The book of mormon a family discussion guide kindle edition by april mcmurtrey. Tackling deeper complex issues within mormonism one episode at a time. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. You can read more of our writings on faith, including come, follow me study resources and study guides, here.
The book of mormon conveys some truth, but enough false doctrine to lead people astray spiritually, to the point where it will have eternal consequences. July 28th sandy utah sunstone conference bill reel speaks on whether there was a tangible object of gold plates in joseph smiths possession. The book of mormon was written by many ancient prophets who recorded their words on different sets of metal plates. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. Meet the book of mormon again for the first time in these brief theological introductions. Some questions are serious while others are pure fun. Feb 05, 2017 the book of mormon is a comingofage story of two young, extremely likeable mormons on their mission to spread the lords word. This discussion about the book of mormon musical is. With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. In this section we want to give a wideranging discussion about issues with the book of mormon and why they put into question the authenticity of the book of mormon as well as joseph smiths status as a prophet of god.
Either way, you will create conversations and think about the scriptures as more than pieces of paper. With podcasts like mormon discussion, radio free mormon, mormon awakenings, the mormon wellness project, the mormon history podcast, marriage on. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon byu religious education. My book of mormon discussions are designed to make discussing the book of mormon an easy and normal part of your life. To help the children love and value the book of mormon preparation. For an organization or culture that brags about being the only true church on the earth, that joseph smith is a true prophet, that the book of mormon is true, etc. Book of mormon themed discussions chicken scratch n sniff. Mormon discussions podcasts full lineup on apple podcasts. Others argued for a setting in the american heartland. The book of mormon family reader will help your family discover and discuss the eternal doctrine found in the book of mormon, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to christ.
Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. The book of mormon is a comingofage story of two young, extremely likeable mormons on their mission to spread the lords word. Some placed the nephite capital city zarahemla in mesoamerica, others in south america. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in mormon discussion incs awesome podcast lineup and production are solely those of mormon discussion inc. Mormon discussion by bill reel an honest search for. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Broadway in portland announced the cancellation on thursday.
Newsweek krakauer writes with almost astonishing narrative force. Jul 26, 2018 in late 1834 to early 1835 oliver cowdery wrote a series of letters for the mormon newspaper the messenger and advocate. One sunday school teacher excitedly reported that more than 100 adults in his congregation joined a videoconference discussion of the faiths signature scripture, the book of mormon. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 7 by byu religious education.
But because there is material after chapter 39 in the book of mormon, the issue is important. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. Broadway in portland cancels book of mormon performance. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Here at the practical dreamers, we have discussion questions and main themes for all the lds general conference april 2020 talks. The section headed with, consistency with latter day saint doctrines after 1830 is typical antimormon propaganda. Scrupulously reported and written with krakauers usual exacting flair, under the banner of heaven is both illuminating and thrilling. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. The book of mormon seems to indicate that lehi and sariah conceived and birthed at least four new children in the desert after fleeing jerusalem, so that makes me guess that they were at least fairly young. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired.
Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Many latterday saints across the globe are holding. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. It is a criticism of churchs nonadherence to book of mormon doctrine as the author interprets it, as well as criticism of doctrine that is not even contained in the book of mormon.
May 27, 2010 the discussion on book of mormon geography was getting heated. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Portland, or kptv the book of mormon, a popular musical comedy, has canceled its performance in oregon at broadway in portland. Volumes will appear periodically through summer 2020. I actually wish on their my tickets option theyd have a pop up saying its been cancelled when you access and try and print them. This section will go into many different areas of the book of mormon in order to get a fuller picture. While olivers letters are an important historical resource, and while they capture olivers deeply moving testimony of the book of mormon. Please stay on topic all off topic posts will be moveddeleted. The book of mormon a family discussion guide kindle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon a family discussion guide. I was going to go tonight and had printed off the tickets and everything. Book of mormon videos and movies lds gospel discussion. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 1 6 youtube.
The book of mormon also says that they were sticken in years which means they werent too young. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni. Discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 36 originally aired. Discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to mormonism.
Coming events may 4th 1pm short creek sunstone bill reel speaks on faith development click here to register. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Elder price and elder cunningham terrific international leads. Mormon discussions podcasts full lineup navigating. If the book of mormon did not quote from second isaiah, the discussion of authorship would have little meaning for latterday saints. I wouldnt recommend anyone studying the book of mormon at all unless they already are aware of what mormonism really is about and are interested in witnessing to mormons. Prayerfully study the introduction and the testimony of the prophet joseph smith, located in the front of the book of mormon or joseph smithhistory 1. The book of mormon family reader in childrens ldsbookstore. The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 12 originally aired.
The book of mormon, a gift from a loving heavenly father. The book of mormon is hilarious, uproarious, outrageous, spiky, and highly entertaining the huffington post. It is also the creepiest book anyone has written in a long timeand thats meant as the highest possible praise. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. In these letters he describes important events relative to the coming forth of the book of mormon and the early history of joseph smith. These records were later abridged to create the plates of mormon, or the gold plates that joseph smith translated. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This new format suited for every age and stage of life makes. Scholars gathered in provo, utah, to discuss their theories about where the events described in the book of mormon took place.
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