Why do people stay in the mormon church when its easily. I can believe the book of mormon is inspired without being historically accurate and its demonstrably not, btw what i dont like is when, as i mentioned above, this issue becomes a sharp dividing line, pitting one kind of believer against another. If joseph smith was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is the same church that christ established while he was on the earth. Original broadway cast recording i believe performed by andrew rannells.
The book of mormon can be true without being historical. Or that the current president of the mormon church, russell nelson, speaks directly to god. From that point in time it is hard to find records outside of the church of the people in the many stories in the book of mormon. According to mormon apostle bruce mcconkie, author of the book mormon doctrine, the gospel is the plan of salvation that embraces all of the laws, principles, doctrines, rites, ordinances, acts, powers, authorities, and keys necessary to save and exalt men.
Assuming the book of mormon is historically accurate, does this necessarily imply the great apostasy. The best known of these additional scriptures is the book of mormon. The record of the jews is under attack on many fronts. Church members believe in god, and that because he created us, and loves us. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Thanks to justin alves for lyrics the book of mormon the musical i. In response to this criticism, nephi emphasized that god may speak to whomever he pleases, and when he does, the records produced by those people so spoken to will be beneficial to. How can you know if the teachings in the book of mormon are pleasing to god as nephi testifies. We believe the book of mormon to be the word of god, a of f 1. Because of this, we strongly urge prospective converts to closely examine every aspect of mormonism before making a decision to join this organization. Such classes allow the book of mormon to speak for itself rather than debating historical accuracy or joseph smiths methods of translating the book.
It is a comfort to know that additional knowledge of many of the events of the book of mormon geography happened right here in the untied states. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Youll be a mormon and by gosha mormon just belieeeeeeeeves. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Elder price i know that i must go and dothe things my god commands. If you believe the bible is the word of god, do you believe the book of mormon would confirm so many of the bibles teachings and the bibles historical accuracy if the book of mormon wasnt also from god. Earlier this year, scott rudin, a producer for the book of mormon. And i believe that the president of the church, russell nelson, speak directly. Sep 07, 2012 that very book the maze of mormonism i gave to a sunday school member who had a mormon friend he worked with and that book was used to convert him to the true gospel. Examples from the book of mormon illustrate how the lord adapted his means of revelation from earlier ancient near eastern patterns to patterns found in precolombian.
However the book of mormon makes many claims that are historically absolutely false. Clark, archaeology and cumorah questions, journal of book of mormon studies. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. Likewise, mormon chapter 8 speaks of the same time period as a time of corrupted and apostate churches. Gavin creel singing i believe from the hit musical the book of mormon, at the royal opera house for the 2014 olivier awards. In this musical there is a catchy tune called i believe sung in which elder price expresses his crisis of faith and finds reaffirmation of it. And moroni knew that a key role in those eternal purposes would be played by the book of mormon. So dont think for a minute you can contend with me because i m not contending with you. Tbh the whole mormon origin story sounds very ethnocentric with. Sep 19, 2009 last wednesday, rod meldrum visited nauvoo and gave a presentation on dna and the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. But what they seem to have discovered is that god doesnt only speak through those ancient revelations. Book of mormon fringe theory was inspired by geography enthusiast john e. I can almost understand how christians can believe the bible, but the book of mormon is so ridiculous.
The scribes who assisted with the translation unquestionably believed that joseph. The book of mormon affirms the basic accuracy of the bible concerning christ. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance.
Inconsistencies in the book of mormon by charli yana any religion centered on a scriptural foundation stands or falls on the accuracy of its text. Even seemingly innocuous details, such as geographical features, technology, animals, and fauna can have a profound impact on a holy books claim to. You dont have to believe in its historic claims to appreciate the book of mormon as literature, elder christofferson said, quoting scholar david bokovoy. But in order to have an informed conversation with my classmates about how accurately this popular. Excluding the bible and similar writing, can you prove to an atheist or to someone that is agnostic that god exists.
Nephi engraved that which is pleasing unto god messages of. Adena and hopewell peoples lived in pennsylvania and western new york, but this region represented the impoverished fringe of their culture. Jun 23, 2010 how can latter day saints believe in the book of mormon. Reasons to believe asserts that religious claims can, and should, be put to the test.
Fallibility of the book of mormon lds church is true blog. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. I believe from the book of mormon as written for the. It is an accurate statement that mormons are taught to not doubt the lord. But i believe it to be inspired by god and accept it as scripture. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement.
