The facts on the mormon church presents the truth about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon history, doctrines, practices, and theology. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. The original book of mormon manuscript was kept by joseph smith until it was deposited in the cornerstone of the nauvoo house in 1841. Jun 06, 2011 the book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that god gave the words directly to smith. The book of mormon teaches us the importance of modern prophets. Wellknown authors and noted researchers john ankerberg, john weldon, and dillon burroughs have updated and revised the facts on the mormon church, a significant title from the popular facts on series more than 1. Far be it from me to determine interesting, but heres cnns take on it. The book of mormon is a book of lds scripture that takes place during the same time as the bible and takes place on the american continent. The book of mormon joseph smith is said to have written all 584 pages of the book of mormon in under three months. The goal of mormon facts is to shine light on information that has a tendency of being whitewashed within the lds church. Learn more about this inspired book in just two minutes.
The book of mormon is riddled with anachronisms that suggest 19thcentury authorship, including the steel, glass windows, horses, and wheat. I also liked the simple statement that preceded it. There are a few different sects of the mormon church. Joseph further undermined the book of mormons historical credibility by making falsifiable claims that some of the ancient burial mounds of the midwest were created by nephites. Readers find wellresearched and easytounderstand answers to many of the common and notsocommon questions surrounding this highprofile church, all in a handy, quickreference format. The mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils.
See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. What do the mormons, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe in. In some circles, it is a wellknown and boastworthy fact that utah has. Today, a bountiful kitchen plays a large role in her. Videos fun mormon life james the mormon created a video revealing fascinating facts about the book of mormon, many of which we didnt know. The story of the divine origin of the book of mormon as taught by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is undercut by several keys facts about joseph smith, his supporters, the translation process, potential contemporary sources, and the content of the book itself. A place for any links to mormon and exmormon news and views. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. Smiths birthday, heres a list of 15 other interesting facts about joseph smith. Often capturing public fascination, mormonism can actually refer to several different groups. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. Sheep would have been useful to book of mormon peoples for both food and clothing.
Official declaration 2, 1978 the book of mormon teaches that all are alike unto god, including black and white, bond and free, male and female 2 nephi 26. The book of mormon has withstood 174 years of intense scrutiny, both pro and con, and stands as a tangible witness that it is exactly as it has been purported to be a divine book written and translated by the gift and power of god. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are. There are now more than 14 million mormons worldwide, more than half of which live outside the u. The year monson was born, charles lindbergh made the first nonstop flight from new york to paris in his plane, the spirit. Williams, a professor of religious education at brigham young university, taught, from beginning to end the book of mormon can be viewed as a handbook on following the prophets. Broadway blockbuster the book of mormon returns to st. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that god gave the words directly to smith. Another group of mormons that are not affiliated with the official lds church is the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints. According to an independent study, mormons are among the most knowledgeable of the bible.
Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. These plates abridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1400 years earlier were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Mar 17, 2004 mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs.
A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Racism the book of mormon has been criticized for being a deeply racist text. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts in searching the internet for relevant and interesting facts, i found this at. Many of us know only a few common facts about joseph smith. While, of course, mormons speak whatever languages their nations speak, they have words that are meaningful only to them, traditions, and cultural ideas. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas.
Throughout the history of the church, people of every race and ethnicity in many countries have been baptized and have lived as faithful members of the church. Later, after their arrival in the land of promise, lehis family encountered the goat and the wild goat as they traveled in the wilderness in the land southward 1 ne. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of the americas. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of lehi. It was designed to attract readers with liberal or new order mormon viewpoints. Louis for eight performances at the peabody opera house. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. Lynne cannegieter, president monsons secretary, estimates that he gave away as many as ten suits per year over forty years, along with other clothing and personal items. Heres a look at surprising facts about mormons, some of which might. Continue reading to find out a number of interesting facts about what this. The following are a few fun facts you will glean from witness of the light. Book of mormon prophets teach us what to do to protect and strengthen our families.
