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Summary: Doesn't give anyone a "Burning in the Bosom" - It's Just GAS
Review: This piece of drivel looks BEST at the bottom of a cat litter box (especially if it hasn't been cleaned in a few weeks). Joseph Smith was a lunatic who conned a bunch of mindless people to follow his hoax. It's amazing that any THINKING human being would even consider this as a book of "fact." Thank God (the REAL one) - not the ones (yes, that's plural) that the mormons believe in and think they will become one day, themselves! (Just take a REAL look into their cult to see that that's what they REALLY believe!) While we're at it, let's dispel some other mormon nonsense:1.mormons (sorry, but that term doesn't deserve to be capitalized - it's really an improper noun) believe that ALL of us were born on the planet "Kolob" and that we are, literally, brothers and sisters.
2.They believe that both Jesus and Satan are ALSO our siblings (literally) - just ask one of those white shirted bicycle riders the next time they disrupt you.
3.Ask them what they REALLY think about "families" - that's right, they CONDONE divorce, ESPECIALLY if the husband is not "one of them." The only way for a mormon woman to become the goddess of her own planet (yes, you read that correctly) is for her deceased mormon husband to literally pull her out of the grave so that they can engage in celestial "whoopee" in order to save more of their siblings from Kolob.
4.As long as we're on the topic of "whoopee" - were you aware that their god (lower case because it is NOT the God of Christianity) had whoopee with his bride and that's where Jesus came from? So, just how can you verify this information? Well, most of it is in other mormon fiction. Fortunately, I've been able to rescue my children from the cult of Mormonism. My ex destroyed our family when she was aided by the CULT and even used one of their very highest (false) "prophets" as her shyster. (This lunatic in mentioned, by name, in numerous other books on their cult). You can count on it that I've read and keep a copy of this nonsense available (save your money, get a free copy) - even my children are now able to stand up to mormon bicycle riders trying to convert them! I'm VERY proud of my children for their ability to see reality - they actually scared off some "missionaries" last week when they started asking about Kolob and why mormons permit divorce!
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Summary: Bad Script for a Bad Movie
Review: Save your time by seeing the movie first (The Book of Mormon Movie). It's as awfully scripted as the book is, only much shorter. Watch for mormon members reading their Book of Mormon "scriptures" on buses or airplanes. Mormons themselves usually nod off after 5 minutes or so of reading. The strange thing is that after re-reading and re-reading this book of fiction and receiving endless "testimonies" that the book is true, people actually believe it's real (after all, it must be true if all these people say it is, right?) . It's like self hypnosis. Or like a group of Star Trek fans (trekkies) who spend much of their lives attending endless conventions and discussion groups delving into the mysteries of the mini-series that are not explained in the episodes aired (i.e., just how do they achieve warp power?" What exactly is a dilithium crystal and where can you find them?). A good portion of the book is plagiarism of the Bible, perhaps explaining the familiarity and comfort that those who convert from christianity find in the book. The truth is, the book was written in the early 1800's by a charismatic man (Joseph Smith) looking to start his own following...in search of wealth and prestige after many failed attempts at mysticism (searching for gold through peep-stones and divining rods). As his movement grew, so did his lust for power and women (beginning his practice of polygamy which was carried on by succeeding "prophets" indulging their own lust for the ladies). Many members left the fold at that time due to disgust (well, a lot of men stayed...hmmmm, wonder why?). Modern day mormonism has distanced itself from it's sordid (polygamy) and bloody past (mountain meadows massacre...where some odd 100 to 200+ innocent pioneers were butchered by faithful mormons while crossing Utah...the scapegoat of the massacre, John D. Lee, a sort of godson of Brigham Young, vehemently claimed to his death that the massacre was ordered by The "prophet" Young). Blood Oaths in secret temple rituals were abandoned only in the last ten years or so. Blood "atonement" still exists in Utah, where convicted murderers have the "option" of death by firing squad. But now even that practice has a movement for abolishment to coincide with our more civil times. Also take note of the issue of full fledged memberships for the "black man" and their view of the American indian. It was only in the 1980's after much political pressure that a convenient "revelation" from their "prophet" that the african american and black people across the globe have been allowed full rights and privileges of membership. Prior to that, they were viewed as lesser human beings...offspring of Cain (of Bible fame) that were cursed and less valiant. Up until the last few years, the language of the "most true and correct book on earth" (as it is often referred to), referred to american indians past and present as "a dark and loathsome" people. Whites of course were referred to as "white and delightsome." Naturally, those descriptions have been recently