Mormonism has had an incredibly rocky past, particularly with people of color and specifically with african americans. Weird things about mormons and mormonsim 16 insisting that, if a family is experiencing financial hardship, it is better, i. Mormon hub has ranked the best mormon movies of all time. Twenty weird religious beliefs martinis at the blue max. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names.
Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The show tells the story of two young mormon missionaries sent off to spread the word in a dangerous part of uganda while gently lampooning organized religion and traditional musical theatre. With that spirit in mind i present some unusual mormon related ufo presumed connections. As you might recall, i worked for a prominent mormon businessman at one point in. Every july mormons converge on palmyra, ny for the hill cumorah pageant, an outdoor show based on the book of mormon. It is not completely clear how the book of mormon was translated and dictated the plates were said to be written in reformed egyptian. The book of mormon states that god cursed people of colour. At last i could testify that i had a testimony of the book of mormon and of the restoration of the gospel through the prophet joseph smith. Do you agree that these beliefs are exclusive to mormon. So at the heart of things, youve got morm on one hand and norm on the other hand, meaning that, with a few minor adjustments, mormon is really close to normal and normal is not weird. Critics claim that because adieu is french, it shows that joseph smith composed the book of mormon, and not an ancient author. Absurdity in the book of mormon skeptics annotated bible. When you read the book of mormon you start to see that the book of mormon came to us in a day when we needed it most.
The story of how the brother of jareds name was revealed is the perfect example of how joseph smith seems like such a narcissist who always had to have the dramatic moment. Strange words and names in the book of mormon fairmormon. Jan 04, 20 the book of mormon, a larky buddy story about two american mormons who go to uganda in an attempt to convert the natives, is utterly irresistible. There have been a lot of mormon movies made over the years. Another weird and wonderful mormon novel from steven peck.
Skin color dark skin turns white since people of darker skin, especially people of african descent are considered descendants of cain and. This is just one weird little shelf item among dozens of shelf items from my childhood, but it underscores the fact that the mormon religion is so quirky. The article, 25 bizarre mormon rules you wont believe are real, highlighted some things that are true about mormonism, but also added things that were not entirely accurate about what mormons believe or practice. The book of mormon is the second sacred text of mormons. Book of mormon breaks west end sales record 25 mar 20 in america, where it is now the secondfastestgrowing religion, a similar campaign was launched in 2011 to coincide with the book of mormon. On october 14, 2011 michael otterson, the managing director of public affairs of the mormon church said that, one problem is that half the u. British mormons take on the book of mormon telegraph. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts.
The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. 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. There are at least three problems with the adieu argument against the book of mormon. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. In this video, i talk about mormons and their strange beliefs. In musical from creators of south park, theres no such thing as going too far. As well as using the holy bible as scripture, the lds church also use the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Mormons believe that christ, heavenly father, and the holy ghost are separate beings. The book of mormon is a book of lds scripture that takes place during the same time as the bible and takes place on the american continent. As many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also many unlawful measures taken by evil designing persons to destroy me, and also the work, i would inform you that i translated by the gift and power of god, and. If you are a mormon than you believe in the prophet joseph smith, and as the story goes, you believe that joseph. In fact, if you spell normal backwards, you get the name lamron, which is so much like a name from the book of mormon that you almost cant believe that. Joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon, by david persuitte.
Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1991, 495499. The book of moses is not found in the book of mormon. Adventures of a weird mormon girl recasts the awardwinning webcomic as a twopart graphic novel. The book of mormon is a book of lds scripture that takes place during the same time as. Top 10 wacky things you should know about mormonism. One of its wellknown political members has once again brought the basic. The weird and sinister beliefs of mormonism fairmormon. Not only is there no archeological evidence for a language such as reformed egyptian hieroglyphics, there is no archeological support for lands such as the land of moron. The book of mormon, doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price are usually printed in what is called a triple combination, and the three books are also found in what is termed a quad, which includes the. It wasnt until 1978 a shocking number and date that seems to be far behind what rational and public opinion have deemed acceptable even though most of the public was far too late that the mormons president finally proclaimed, all worthy male members of the. Enjoy the little things, like wearing shorts and a tank top when its 90 degrees outside. Because, this standard, however were defining it, can be applied to god and religion.