I believe the following secondary evidences of the truth and veracity of book of mormon geography. Nephi anticipated some of the objections latterday readers may have against the book of mormon. It was supposed to be all so exciting to be teaching of christ cross the sea, but, i allowed my faith to be shaken. Why the message behind the book of mormon musical is so. As parker and stone have stated in their many interviews, it actually is a loving satire of mormons. True book of mormon geography lands, western new york model. I cant even wrap my head around the fantastical claims in that book.
O ye pollutions, ye hypocrites, ye teachers, who sell yourselves for that which will canker, why have ye polluted the holy church of god. A person could read the book of mormon from 1 nephi to moroni and not get an accurate picture of what modern mormon doctrine really entails see our test your knowledge of the book of mormon. Apologists argue that most references to swords do not speak of the material they were made of, and that they. Are the messages from the book of mormon such as those posted on this website pleasing to you.
How accurate are the songs in the musical, the book of mormon. The book of mormon speaks of the scimitar yet the scimitar wasnt used until 550 ad. Theres a lot of mormons that i think feel validated by this musical in a. The sellout stage show the book of mormon mocks their faith. I believe that plan involves me getting my own planet. Sep 20, 2017 of course there is room for viewing the book of mormon as true without being historical. I think i had what i considered to be spiritual experiences quite often, where i felt touched by music or someones testimony, or a moving scriptural account. Why the message behind the book of mormon musical is so troubling. Sidney rigdons final confession about joseph smith and the origin of the book of mormon. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards.
Christians respect mormons lifestyles and affirm their rights to believe and propagate their faith. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. A decade ago, she setout on a personal experiment in her study of the book of mormon. Scripture is best understood as the creativity of man intersecting. A a merciless mocking of religion by the creators of south park b a show with real characters that people of faith even mormons can. Music, lyrics and book by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez. Ever since i was a child i tried to be the best so, what happened. For behold, this the book of mormon is written for the intent that ye may believe that bible. Mormon church publishes its first official history in nearly a century, and the result is an easytoread volume that tackles some hard facts. This book wasnt a popular mormon treatment, but one of their own theological works written by one of their chief theologians named mcconkie i believe. If you believe the bible, then why not the book of mormon. His attempt was to make the case that dna studies do indeed prove the validity, accuracy, and historicity of the book of mormon. The plain doctrine of jesus christ is taught in the book of mormon, and by following this doctrine, one receives the fruit of peace, joy, light, knowledge, and truth.
I view it as a 19th century document, produced by joseph smith. I believe from the book of mormon as written for the covid19 pandemic. I believe from the book of mormon sheet music in f major. 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. Miriam robarts yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to howmore yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to how the bible was written by many prophets. We have got a bible, and there cannot be any more bible 2 nephi 29. Ever since i was a child, i tried to be the best so what happened.
However, when push comes to shove for these preachers they would never admit they use it to their congregation, also they dont consider the book of mormon authoritative. Elder christofferson on book of mormon at library of. My belief of these quotes shows solid support of a north american setting of the book of mormon with only one cumorah clearly in manchester, ny. Mormon faith does not, in my view, fit this definition though. A mormon explanation of the i believe book of mormon musical number from the tonys. One of the core convictions of the catholic church is that it is the one true church and the gates of hell will never prevail. Oct 03, 2019 we believe the book of mormon is the word of god. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Aug 16, 2018 if you believe the bible is the word of god, do you believe the book of mormon would confirm so many of the bibles teachings and the bibles historical accuracy if the book of mormon wasnt also from god. In response to the criticism of some early church leaders, the lord emphatically revealed that revelations come in according to the language and understanding of his people, a principle nephi taught in the 6th century bc. How can latter day saints believe in the book of mormon. Yet, when it comes right down to it, both sides should be. The doctrines and teachings of the book of mormon have brought and continue to bring millions of people closer to god. You need to remember that prophets always speak in metaphors.
Nice touch from the book of mormon musical in london i saw the book of mormon musical in london yesterday and during the song i believe elder price sings i believe that the current president of the church, thomas monson, speaks directly to god, according to the original lyrics. Jun, 2011 a mormon explanation of the i believe book of mormon musical number from the tonys. The book of mormon chapter 8 behold, i speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. Assuming the book of mormon is historically accurate, does. How could anyone believe in the book of mormon by grego. Mormon church publishes its first official history in nearly. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. However, mormons are also taught to ponder the things of god.
Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. My family and friends all said i was blessed so, what happened. I constantly hear this idea argued from both apologetic and critical sides. However, i dont find this summary of the evidence to be particularly accurate, comprehensive and coherent, fruitful, aesthetically pleasing, or promising compared to what i know of the arguments in favor of historicity that i know about. Are the book of mormon musical and south park mormon. Bryce moore a mormon explanation of the i believe book of. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. That sean hannity definitely doesnt speak for america. Secondary evidences of the book of mormon in north america. One purpose of the book of mormon is to defend and make known the truth of the bible.
In another song titled i believe, the character elder price repeatedly. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream academic community. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. You need to remember that prophets always speak in metaphors, explains. Oct 08, 2011 the book of mormon states nephi had a bow of steel yet the jews had no steel nor smelting for another 1,000 years.
It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Mormon apologists have proposed multiple theories to explain apparent inconsistencies with the archaeological, genetic, linguistic and other records. Print and download i believe sheet music from the book of mormon. All im trying to say is that if youre willing to accept and believe the bible, then why not give the book of mormon a chance. Both take faith, and if what happened in the bible is possible, then what happened in the book of mormon is also possible. I must believe in jesus christ and lay hold upon his gospel. The book of mormon speaks of silk yet silk wasnt created for another 1,000 years. Mormons believe joseph smith translated the book of mormon over the. Mormons believe that the book of mormon is actually a compilation of 15 ancient books originally written from 600 b. Also, even if such prophecies were not contained in the book of mormon, it seems that acceptance of the book implicitly requires acceptance of the concept of the great apostasy. However, informed lds scholars are increasingly applying this type of logic to the book of mormon in interesting ways. According to the american heritage college dictionary, one of the definitions of faith is a belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.
What real australian mormons think about the book of mormon. But behold, jesus christ hath shown you unto me, and i know your doing. Rigdon, sidneys son, asks his dad if he wrote the book of mormon. The book of mormon speaks is the brainchild of geri owens, matriarch of our family. So i watched the tony awards last night, where the book of mormon musical cleaned up.
I believe that this definition is the most accurate for the religious context. I believe that god has a plan for all of us i believe that plan involves me getting my own planet and i believe that the current president of the church, thomas monson, speaks directly to god i am a mormon and dangit, a mormon just believes i know that i must go and do the things my god commands i realize now why he sent me here. The book of mormon, conversely, lacks even meager support for its historical or theological contents. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. And i believe that the current president of the church, thomas monson, speaks, directly to god. I paged through it and got to the section on the reliability of the bible. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. I left the mormon church after my mission in africa, said the man, who had brought his children to the show. Not only do many belittle the claims of the bible concerning the lord jesus christ, but many attack the authorship and historical accuracy of many of its books. Book of mormon speaks from the dust the book of mormon chapter 8 behold, i speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. Mostly i loved reading the scriptures and i felt i had a testimony of the book of mormon specifically. Sep 01, 2012 you may have heard about a popular broadway musical currently showing called the book of mormon. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w.
Nice touch from the book of mormon musical in london. And i believe that the garden of eden was in jackson county, missouri. A mormon explanation of the i believe book of mormon. She envisioned an adaptation that would reveal insights into the characters and messages depicted in this scripture. Original broadway cast of the book of mormon i believe. The book of mormon is one of the most entertaining shows ever written about the mormon experience. I am a mormon and, dang it, a mormon just believes.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. The writers of the book of mormon musical focus their story on two groups of. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. Church members live in hundreds of countries, and they speak hundreds of. They still believe that god speaks through the bible, and they certainly believe that god speaks through the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in f major transposable. The book of mormon in no way contradicts the bible. Sidney rigdons confession to his son about the book of mormon. I dont take issue with the fact that trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez have brought forth a text that uses a people and culture other than. The governments coronavirus modelling is getting less accurate and. At library of congress, apostle speaks on book of mormons. One of the showstoppers from the book of mormon musical, when i believe starts, elder price has realized he must confront the warlord tormenting the ugandan village and convert him to. Apr 25, 20 they like the book of mormon and believe it teaches good thingssome even thought it was the word of god.
The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Many people believe that they cant do anything to protect their privacy online. All in an attempt to explain how joseph could have produced the book of mormon. Many have seen the broadway musical, the book of mormon, but how much of. While the bible has a wealth of evidence supporting its historical, chronological, and geographical accuracy, the book of mormon, has been heavily criticized for its inaccuracies.
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