of name when pluralizing a proper noun, such as the title of a book one should use the format that follows. The book contrasts the evidence for christianity and the bible compared to that for. In the fall of 1987 david padfield and paul meade engaged in a debate on wvhi radio in evansville, indiana. Christian chat is a moderated online christian community allowing christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the christian chat app. Did the community of christ denounce the book of mormon. Dialogue with a mormon on joseph smith and the gospel. Our friendly moderators might be present in order to keep this room clean and peaceful at all times. The book of mormon cannot be the word of god because it directly contradicts the bible on multiple levels. Radio debate between david padfield and paul meade on the inspiration and validity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830. A statement by harris appears in the front of the book of mormon concerning stating that he.
The book of mormon claims to contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Peterson affectionately known as tapir dan by some for his theory that book of mormon horses could instead be deer or tapirs presented his reflections on that letter to a ces director. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Ultimately, i know that all of those doubts can be resolved through a testimony of the book of mormon. Strengthening families and marriages, family traditions, family mission statements, scrapbooking and preserving memories, family home evening, family activities, family reunions, wholesome recreational activities, family prayer and scripture study, connecting generations, babies, parenting, single parenting, discipline, preventing or surviving divorce, eliminating unwanted media.
Each print is signed and numbered by friberg himself. I wouldnt recommend anyone studying the book of mormon at all unless they already are aware of what mormonism really is about and are interested in witnessing to mormons. The authenticity of the book of mormon has been under attack since before the book was published. The book of mormon exists, so it had to come from someone. People from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the book of mormon can help us become. I could talk about the quality of the product, the essential and comprehensive. Its the cornerstone that supports many beliefs and dispels many questions. The reason that this is one of the best arguments against the authenticity of the book of mormon is that unlike men with steel weapons or large. If the subject is notable, certainly more reputable sources can be found and we can make something other than a brief synopsis on arguments regarding the authenticity of the book of mormon with respect to similarities with the king james bible. The best argument against lds mormonism shameless popery. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from exmormons and avoid relationships with exes. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. In order to understand the current position of the community of christ on the book of mormon, its important to look at the role the book of mormon holds in the shared history of the community of christ and the lds church.
Mormon church admits the book of mormon is not historical admin note. Once you have found an online member, you can use lds passions chat page or you can try the instant message option via the chat link on the members profile page. Between may and july 2015, i posted several items on my anxious bench blog concerning historicity and pseudohistory, and in the process, i denied any literal historical or archaeological claims associated with the book of mormon. Instead of picketing the book of mormon musical, for example, the. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. While the book of mormon has been called everything from fiction and fraud to the product of demonic possession, the current argument against its authenticity seeks to find a middle ground between these claims and what the book of mormon itself claims to beinspired writings of ancient. Questions to ask mormon missionaries a stepbystep guide for christians witnessing to mormons at the door. If joseph did not translate the book, then he must have written it himself. The saints channel is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, including inspirational videos, radio programs, music stream, and other latterday saint media. On this episode of apologia radio we look back at last weeks debate as well as a video with kwaku from the 3 mormons youtube channel. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series.
When mormons sense they are losing a lot of ground during the conversation, they. A healthy mormon and christian debate at salt lake temple square with host dave. Challenging because of your comment on mormons are christian. This popular two volume work went through dozens of editions before 1920.
What is crucial is that we have information from apologists regarding the anachronisms. Its largest denomination is headquartered in utah and goes by the name the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Debate on the book of mormon, joseph smith, lds church. Why doesnt the book of mormon have anything like that. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. The community of christ and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints separated after the death of joseph smith. The other week i was riding in the car of a senior missionary couple when the senior sister asked me, if the book of mormon was written for our day, why doesnt it say anything about homosexuality. Two sister missionaries meet with a man on the street to discuss the gospel of. You can also start or participate in a biblebased discussion here in the christian chat forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite christian music. This debate is merely on the pluralization of the term book of mormon. Just click on the top link titled ask a question and choose the chat live option.
Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Christian vs mormonism debate contagious christian. The idea that someonesomewhere thinks that the book of mormon is a real history is not a point of debate. I believe in jesus christ as my savior and redeemer. Logical arguments for the book of mormon and joseph smith. Meade, a mormon elder from england, affirmed the proposition that, the book of mormon as translated by joseph smith is the inspired word of god. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is barely mentioned, but it shows up in a footnote as an example of how ancient america has been misunderstood historically. Mormonism claims to be a christian religion, the only true christian religion. Is there life after death, what is the purpose of life, and how can i find happiness and peace now. The dialogue is interesting because it was a prearranged debate.
This is basically a minor element of common mormonantimormon debate that imho isnt very notable. In his general conference address on october 2, 2011, callister presented an argument in support of his theme, the book of mormona book from god. In fact, the book of mormon states regarding the bible, the book that thou beholdest is a record of the jews, which contains the covenants of the lord, which he hath made unto the house of israel. Jeff durbin and james white dialogue with kwaku, a mormon. There are lots of other areas, particularly christological ones, where a biblical debate is needed, but its not as clearcut as you might think. My assertions naturally drew forth quite an intense reaction, reflected in numerous comments at. The book of mormon homosexuality and mormons showing 1. The conversation ranges from can me become gods to calvinism and predestination. Read the book of mormons subtitle, another testament of jesus christ. Mind explaining to me why the setting of the book of mormon is crucial, when all nonmormon archaeologists reject it on the grounds of the anachronisms. The book of mormon debate latest news videos fox business.
One writer summarizes the book of mormons creation thus. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. This 1892 work shows how the book of mormon was treated in 19th century gazetteers and history books. The falsity of mormonism what about the book of mormon. Archaeology and the book of mormonarchive 3 wikipedia. Therefore, joseph smith did translate the book of mormon, according to his accounts. It basically ends up proving the bible and disproving the book of mormon but in my defence, i just saw this today, so this isnt what converted me or anything like that. The book of mormon conveys some truth, but enough false doctrine to lead people astray spiritually, to the point where it will have eternal consequences. The iman and rob get into it over the language in the book of mormon.
The post 6 tactics that helped me have a productive conversation with three mormon missionaries originally appeared at. The letter was one of hundreds of documents concerning the history of lds. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works. There is no evidence of any actual history in the book of mormon. Look at our name, theyll say, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. To chat with members of lds passions, please focus on those online within lds passions. Through this new investigator web site, it is possible to log on and chat live with a mormon missionary. In our recent mormon debate james white and kwaku went back and forth on the topic of evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. Voted one of christianity todays 1998 books of the year. Joseph smith could not have written the book of mormon himself.
Book of mormon creators discuss the musical phyre hawkins, mark evans, christopher john oneill in the first national tour of the book of mormon, which opens july 9 at the kennedy. Remember, according to mormonism, the bom is the most correct book. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book of. The salamander letter was a controversial document about the history of the latterday saint movement that later proved to be a forgery. Callister is a member of the presidency of the seventy in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Dont miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of his signature and legacy for a fortune less than what most people pay.
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