Discover hundreds of incredible facts that prove that although every temples purpose is the same. The book of mormon, a major broadway musical from south park. Mormons dont believe that jesus limited his ministry and time to israel and surrounding areas. Utah food culture, for the most part, can be dubbed mormon cuisine. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and. The book of mormon concludes with a great promise that those who read it and sincerely pray about it can know by the holy ghost that it is true moroni 10. Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names.
Mar 23, 2016 the book of mormon concludes with a great promise that those who read it and sincerely pray about it can know by the holy ghost that it is true moroni 10. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. The lds church is the main group with its roots with joseph smith. Apr 02, 2020 official declaration 2, 1978 the book of mormon teaches that all are alike unto god, including black and white, bond and free, male and female 2 nephi 26. The lds church has distinct beliefs, an interesting history, and its influence is increasing in america and elsewhere in the world.
The book of mormon actually mentions jesus christ 3,925 times, which is an average of every 1. He regularly gave away his personal clothing when he saw people in need. The historical facts are totally wrong and have been massaged into a completely meaningless biased opinion. December 23, 1805june 27, 1844 founded the church of jesus christ of latterday saints around 1830. What are some interesting facts about the mormon religion.
The text follows the lives of early american settlers. Have you heard something about the mormons that you were not sure was true. During the translation of the book of mormon, joseph and oliver cowdery. The photographs are stunning, the text is moving, and the story riveting. This is book is a totally biased view of the mormon religion and takes for granted that the reader is already a brainwashed mormon. Top 10 bizarre and crazy mormon beliefs just richest. This is a list of facts that have absolutely no bearing on anyones eternal salvation. In fact, a close reading demonstrates that the book of mormon is more consistent with this kind of oral composition than with years of. The new description, i think, was intended to make this much more of a safe place for more liberal voices to be heard. Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. The most wellknown group of mormons is the church of jesus christ of the latterday saints, which was founded in the early 1800s. Top on my list of courses to sign up for, would be foods and cooking. This is a compilation of facts and myths about mormon beliefs compiled from comments and.
Why do members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. When joseph smith finished dictating the text of the book of mormon to oliver cowdery, he instructed cowdery to make a second copy. Book of mormon trivia no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view. It is interesting that people down rate this book so much because it is biased. If you have any screwy facts you would like to add to my list, please email me. We discovered the strange, almost otherworldly suspensions of savory. Apr 22, 2016 book of mormon prophets teach us what to do to protect and strengthen our families. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and spelling errors in the original. The mormon religion is a cult because it is devoted to the works, theories, and teachings that are all lies, from a man named joseph smith. Smith, the sixth president of the mormon church, went so far as to say that the words were not only correct but every letter was given to smith. I discovered the book of mormon for myself at the age of 21, the most amazing book on earth, the book of books, like a letter from god. The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history. Goats are mentioned among the animals once had by the jaredites ether 9.
Nor does the book of mormon text indicate that horses or chariots play any role in the many nephite wars despite a popular classic book of mormon painting by arnold friburg depicting helaman leading the 2000 stripling warriors while astride a battleready horse. Book of mormon facts corrections finally, joseph smith asserted that the golden plates were translated by the power of god and produced the most correct of any book on earth. Mormonism looks christian and they do mention jesus a little but it is no where near being a christian faith. He was born in sharon, windsor county, vermont on december 23, 1805. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Jan 30, 2019 far be it from me to determine interesting, but heres cnns take on it. Along with the plates, smith found a pair of magical eyeglasses that he used to translate the cryptic writing into english. Mar 19, 2016 it is interesting that people down rate this book so much because it is biased. For a very interesting lds article on this custom, please scroll to the.
Technology family projects business global events books fiction newsletters. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. Mormon food traditions like most longstanding organizations, mormonism has developed its own culture and language. Apr 22, 2016 in fact, a close reading demonstrates that the book of mormon is more consistent with this kind of oral composition than with years of careful redaction by the propheteditor mormon. A common misconception is that all mormons are part of the lds church.
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