The purpose of this article and the one to follow is to sketch a few vivid examples of changes in how some Latter-day Saint scholars view the Book of Mormon in the light of new theories and discoveries about the past. These articles are not intended to be an expression of official Church teachings, but on the basis of my own research and study, I have thought this new information to be worth consideration.
The purpose of this article and the one to follow is to sketch a few vivid examples of changes in how some Latter-day Saint scholars view the Book of Mormon in the light of new theories and discoveries about the past. These articles are not intended to be an expression of official Church teachings, but on the basis of my own research and study, I have thought this new information to be worth consideration.
So, then, the doctrine is settled, as outlined by apostles and prophets in correlated church publications. If nothing else, having it as mere opinion makes it impossible to pin the serious problems with the LGT on the church.
The purpose of this article and the one to follow is to sketch a few vivid examples of changes in how some Latter-day Saint scholars view the Book of Mormon in the light of new theories and discoveries about the past. These articles are not intended to be an expression of official Church teachings, but on the basis of my own research and study, I have thought this new information to be worth consideration.
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.
Darth J wrote:The purpose of this article and the one to follow is to sketch a few vivid examples of changes in how some Latter-day Saint scholars view the Book of Mormon in the light of new theories and discoveries about the past.
that's classic, I am assuming that is code speak for "our old theories have now been proven false so it's time to come up with some new ones"
It is my province to teach to the Church what the doctrine is. It is your province to echo what I say or to remain silent. Bruce R. McConkie
Darth J wrote:The purpose of this article and the one to follow is to sketch a few vivid examples of changes in how some Latter-day Saint scholars view the Book of Mormon in the light of new theories and discoveries about the past.
that's classic, I am assuming that is code speak for "our old theories have now been proven false so it's time to come up with some new ones"
Runtu wrote:I'm a little worried. If you can't trust bc to give us the straight scoop on doctrine, who can you trust?
As long as you follow the prophet and don't go astray it doesn't matter. As long as the we begin and end with "The Church is TRUE" all is well. All is well.
~Those who benefit from the status quo always attribute inequities to the choices of the underdog.~Ann Crittenden ~The Goddess is not separate from the world-She is the world and all things in it.~
