Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Changes, contradictions, and errors compares quotes from mormon leaders and the book of mormon itself to the bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Mar 15, 2020 mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible 1. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. With the help of several other books, i found the following evidence that proves conclusively that the book of mormon is contradictory to the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The only one i noticed was that in the bible it says jesus was born in bethlehem and in the bom it says he was born in jerusalem. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings.
More contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement.
This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible.
Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. The text of the first edition of the book of mormon, divided into modern chapter and verse divisions for easy comparison with subsequent editions 1998, pp. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god.
And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god.
Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Why thousands of errors in the original 1830 the book of mormon. The origin of the hill comora wildly racial statements in mormon writings. End it with charity there is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. The book of mormon is filled with many contradictions. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. The book of mormon teaches that black skin is a sign of. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. All of these should be interpreted together, and from them the true teaching of god can be made clear.
Joseph smith at the age of 16 maybe 14,15 or 17 was led to the site of the plates by the angel moroni, joseph was instructed not to remove the items until he was given permission. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Posted in witnessing tip of the day, tagged contradictions in book of mormon, false prophet joseph smith, jesus doesnt save us in sins, jesus saves us in sins on 01202017 leave a comment january 20 he saved us anyway. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. Book of mormon contradicts both itself and the bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Admittedly, most of the corrections below are grammatical in nature, with the exception of the first, which shows that the mormons are willing to alter their perfect book to cover up the mistakes that expose its fraudulent nature. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture that is supplemental to the bible. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of honest mormons have discovered that this claim simply is not true.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. When indians accept mormon teachings they will become, white and delightsome people 2 nephi 30. Apr, 2010 these minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. Book of mormon problems lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict.
We will not discuss the ongoing changes in major mormon doctrines over the years, the contradictions in their doctrinal books, or the contradictions between their scriptures and the bible. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions within its pages. Are there contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and.
God dwells in the heart is mentioned where god does not dwell in the heart is said in other places. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient americas. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Contradictions in the book, of mormon truth magazine. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism.
In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods socalled revelations to joseph smith, god the father has a body of flesh. The book of mormon teaches that the disobedience of adam and eve in eating. The book of mormon teaches, and behold he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the holy ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the son of god alma 7. Examining mormonism 7 contradictions with itself youtube.
Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. In this video i test mormon doctrine and theology to see if it is consisten with itself, or if it is self contradictory. God is a spirit is said in some places where god has a body is said in others. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. How the book of mormon was translated let us reason. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have. Oct 30, 2012 this video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible.
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