After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of the americas. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. Thats a strange language an israelite around 600 bce to write in. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and spelling errors in the original. And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. The real life and strange times of an lds missionary. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. These are the people in the white dress shirts who come knocking on your door, wondering if you have time to talk about the book of mormon. Korihor finally demanded that alma show him a sign from god or he, korihor, would not believe in god. The founder had up to 48 wives while the exact number of women who married the prophet joseph smith is in dispute, the only people who deny he practised plural marriage are those devoted to the image of the lds church. The book of mormon is a record of christs teachings to the people in the americas. While christians are happy to go around turning water into wine and drinking until they pass out naked in tents like.
The art of telling tales about joseph smith and brigham young, ed. Weird things about mormons and mormonsim recovery from. All subsequent editions of the book of mormon 1837 present show joseph smith as the translator. There wont be many internet links because not all of them are friendly sources. Korihor was turned over to higher authority and later got into an argument with the chief judge and governor, alma regarding the existence of god. Members try to be honest, chaste, respectful, kind etc. Next to the bible, the lds church believes in the book of mormon. Members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints lds a christian religion based on both the bible and the book of mormon.
Ill say things like, this is this amazing, beautiful novel. This is one of the weird mormon beliefs and prophecies that estranged the mormon faith from traditional christianity, as at today, at least 66,000 mormons now live in the state. The mormon church came out of a movement of john smith and is the core theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As a struggling young missionary, i thought back on this experience and realized that because i had received a confirmation from the lord that the book of mormon is true, then what i read in the book of. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible.
I would like to share with you ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon. As i was digging around, i came across a lot of mormon lingo, so just for a little fun, im going to have this post be mormon lingo 101 and subsequent weeks will be mormon lingo 201 for a bit more advanced mormon lingo including abreviations on some of the terms ill site here, followed by mormon lingo 301 that is mainly found when one is. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Thanks to lilydoodlez for drawing this picture for me. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false.
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. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs. Mormons believe in donating 10% of their money to charity. Instead of picketing the book of mormon musical, for example, the mormon church bought advertisements in broadway playbills that say things like, youve seen the show, now read the book. Oct 05, 2012 joseph smith translated the book of mormon from gold plates. The mormon doctrine states that satan has power over the water. Prior to using seer stones to translate the book of mormon from. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Dec 31, 2012 10 weird mormon beliefs hidden and not publicly talked about. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to. Top 10 craziest mormon beliefs top 10 craziest mormon. Tim ballard explains how a copy of the book of mormon signed by joseph smith ended up in the john adams house library emily abel tim ballard, author and ceo of operation underground railroad recently released a new book, the pilgrim hypothesis, which explores the connection between united states history and the restoration. Like the one saying they cant play basketball unless its a halfcourt game. The book of mormon what is the mark of cain in the.
Smith implied that he used special glasses made of two clear stones bound together with wire called the interpreters in the book of mormon and known today as the urim and thummim to help him read the text. Theyre kind, cordial, and subject to some incredibly strange rules. Joseph smith felt that a preface was necessary to address the loss of the 116 pages. To qualify for the list, a movie had to be released commercially, could not be produced by the church, and had to focus. Book of mormon facts archaeology furthermore, while archeology is a powerful testimony to the accuracy of the bible the same cannot be said for the book of mormon. The purpose of omnis little book is the same as the purpose of his fathers book the book of jarom to preserve their genealogy.
Heres where they were wrong and heres where they were right. There is a similar scripture in the bible to the one you quote, which says that the. Here are 10 things you should know about mormons and their beliefs. Youll be surprised that many people would do the latter. On october 3, 1863, when the united states was in the midst of the civil war, abraham lincoln declared thanksgiving day to be a national holiday in the united states. Oct 20, 2015 5 most shocking moments in broadways book of mormon massive spoiler alert. Apr 02, 2020 this is one of the weird mormon beliefs and prophecies that estranged the mormon faith from traditional christianity, as at today, at least 66,000 mormons now live in the state. I havent read through the book of mormon in a long time, but i will cover ufos, aliens, allusions and nuclear weapons in the book of mormon now. The book of omni gets off to a great start for a book in the book of mormon with the words behold, it came to pass but it goes downhill quickly from there.
Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. The book of mormon is a book from the dead, something that the author could know when joseph smith couldnt know that we could know now, and here is additional proof. The book of mormon, a major broadway musical from south park creators matt stone and trey parker, cleaned up at the tonys last week with. When members do these things, and do not leave the church voluntarily, they are. The most preposterous of stories starts with kolob that so many non mormon and some mormon jokes come from. Apr 10, 2014 five things that really are weird about us mormons published april 10, 2014 bible, book of mormon, christianity, families, lds doctrines, missionaries, morality, mormon lifestyle, prophets, revelation, scriptures, temple ordinances, temples, the word of wisdom 8 comments. Alma responded to korihors arguments, stating that all things testified that there is a god. The book of mormon, a larky buddy story about two american mormons who go to uganda in an attempt to convert the natives, is utterly irresistible. Within in the book are qr codes that take readers to short. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to know.
The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. In the articlei gave my personal experience with the book of mormon in my college years and also laid out some of the logical reasons why i believe the book to be true. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to. Robertss studies of the book of mormon, and then if you stilllack wisdomtry azra evanss the keystone of mormonism. They avoid using profane language, using alcoholtobaccodrugs, having sexual relations outside of marriage etc. Nov 15, 2017 instead of picketing the book of mormon musical, for example, the mormon church bought advertisements in broadway playbills that say things like, youve seen the show, now read the book.
The performance has a cast of more than 650 people and takes place on a 10. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to know about. As we touched on above, the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient book by what he called a revelation from god. Joseph smith used peepstones to translate the book of mormon. Jul 22, 2017 have you ever wondered what else the mormons do besides go on missions and have multiple wives. The real life and strange times of an lds missionary miller, scott d.
Strange mormon ufo alien stories the millennial star. Being white is the best thing a thing can be in the book of mormon. Mormon beliefs include the book of mormon as well as the bible. After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of. Indian origins and the book of mormon by dan vogel. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. Absurdity in the book of mormon the annotated bible. The validity of the churchs claim as the one true church, and joseph smith as the chosen prophet of god, hinges upon whether the book is really an ancient record translated by the power of god or not. Each item on the list quotes lds scripture so you can be sure it is authentic. Five things that really are weird about us mormons. As we touched on above, the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient book. Mormon prophets who lived from 600 bc to ad 400 wrote the book.
See hugh nibley, how to write an antimormon book a handbook for beginners, in tinkling cymbals and sounding brass. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon 21 and it came to pass that pacumeni, who was the chief judge, did flee before coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon from gold plates. Nov 20, 2011 compare the bible and christian beliefs with the mormon book and beliefs and it is as plain as day that mormons only claim to be christian because they are afraid to stand up as an entirely separate religion. The answer to that is that some of them do, but the things that really tickle the critics of the book of mormon when they come to the story of jareds ships are things that are not found in the bible but are found in other and even more ancient sources that were not known to the world of joseph smith. Seen the advertisements with people doing everyday things with the line and they are mormon. This is a unique belief among other religions, and some might find it to be a little weird to read about christ visiting other places than jerusalem until they realize that christ promised to do so. Here are 10 shocking facts about the mormon church. The book of mormon says that christ ministered to the whole world. If someone was choking, would you do the heimlich or say a prayer. Mormons today are weird because they have prophets and apostles like the new testament church of old.
Some people loved itand some people hated itbut at the end of the day, the experiences i shared are so tangible to me that ill never be able to forget or deny their. What are the most ridiculous parts of the book of mormon. The book of mormon musical songs lyrics book, music and lyrics by robert lopez, trey parker, matt stone. The mormon story is that the nephite military commander and prophet moroni buried a history of his people, written on gold plates, in the hill cumorah in ad 421. I loved the new book, but its so hard to describe it to people.
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