Why Were Oaths Taken So Seriously in the Book of Mormon?
Hey guys, so throughout the Book of Mormon you might notice the incredible weight and emphasis placed on the oaths or promises made by different people. For example, in 1 Nephi 4, Zoram discovers that his master Laban is actually a...
What Does the Original Book of Mormon Manuscript Say about its Translation?
Hey guys, so as you’re probably already aware, the Book of Mormon is the keystone of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland stated bluntly in 2009 that anyone who rejects the Book of Mormon “without...
Is Baptism Required for Salvation?
Hey guys, so: According to Latter-day Saint beliefs, is baptism required for salvation? Well, it depends on what you mean by salvation. What most people probably mean when they ask that question is: Do I have to be baptized to go to...
The Pre-Mortal Existence
Hey guys—So, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that “All men and women lived with God as His spirit children before coming to the earth as mortal beings.” We call this pre-mortal period of existence,...
The Latter-day Saint Welfare/Humanitarian program is LEGIT
Different religions around the world are doing wonderful things to make the world a better place. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pitches in with their...
Did Martin Harris Actually See the Gold Plates?
Hey guys, so at the beginning of every Book of Mormon is the testimony of the 3 Witnesses who claimed that “an angel came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings...
Did Oliver Cowdery Actually See the Gold Plates?
Hey guys, so at the beginning of every Book of Mormon is the testimony of the 3 Witnesses who claimed that “an angel came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings...
Are There Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon?
Hey guys! We’re going to talk about anachronisms today. An anachronism is something (in a movie, book, or presentation) that shows up in a time period in which it isn’t believed to have existed. For instance, in the movie “Gladiator,” you...
What Is “the New and Everlasting Covenant”?
Hey guys, so if you’re familiar with our faith you might be reading in the Doctrine and Covenants or hear a church leader talk about “the new and everlasting covenant.” It’s a very Latter-day Sainty thing to say, so in this episode,...
Did David Whitmer actually see the golden plates?
Hey guys, so at the beginning of every Book of Mormon is the testimony of the 3 and the 8 witnesses. The 3 witnesses claimed that “an angel came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and...
The Salamander Letter and the Mark Hoffman Forgeries
Hey guys! So, one of the latest tactics of critics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to expose members to controversial topics in unexpected ways. For example, recently I inherited a dollar bill with the words “white...
Why Have There Been Changes to the Mormon Temple Endowment?
Hey guys, so if you’re familiar with Latter-day Saint temple practices, you’re probably aware that important temple ceremonies like the endowment have undergone various changes throughout the years. Considering our belief that the...