Message from @Pizzacork
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He literally asked for archaeological proof of the lost tribe of Israel and I'm trying to figure out what he means?š¤£
Is this that confusing? Isn't not clear it says he went to hell for 3 days to teach the word to the dead for they didn't have a chance to learn the gospel.
Your points don't make sense. There are random quotes and parantheses like you're splicing different stuff together. If you're going to quote a verse quote the whole thing mate
@HUNTER4639 You mentioned the book of mormon saying "It recounts the civilizations that lived in the Americas as well as Christ's visit to the Americas." from my understanding the claim of the book of mormon was that those civilizations were descendants of an alleged lost tribe of Israel.
Heās asking if archeologists have dug up or found any proof of a lost tribe
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That makes more sense. And I don't know much at all about the lost tribe if I'm being completely honest.
@HUNTER4639 So why did God tell Joseph Smith he couldnāt show the golden plates to anyone?
Then a few years later, Joseph Smith said that he received the record written on gold plates, in āreformed Egyptianā language that no one but he could understand. He was also told not to show these gold plates to anyone, but that sometime later a few selected people would be given the privilege to view them. He said that he then translated the plates and published the material as the āBook of Mormonā and gave the gold plates back to the angel Moroni.
Because first off, they were gold. I know I wouldn't show anyone if I had plates made of gold. That was actually an issue. Many people tried to steal the plates and if they weren't hidden they would have. Second, they were sacred. This also kind of goes along with the first part. If someone saw them, the news would become so widespread that everyone would come searching and then there's a manhunt on top of the extermination order. Not a good combo.
He gave the plates back to moroni rhe angel
Apparently
Yes
Nothing can prove his claims
Along with thr Urim and Thumim
Only his works is the prove
Some things aren't meant to be proven like that.
So couldnāt he just get extensive security and I mean he died even when he didnāt show them so itās not like it wouldāve changed much
He would've died before he had completed the translation. And sure, he could have gotten extensive security but then again, this is all a part of the Lord's plan.
?? But the bible can prove anything.
Easier said than done... But then again, people HATED the church and everything it stood for. I don't see why anyone outside of the witnesses and Joseph would need to see them anyway
Because is not the word of God then its a word of men, why would God hide scripture of his teachings?
Because it needed to be printed and such. The original manuscripts were important so they could make copies.
And now we have Books of Mormon widespread because it was kept safe
Sorry but It seems to change so often
Yeah I would hate a church too if it allowed for polygamy
Also people would need to see it to know he isnāt making it up
The apostles weren't afraid.
Also super tones has a point. They were under constant threat of execution and still preached under Gods protection so why didnāt Joseph Smith
I can't answer anything else today because I need to go to bed because I have school tomorrow
Its almost 12 for you I'm guessing?
Nah only 10:49
But I need sleep. I haven't been getting enough lately lol
Oh ok
Just wondering what college are you in?
College? I'm in highschool š
What?! Your younger than me?
Yeah š
Dam thought you were like 24 or something
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