Join me as i examine the real story behind the translation method joseph used to produce the book of mormon and perhaps why the leaders. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. Jul 03, 2018 the second season of the book of mormon liveaction video series in springville, utah, has recently been completed. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, vol. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos. They have exaggerated the limitations of dna science, obscured the true facts it has revealed and even made false claims of positive evidence. Bill mckeever shows how science is not a friend to the book of mormon story. The book of mormon comprises fifteen books, each named after its principal writer. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god.
Bad book of mormon apologetics lds church is true blog. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. My topic for discussion here is the challenge of the book of mormon. The problems come when people later find out the truth, whether its about how the book of mormon was translated or how many wives joseph smith had. The book of mormon videos are being put on youtube viewable in internetfriendly snippets of a couple minutes each so anyone who wants. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. All scripture are viewed as sisters, loved and believed together. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The book of mormon is a comingofage story of two young, extremely likeable mormons on their mission to spread the lords word. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible.
These are five problems with the book of mormon, and to doubt its. The way god does things, though, frequently differs from the many alternative pathways that we are always eager to propose, which is the real source of the complaints people have about this part of the book of mormon story. How the lds quorum of apostles think enemies list and area business weekends duration. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. At that time, he decided to write a book proving to the christian world that the book of mormon is indeed the word of god, and should be. Popular christian videos the book of mormon tells a story of a group of people called jaredites, who supposedly came to america in 8 small air and water tight barges.
Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Apr 15, 2015 the most improbable stories in the book of mormon nephi told by the spirit to kill laban 1 nephi chapter 4 nephi is a young man. Behind the facade of humor for which stone and parker have become synonymous is a musical so full of heart and with a positive message. As with the bible, there are some complex issues that require some exploration. Mormon leaders have trust issues religion news service. I clarify the joseph smith story and a few other things south park got. If you havent, check out a follow up video on the book of abraham. This time around in our section of grammar problems and questionable teachings were making it somewhat easy. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints in the united kingdom. I find myself as im running running in in in pondering pondering pondering scriptures scriptures scriptures that that that are are are in in in in the the the the book book book book of of of. A little book of mormon and not so mormon stories kindle edition by ricks, ingrid.
Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. See more ideas about book of mormon stories, book of mormon and mormon stories. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. It could also account for the book of mormon description claiming that waters have i cause to come up from the earth. The bible project does make beautiful videos that teach a lot of great things but the doctrine of the atonement as presented in the videos lacks any element of propitiation or the wrath and anger of god. Season two filming of book of mormon videos wraps up church. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. The book of mormon, a larky buddy story about two american mormons who go to uganda in an attempt to convert the natives, is utterly irresistible.
The most improbable stories in the book of mormon the most improbable stories in the. According to mormon newsroom, the production focuses on prophets nephi, jacob, and enos in the book of mormon, bringing the stories of ancientamerican civilization to life while spreading the gospel of jesus christ through film. How can the book of mormon help you with solving lifes problems. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a little book of mormon and not so mormon stories. Aug 22, 2017 the book of mormon is not a replacement for this in any way, and for every 1 year of lds sunday school spent on the book of mormon, 2 years are spent on the bible. This organization, as did the much larger utah mormon church and many smaller divisions, developed as a. It was a description of the mounds about the country and similar to the book of mormon.
How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Since publishing my book, mormon apologists have attacked me personally, questioned my intelligence and scientific credentials, my motives, and my knowledge of what the book of mormon really says. The book of mormon comprises 15 books, each allegedly written by an ancient american prophet. Bill mckeever explains in a conference talk how the book of mormon, if made of gold plates, would have weighed around 200 pounds. Check out this video of an actual mormon me lol and my first reaction to south parks 2014 episode all about mormons.
Mormons consider the book of mormon a compilation of historical records kept. These oneyear courses have annual focus on the following. Feb 05, 2017 the book of mormon is a comingofage story of two young, extremely likeable mormons on their mission to spread the lords word. See more ideas about book of mormon, book of mormon musical and musicals. The problems come when people later find out the truth, whether its about how the book of mormon was translated or how many. According to mormon newsroom, the series is being filmed in english but will be distributed in additional languages in the future. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. As you read these stories, remember that they are about real people who lived in america long ago. Ballet and the book of mormonpracticing for perfection. One missionary, elder price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a strong. The book of mormon has been met with skepticism since its publication in 1830.
The book of mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to uganda to try to convert citizens to the mormon religion. The author of this paper was born into a family which belonged to the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints with headquarters in independence, missouri. In the wilderness, brian has time to ponder the book of mormon and use it to help solve the problems in his life. Book of mormon problems lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. The book of mormon speaks of earth being carried up upon the city and of many cities being covered with earth which again matches, startlingly, the effects of the 18111812 earthquakes. These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. Jan 04, 20 the book of mormon, a larky buddy story about two american mormons who go to uganda in an attempt to convert the natives, is utterly irresistible. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place.
