In our recent mormon debate james white and kwaku went back and forth on the topic of. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. There are countless youtube videos that deal with mormonism available on the internet. Since its initial publishing 186 years ago, the book of mormon has made an. Previous books written by gutjahr include historical issues from the past two centuries, such as a look at the american bible from 17771880 and a biography on charles hodge. From the day the book of mormon rolled off the press in 1830, those who gave it credence asserted that it obviously read like a hebrew text.
Lds missionaries meet atheist book of mormon duration. The arguments made are referring to the people at jerusalem. Anti universalist rhetoric and the book of mormondan. Morey debates mormon apologist richard hopkins on the mormon concept of gods.
However, i dont consider these strong arguments for the book of mormon. Mormons in these byu circles see the evangelical realization of the legitimacy of the mormon view of grace not as the result of a substantial theological shift but the result of a mere renewal in emphasis and a restating of mormon doctrine in a way that helps evangelicals understand what mormonism has been teaching all along. Book of mormon research page full text of view of the hebrews, 1830 book of mormon, and book of commandments. Jeff durbin and james white dialogue with kwaku, a mormon. Be aware that some of the comments may contain foul language and antichristian remarks. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 7390. Book of mormon central what does it mean to be born. 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. A man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book joseph smith on the book of mormon some people are intimidated by missionaries because they are trained and it is their job to preach. Oaks was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles when this was published. The religion of moses and the book of mormon religious. Apparently the mormon guide had the newspaper in warsaw confused with the newspaper in nauvoo. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the plates of mormon.
To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is. Search the book of mormon this site supports simple and proximity searches for. This video will discuss how the book of mormon reflects antiuniversalist rhetoric and in what ways it participated in the debate joseph smiths. I recently accepted a live debate with a mormon at cornerstone church in arizona to have a dialogue about the main differences between christianity and mormonism, a religion founded by joseph. In the fall of 1987 david padfield and paul meade engaged in a debate on wvhi radio in evansville, indiana. Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a glimpse of the fatherson relationship between mormon and moroni, as they strive to pass the plates along so we today can cherish the book of mormon. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators, provo, ut and salt lake city. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. David padfield and paul meade debate on the book of mormon. A comparison documentary between jesus christ and joseph smith. It is a record of different people so dates and names are irrelevant. So, that has left me with just one argument that i do consider strong and unfortunately it is a devastating argument that the book of mormon is a hoax. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
However, the more you deal with them, the more you realize that they are somewhat like classical musicians. Chiasmus in the book of mormon religious studies center. Hidden truths behind mormonism and the church of the latter day saints james r white duration. Actually, all that became obvious was the failure of both believers and unbelievers to cite much specific evidence. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Here is the link for the file if you are not able to use youtube in the. Similarly, i dont think attacks on the book of mormon text by critics are strong arguments against it. Mormon debate tricks part 1 of 2 mormonism exposed youtube. They were dedicated to the book of mormon and only wished that joseph smith would depart from his polygamy and be the godly leader they desired. Find out why the lds church pretends these tapes do not exist.
The book of mormon is actually a novel although the mormon church denies it, the book of mormon actually was plagiarized from an unpublished novel, i. Since its initial publishing 186 years ago, the book of mormon has made. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. If youre different in a way they dont like, you go to hell. The mormon church seems a lot like the old middle aged church.
The focus is especially on doctrinal sections and sermons and explications1 and 2 nephi, jacob, mosiah, alma, helaman, 3 and 4 nephi, ether, mormon, and moroni. Rather than watching antimormon videos, it may be more helpful to get information straight from the horses mouth. Ever found yourself in a debate with a mormon and as a christian you dont know what to say as they seem so agreeable. A compilation of historical statements in the spalding debate. 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. The idea that someonesomewhere thinks that the book of mormon is a real history is not a point of debate. Represents god sitting upon his throne, revealing through the heavens the grand key. Recently, hosted a debate between an atheist and a mormon on what faith really means.
Better than any other book of scripture, the book of mormon shows how being born again entails a process of deep and lasting spiritual transformation. An atheist and a mormon debate what faith really means. As a catholic trying to learn about other religions for the betterment of my own knowledge, these videos are helpful in learning about the church of. Mormon classics a directory of texts and newspaper articles available on the internet. These videos are meant to inform and clear up misconceptions about beliefs of the church. Debate on the book of mormon, joseph smith, lds church. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some.
The carm videos are located on and are open to comments from people. So i decided to pray to receive a renewed testimony of the book of mormon. As a result of twentyseven years of investigations by royal skousen into the original. Book of mormon and the bible the first two contradictions are invalid. Youtube upload, thanks to whoever uploaded this outstanding video and.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Those who were not so convinced insisted that it obviously read like anything but a hebrew text. A list of the exmormon foundation video presentations for 2008 and 2009 are available at their website. Though i didnt watch the video, i am not a huge fan of vitriolic youtube videos. Book of mormon videos in chronological order youtube. Joseph smiths changing view of god with grant palmer. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The paper only contained facts that are now known to be a matter of historical record. Jeff durbin debates two mormon missionaries true freethinker.
Well here is a simple christian vs mormon debate question you ask a mormon. This fuller understanding helps make sense of joseph smiths interpretation of this figure and plausibly situates such it in an ancient egyptian context. A comparison documentary between the bible and the book of mormon. On saturday, march 14, 2015, a conference was held in 251 tanner building on the byu campus in provo, utah, to report and discuss the latest investigations into a wide range of linguistic elements in the book of mormon, including expressions that do not appear to have been in use in the nineteenth century. Every book of the book of mormon with the exception of jarom, enos, and omni is utilized in depth in the chapters on the atonement in twl. Cassityguilliom, grew up in an interfaith home, but became more skeptical of religion throughout her education until she finally embraced atheism.
The conversation ranges from can me become gods to calvinism and predestination. Some are informative, some are funny, some are faithpromoting and many are enlightening. The books central purpose, however, is found on its title page. Read saving christianity here read the book of mormon. I know ive been pretty offensive, but this is a debate, and i want to do what i can. The book of mormon is another witness that jesus is the christ. The religion of moses and the book of mormon lauri hlavaty central to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and to the great work of the lord that has begun to roll forth is a community of believers who possess a sound knowledge of the scriptures. Does genetics support the idea of the book of mormon story. Three topics of debate is salvation by faith alone.
Mcconkie, a comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings on the doctrines of salvation, in the book of mormon. Be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for hundreds of videos about the. Religious studies center, brigham young university and deseret book, 2003, 3246. A video explaining basic beliefs mormons have about the book of mormon the actual book, not the musical. I know several mormons and theyre some of the best people i know. For the first time an official representative of the lds church is soundly refuted. Additionally, journal of discourses and and history of the mormon church contain official records and teachings of various mormon leaders and founders. The fruits of the first vision by general conference of the church of jesus christ. Also, do you know of other instructive churchrelated videos, perhaps on youtube.
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