changed to something more politically correct. So why bring all this up in a simple book review? Because it is important to note that the book is a constantly evolving work of fiction, re-written to suit the day and age we live in. Also noteworthy is the effect the book has on faithful mormons. Critical reviews of the book are met with responses such as "I testify this book is true." "God revealed the truthfulness to me" and so on and so forth. Sane and compelling arguments and evidence by skeptics of the book are not answered with logical explanations or sanity, they are responded to with accusations of persecution, apostacy, heresy, sinful disposition, or accusations of satanic conspiracy. Truth is often sought by people with a real quest for knowledge. Others fall to what comforts them or removes the arduous task of finding truth. Some fear the consequences when truth is discovered. The mormon faithful fall into the latter category. Other "small" and "gramatical" revisions P.S. Yes I have actually read the book...and many other scholarly and "spiritual" mormon books and scripture. I have also read exhaustive studies by individuals and bipartisan researchers with factual scientific and historical evidence which thoroughly discounts the book and other mormon claims. Doesn't that make for a balanced review? :)
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Summary: A Resonable Proposition
Review: When a single book has the power to influence the behavior of millions of rational, well educated people, it's worth reading -- if for no other purpose than to see what the fuss is all about. I am a fairly well educated person (two graduate degrees) who tends to be clear-headed about life. Reading the Book of Mormon gave me a whole new understanding about the relationship of man and God. The experience was transcendent. As a result of that reading, I have chosen to be a devout Latter-day Saint, with all that entails. This book is not for the timid or the weak-minded. It will challenge the very core of your being. What you do as a result of the experience of reading the book is between you and God. But for better or worse, read it.
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Summary: An amazing book, and a matter of faith
Review: This book changed my entire perception of religion. It provided insights that led to questions about life, God and religion that I was afraid to ask myself. Is much of it the same as the Bible? Yes. That's because the source that inspired its authors is the same that inspired the Bible. There are four Gospels in the New Testament; are they fradulent because they repeat? The Book of Mormon is so valuable because it restores many things that were lost from the bible during centuries of translation. The Bible has been rewritten so many times, what we currently have can not be considered all that has been revealed to man from God. Ancient scrolls discovered in the Dead Sea show differences, ommisions, and additions when compared to the modern King James text. Does the Book of Mormon fill all the missing gaps? No. But it does certainly provide valuable insights into Christianity. This book is a powerful witness for Christ, it's what the whole book is about. Read the negative reviews of this book here, and observe the language and tone with which they are written. The anger and bitterness is obvious, and damaging to the claims with which they are made. In fact, some of the claims made against the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith are almost identical copies of the accusations and claims made against the Savior during His ministry among the Jews. Read this book, it won't hurt you. You just might come away from the experience with much more then you would of thought possible. This book changes lives, it did mine. I know that it is true, because its messages lead to the only way that makes perfect sense. Years of questioning, experiencing, and searching taught me that.
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Summary: In the light of evidence, this book is obsolete.
Review: In my previous review of the Book of Mormon, I gave it one star and basically just said that it was a Satanic deception. While I still believe this to be true, I understand that's not really a fair book review. In truth this book tells quite an interesting story. There's a long journey into a mysterious new land, some big tribal battles, and Jesus is in America. Sounds pretty interesting right? In fact, maybe if this book were written in modern-day English and presented as pure fiction, it might actually be pretty good! So, what's the problem? The LDS Church holds this to be the most holy book on the planet, a perfect piece of scripture. In this day and age however, the Book of Mormon is simply obsolete. The evidence we have clearly points to this. Absolutely no Hebrew blood has ever been found in Native American tribes, there is absolutely no external evidence that anything contained within this book is true, and the light shed on Joseph Smith's Book of Abraham doesn't lend this book a whole lot of credibility. The manner in which the book was supposedly delivered also cannot co-exist with Christianity. In the New Testament Epistle to the Galatians, it states that even if an angel from heaven were to preach another gospel of Jesus Christ, that it's not really an angel and should not be believed. Sound familiar? To me, it's painfully obvious the Book of Mormon is now obsolete, and I really can't understand how the Latter-day Saint church continues to thrive.