Buzzfeed video mormon missionary problems facebook. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. These are five problems with the book of mormon, and to doubt its authenticity as an ancient document. President joseph fielding smith, the tenth lds prophet, declared that mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on the story of joseph smith. Mormon high school students are encouraged to take seminary, a fouryear course of religious study. Book of mormon central have done various blog posts and videos that promoted what they saw as very impressive results of this study. And he had caused the cursing to come upon the lamanites, yea, even a sore cursing, because of their iniquity. Kimball in his first press conference after he became president of the church. Pages businesses medianews company buzzfeed video videos. I showed up to a church dance with a book of mormon strapped to my belt, because they were telling the young men and young women, if you cant fit a book of mormon in between you when dancing youre too close. The mormon religion is predicated on what are said to be historical events such as the first vision of joseph smith and the historicity of the book of mormon, which describes a detailed precolumbian history of the americas. A book of mormon story video a young bishop in england describes how the book of mormon came to life for him and changed his perspective forever.
May 24, 2019 the stories are taken from a book that is sacred because it came from heavenly father. The jaredite barge story a serious problem in the book of mormon. Mormon included in his compilation the first six books as they were written. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. At its core, the book of mormon is not about religion. The church takes no official stance on this, but some members believe that the legendary sasquatch or bigfoot is cain. There are problems with the dates and places in hines record, but his principal assertion was that lucy harris had stolen the manuscript and refused to return it. Lehi, an alleged prophet and contemporary of jeremiah, led his wife, children, and their spouses through the arabian wilderness to the shores of the large waters. Posted in book of mormon, tagged in other words in bom, book of mormon grammar problems, false gospel, linguistic problems in book of mormon, reformed egyptian on 08242015 leave a comment. Oh, there was also the girl who got up in testimony meeting to get her book of mormon off the piano behind the pulpit. The decision to use the word challenge came from a remark by president spencer w. Video discussing some of the most troubling problems of the lds church that most mormons dont know exist such as the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents.
This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The old testament, the new testament, the book of mormon, and church history and doctrine and covenants. Problems with the book of mormon are documented in, an incredible story part i the book of mormon. The book of mormon tells a story of a group of people called jaredites, who supposedly came to america in 8 small air and water tight barges. In addition, the very content of the book of mormon makes it impossible to accept it as divine revelation. Apr 01, 2017 these are five problems with the book of mormon, and to doubt its authenticity as an ancient document. Discussion in christianity and world religion started by vja4him. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. The author also believed this until he was a young minister just twentytwo years old. Questions about the book of mormon christian forums. It could also account for the book of mormon description claiming that waters have i.
Problems of the book of mormon sperry, sidney branton on. Funny mormon storiesstrange church stories religious forums. Do you mind if we come in and talk about the book of mormon. Tv and online pr campaign that includes explanatory videos.
These plates were supposedly written 1,400 years ago and detailed the history of the jewish nephites from 600 b. Pages community organization religious organization the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in the united kingdom videos solving lifes problems with the book of mormon. The jaredite barge story a serious problem in the book of. There are some serios problems with the book of mormon that the lds church cannot adequately explain. Oct 29, 2008 in the book of mormon, lamanites are described as having a skin of blackness caused by gods curse on the descendants of laman for their wickedness and corruption. It professes to be a religious and secular history of hebrews who fled jerusalem and certain persecution in 600 b. The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies.
The book of mormon claims to be a translation of ancient writing on gold plates. From the outset, one thing we can say that we do know about the story of the lost 116 pages is that from the summer of 1828 until now, this episode has loomed large in the narrative history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints it would be difficult to imagine a more agonizing string of events in the life of joseph smith than what he experienced in june and july of 1828. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient. As producer aaron merrell explains, with the bible videos, its easy if you only have three to five minutes to tell the storythat story is already. Book of mormon index of topics mormonism research ministry. This video looks at some extreme problems associated with this story. Matt roper and paul fields did a study on book of mormon wordprint patterns, ie computer statistical analysis of word pattern to determine authorship and other attributes of the book. Pages businesses medianews company buzzfeed video videos mormon. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The book of mormon is not a replacement for this in any way, and for every 1 year of lds sunday school spent on the book of mormon, 2 years are spent on the bible. Bill mckeever explains in a conference talk how the book of mormon, if made of gold plates, would have weighed around 200. Broadway theatre musical theatre broadway shows theatre problems nerd girl problems book of mormon musical theatre nerds. He was asked by a reporter, what problems are being faced by the church today.
A man from jamaica who now lives in london tells his story about reading from the book of mormon. The stories are taken from a book that is sacred because it came from heavenly father. This organization, as did the much larger utah mormon church and many smaller divisions, developed as a direct result. Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. Videos of the book of mormon series will be available on a new book of mormon videos youtube channel, mormon channel platforms, and current book of mormon and gospel library apps. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Season two filming of book of mormon videos wraps up. Critics of the book of mormon often point to apparent problems with plants and animals as evidence of fraud from joseph smith. The translation of the book of mormon involves the curious fact that a portion of what he originally translated was given. They were allegedly in these for 344 days, and brought flocks, herds and other animals with them.