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Yes, they matter. If you truly understand the lost 116 pages story and the actual translation process. Then the events are very faith promoting and testimony building.

beefcalf wrote:I remember finding out that those rescued were required to sign receipts for the blankets and food they were brought, and some owed those debts for a long time afterward.
It wasn't quite as inspiring a story after that.

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..is the one that still believes after knowing the truth. I understand staying for social and families issues just waiting for your chance to exit. I understand believing what the church teaches you growing up not knowing anything else. I understand converting based on the missionary discussions. I...

She would benefit from stepping away from activities that fill her with cynicism and instead deliberately express gratitude, spend time in nature, meditate, and read texts that speak to her heart.

The point is I believe life is better if you choose faith.

Doctor CamNC4Me wrote:Gr33n,

Did you just say ignorance is bliss?

- Doc

No, I said offence can never be given, only taken.

Truth without beauty (Faith) is cynical. Consider the example of a woman who discovers uncomfortable facts about her religion and leaves as a result. She used to say prayers of gratitude, sing hymns, and ponder devotional texts (exercise faith). Now her encounters with spirituality consist of rehas...

The CCC wrote:Why? The Church makes no claim as to the location of the main events in the Book of Mormon other than somewhere in the Americas.

Because "Book of Mormon evidence is lacking when we study Mesoamerica anthropology and archaeology." unlike evidence found in America.

churchistrue wrote: This can go a long ways explaining why Book of Mormon evidence is lacking when we study Mesoamerica anthropology and archaeology.

I suggest ditching the Mesoamerica theory and consider North American anthropology and archaeology.

Attends LDS School, attends LDS church and employed by LDS church. Goes online and disparages LDS beliefs and now is surprised that LDS leadership cuts him off from association with the membership? BOOO HOOOO!!!!