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Summary: This book changed my life
Review: No other book has had such a positive effect on my well being. Every time I read from I feel better for it. It has given my life a centering in Christ that nothing else has. The gospel of Jesus Christ is much clearer when viewed through combined reading of the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Explain why there be so many divisions among the Christian beliefs with the Bible alone? The attacks against this book will amount to nothing as those who truly seek Christ will find Him in the pages and the spirit of the words. I appreciate Mark Twain's storytelling ability, but I know nothing of his spirituality and I see no need to give any weight to his book review. Strange how so many are quick to prop him up on this matter. Interesting how some of the attacks against the Book of Mormon could be the same attacks used against the Bible. Be careful who you take to be your guide. Why does this book, which so many vehemently claim to be false, arouse such bitterness? If it is no value it will fall by the wayside as all garbage does. Yet it does not fall by the wayside because it is true. Look at the fruits of those who truly believe and follow the teachings of this book. They are of Christ. Please take the time to be blessed by them yourself.
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Summary: God has spoken . . "the book of mormon is a lie."
Review: I'm afraid that just because you "feel" or "know" that the book of mormon is true is not going to convince me. In fact, what if I said that the wonderful spirit of the Lord spoke to me and informed me that the book of mormon is a lie? Would you believe me? It is a lie and if you would just do some simple research you will discover the truth quite quickly. But I realize that for those that have been raised Mormon or those that really want to believe are not going to be changed . . . it hurts to learn that what you have believed in and put so much faith into has been proven to be a lie. Some people will never believe the truth.
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Summary: Know for Yourself
Review: This Book can bring a remarkable power into your life. After you read it, I would encourage you to do what I did. Ponders its message and its history, and then pray to God asking him if it is true. When I did that, I was swept away in an amazing, intense euphoria. The feelings that swelled within my heart and the remarkable sensation that I get every time I think about the Book and that moment testify to me the book is authentic, powerful, and true in docrine and in history.
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Summary: Increasingly Problematical
Review: As a lifelong Mormon, I am most astonished that the official Introduction to the current edition of the Book of Mormon STILL states that Lamanites (branch of an allegedly semitic family turned dark-skinned by a curse of God) are "the principal ancestors of the American Indians," a claim that has been thoroughly falsified by massive amounts of competent DNA evidence from Native American tribes all over South, Central and North America, demonstrating that NO "American Indians" are of semitic ancestry -- in addition to the increasingly obvious fact that dark or light color of skin has nothing to do with alleged curses of God, and is only a matter of how close to the equator a group of people has lived over the millenia. Also, though the Book of Mormon's stories are inspirational, their historical reality is increasingly dubious. This is a book that is just as socially important now, in the task of inspiring and managing youth who need religious inspiration and guidelines, but the book's historical credibility continues to erode.
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Summary: Fascinating so far and it keeps getting better
Review: I'm about two thirds of the way through and this book keeps getting more and more interesting. I've also found it extremely motivating and I've discovered several layers one can analyze. I'm a Christian and also an engineer by profession and a natural skeptic but I haven't been able to find and inconsistencies between this book and the Bible. The parts near the beginning where Nephi quotes Isaiah were a bit tough to get through (ever tried to read Isaiah in the Bible in one setting?) but the overall story of the book is fascinating and I find myself getting more and more into it. I can see how this book could motivate people to make drastic changes in their lives and I already plan to re-read it once I finish for better understanding. I've been reading through the various reviews on this site and it's interesting how this book incites so much passion on both sides and there seems to be little middle ground. People either love it or absolutely hate it. I should note that people with limited education or maturity may struggle with this book and many of its deeper concepts. Regarding archeological evidence, I can't speak to that except to say that people that point to that seem to be missing the whole point. The point of a religious text such as this book or the Bible for that mater is that God requires people to have faith. Other than some anecdotal evidence there isn't any evidence that Jesus ever even existed. And there certainly isn't any evidence that he performed mighty miracles or was who he said he was (i.e. the Savior of the world). We just have the scriptures that you can either believe or not believe. You can't prove that Jesus was a God with logic or reasoning. We're talking about spiritual matters here. The point is that when you read a book such as the Bible or any other religious work you're supposed to be touched by the spirit and have faith in it. I certainly have been touched by the spirit as I've read the Book of Mormon. If you're curious, ignore all the religious bigotry you hear about mormons and read it for yourself. It may just change your life...
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