The Book of Mormon a False Statement?

The Book of Mormon is false, but people are stupid enough to believe in it. I love living an anti-religious life. People can try to convert me all they want and I will never follow what any religion tells me to follow.

My understanding of the Mormons, is that they do not believe that Jesus and God are ONE. I guess what is in their Mormon Book, versus a Christian Bible, is not that important to me, as long as I understand the bottom line of their beliefs...if they don't believe in the trinity, than they are not Christians as some claim they are. Of course it does help to be intellectually wise when they arrive at your door, but I don't think a one time visit is going to change their mind.

It's ironic, when I was in Saudi Arabia, a Muslim man handed me a few tracts. The pamphlets listed different reasons why the New Testament isn't true. It read a lot like all the pamphlets and books written by people against the Book of Mormon. In fact, many of the points were the same. The pamphlets questioned the authorship of some of the NT books; how the 4 Gospels give different accounts of the same events; they even questioned the integrity of the apostles. I kind of had to laugh about the similarities between what the Muslims had to say about the Bible and what many Christians write about the Book of Mormon. You have the same motives in writing this as the Muslim man had in handing me those pamphlets. Why should I take your efforts anymore to heart than I took his? The reason I was talking to the Muslim man in the first place is, I wanted to learn more about Islam. If I want to learn more about what Baptists believe, I talk to Baptists. If I want to learn more about what Wiccans believe, I talk to Wiccans. To me it makes no sense to talk to a Wiccan or Muslim to find out what Christians believe.. nor does it make sense to go to a Mormon to find out what Baptists believe. All you learn from that is someone's opinion of what someone else believes.

Well... considering that the LDS religion believes that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Christ I guess it would make sense that it is similar to the bible. I mean, that is the point of the book. The bible covers what happened regarding Christ over in Jerusalem and the Middle East. The Book of Mormon is supposed to cover what was happening the America's regarding Christ and his religion. Also, I don't know which Book of Mormon you're reading, but the one I have has little number notations which are like footnotes. The footnotes will give you scriptures in the bible that correlate with what was written in that specific verse in the Book of Mormon. So no, it's not even something that the LDS religion tries to hide as it's written plain as day in my Book of Mormon printed by the LDS church. (They do also read and teach the bible in their churches.) Obviously, if it was meant to be another testament of Jesus Christ then it would have sections very similar to the bible. You also have to take translation into consideration. If Joseph Smith really did translate the Book of Mormon it's likely he would've used the bible as a guide on how to translate the language. Obviously ancient books aren't going to have proper English grammar. Since it was being translated to be another religious text similar to the bible for obvious reasons they would probably use the bible as a guide when in the process of translation. But in the end, I don't see why it matters. No one has proof that one book is more accurate than the other (and we all know that neither books are fool proof).

I tried to read the Book of Mormon a few times and couldn't far enough into it before being put off by three things right away. 1. In the introduction; [i]In due course the plates were delivered to Joseph Smith, who translated them by the gift and power of God. The record is now published in many languages as a new and additional witness that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that all who will come unto him and obey the laws and ordinances of his gospel may be saved. [/i] This tell me that Jesus decided that the shedding of his blood wasn't sufficient after all, there would have to be laws and ordinances added for the salvation of man. Paul said Galatians 8 [i]For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2-13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. [/i] 2. About his angel Moroni; 33 He called me by name, and said unto me that he was a messenger sent from the presence of God to me, and that his name was Moroni; that God had a work for me to do; and that my name should be had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues, or that it should be both good and evil spoken of among all people. Paul said; Galatians 1-6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.9As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." (2 Cor. 11:14-15) As far as getting into the book it's self. Right from the very first verses you can tell it is not written with the unction of the Holy Spirit. It's a spirit, but not the Spirit of God. It is guttural, coarse, almost obscene. I don't use the word obscene like a bunch of people naked doing stuff, just obscene like that spirit does not bare witness to the spirit that I know is of God. I know this will make some people very angry, and for that I apologize. I would advise anyone that believes in the bible, to stick just to the bible and take care of other reading material floating around out there.

Hi for me it is false statement. I don 't believe in the book of mormon.Sorry to sa y but im trying to be true. I just believe in the BIBLE no more no less.. Because everything we have to know is in the bible. Everything we need to know.

When I read your accusations, it sounds as if kettle is cussing pot.

Got this from Wikipedia, when I read about the Origins of the Book of Mormon because you got me interested on it :P "Critics of the Book of Mormon claim that the book was either an original creation of Smith (with or without the assistance of one or more of his associates),[24][25][26][27][28][29] was based on a prior work such as View of the Hebrews,[25][26][30] or was plagiarized in part from an unpublished manuscript written by Solomon Spalding.[31][32][33] For a few followers of the LDS movement, unresolved issues of the book's historicity and the lack of conclusive archaeological evidence have led them to adopt a compromise position that the Book of Mormon may be the creation of Smith, but that it was nevertheless created through divine inspiration.[34] Most in the LDS movement believe Smith's position that it is a literal historical record.[35]" With that given, it may not actually be Smith who plagiarized the Bible but actually someone else, perhaps Solomon Spalding, and then Smith ended up plagiarizing him! Thanks for the response on my discussion :)

I read the book of Mormon about 40 years ago when I was searching for the meaning of life and looking at different religions. I prefer the Bible hands down. I personally think the Bible is complete for this time, though it does say that there will new scrolls in the new world to come.

Though not arguing much about the belief's of Mormons and their book Moroni i wish to provide one verse from the Bible which goes like this. Paul says, "But though we or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed". Gal 1:8. So if you are in a wavering faith as to whether believe in Mormons or not. I hope this verse helps you.

i have forgotten almost everything about mormonism but isnt one of their story is about two stones in a hat and a guy hearing things on it? And he is the only one who can interpret it

Thank you for your insight. I personally believe more in spirituality then strict religion, but it's good to know that there are intelligent people out there who will inbiasedly study the scripture. I respect everyone's beliefs, but do not understand all of it. I guess I believe that the bible and other religious scripture can just be read with perception. Continue your studies and keep educating.

If Jesus said the same thing as Moses, is that mean Jesus is a copycat of Moses and now we shouldnt listen to him? nope. Pretty sure thats because it all WAS THE SAME lol. Plus he wasnt a bible scholar at all. He barely knew anything let alone to be able to put all those references he had to the bible so delicately as you say, would have been an immpossible feat for him to accomplish. I would say you should do some more reasearch buddy :D

If it is false or not I don't know, what I know is that "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be anathema". Galatians 1:8 Josef smith said he received this book from an angel, it shows that there are new things Jesus came for, it is anathema. I was a Mormon for 5 years, but I never believed on this, I new that there are so many proves this book is false, that it could never be true. the bible is the answer, and in the bible is the answer for your question.