Wicked ways with Mormons 25 Mar 2009 At Laurie’s blog, The Critical Thinker’s Speakeasy. ‘Course, I don’t think this actually happened. My own Mormon stories are much more restrained. After 20 minutes of arguing, in which I quoted the Bible at some Mormon missionaries, one said “But the Bible is not accurate. You need the Book of Mormon. Unfortunately I gave mine away.” “No worries,” I said. “I’ll just go get mine.” They left shortly afterwards… Humor Religion
Humor Erdös Numbers in philosophy 9 Sep 2009 A little while ago I found out that I have an Erdös Number of 3. I published a paper with Wesley Elsberry: Wilkins, John S., and Wesley R. Elsberry. 2001. The advantages of theft over toil: the design inference and arguing from ignorance. Biology and Philosophy 16 (November):711-724. Wesley has… Read More
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It is good to have Real Books. I also have a Book of Mormon on hand should it be needed in order to ward off evil.
It is good to have Real Books. I also have a Book of Mormon on hand should it be needed in order to ward off evil.
I tried reading the Book of Mormon once. I got about 70 pages in before I wanted to tear my hair out. If I had read the phrase “And it came to pass…” one more time, I probably would have exploded on the spot.
I tried reading the Book of Mormon once. I got about 70 pages in before I wanted to tear my hair out. If I had read the phrase “And it came to pass…” one more time, I probably would have exploded on the spot.
It’s kind of funny that the Mormons said the bible isn’t accurate, but their own holy book was reportedly given to Joseph Smith by an angel. Their religion isn’t exactly on firm ground in terms of plausability either. I’m not picking on anyone’s religion, but when it comes to Fairy Tales, I pick “neither of the above”.
It’s kind of funny that the Mormons said the bible isn’t accurate, but their own holy book was reportedly given to Joseph Smith by an angel. Their religion isn’t exactly on firm ground in terms of plausability either. I’m not picking on anyone’s religion, but when it comes to Fairy Tales, I pick “neither of the above”.
It’s kind of funny that the Mormons said the bible isn’t accurate, but their own holy book was reportedly given to Joseph Smith by an angel. Their religion isn’t exactly on firm ground in terms of plausability either. I’m not picking on anyone’s religion, but when it comes to Fairy Tales, I pick “neither of the above”.
The Book of Mormon was written (or – ahem – translated if you are faithful) in a time when American protestants were starting to rediscover that the Bible was produced from a variety of manuscripts not in agreement, handed down by fallible humans, and filled with unsure translations. The idea was that religious truth in the Bible was lost to this process. But the Book of Mormon, on the other hand, was handed to Smith with by an angel and translated directly from the original with the power of God. So it wouldn’t suffer the same problems. Hence the comment.
The Book of Mormon was written (or – ahem – translated if you are faithful) in a time when American protestants were starting to rediscover that the Bible was produced from a variety of manuscripts not in agreement, handed down by fallible humans, and filled with unsure translations. The idea was that religious truth in the Bible was lost to this process. But the Book of Mormon, on the other hand, was handed to Smith with by an angel and translated directly from the original with the power of God. So it wouldn’t suffer the same problems. Hence the comment.
The Book of Mormon was written (or – ahem – translated if you are faithful) in a time when American protestants were starting to rediscover that the Bible was produced from a variety of manuscripts not in agreement, handed down by fallible humans, and filled with unsure translations. The idea was that religious truth in the Bible was lost to this process. But the Book of Mormon, on the other hand, was handed to Smith with by an angel and translated directly from the original with the power of God. So it wouldn’t suffer the same problems. Hence the comment.
And then there are the Christians who claim that their version is infallible and is the inspired word of God. And each of these thinks hers is the only correct one and all the many others are wrong.
And then there are the Christians who claim that their version is infallible and is the inspired word of God. And each of these thinks hers is the only correct one and all the many others are wrong.
And then there are the Christians who claim that their version is infallible and is the inspired word of God. And each of these thinks hers is the only correct one and all the many others are wrong.
The Book of Mormn is a tough read first time through, there’s no doubt about it. But if you get a synopsis so you know the plan of the book, then read the chapters you think are of interest to you, there is a lot you can learn. There was a great warmth and clarity of mind that came to me when I prayed for help to understand it before I started that wasn’t there when I didn’t. I can recommend that approach. God hears and answers the prayers of his children as they search for truth.
The Book of Mormn is a tough read first time through, there’s no doubt about it. But if you get a synopsis so you know the plan of the book, then read the chapters you think are of interest to you, there is a lot you can learn. There was a great warmth and clarity of mind that came to me when I prayed for help to understand it before I started that wasn’t there when I didn’t. I can recommend that approach. God hears and answers the prayers of his children as they search for truth.