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On Apr 23, 8:58 am, HK wrote:
jps wrote:
On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:58:32 -0600, "SteveB"
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"HK" wrote in message
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On Apr 22, 9:14 pm, "SteveB" wrote:
Bzzzzztttttt. We do believe in the Bible, specifically the King James
version. We do however see the Book of Mormon as an additional text to
the bible, as with the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great
Price.. But like you, and I can see that you are open minded, I don't
care to discuss it with the bigotshere...
One of the articles of faith in Mormonism is: "We believe in the bible
as
far as it is correctly translated." That allows throwing out anything
that
contradicts Mormondom.
The "historical" underpinnings of the Book of Mormon transcend the
bizarre.
Which book of Mormon are you referring to? There has been scores of
versions, revised from the previous to make up for some error. If it is
prophesy, there are no errors. Bibles have different "versions", but
they
don't rewrite things they disagree with.
The "historical" underpinnings of the Book of Mormon transcend
the
bizarre.
Just like their false Prophet, Joseph Smith.
Careful readers might note I made no comment on the Book(s) of Mormon or
their iterations, but, rather, the historical underpinnings of the work.
Joseph Smith claimed he translated the work from a set of ancient golden
plates he found in New York State after an angel told him where to look.
Many scholars claim the work was plagarized, and give comparative sources.
Then there is the business of Jesus visiting native Americans.
Hey, believe whatever you want, right?
Yes, even though the American Indians took issue with the church, and there
were extensive DNA tests done. Results of which somehow quietly went away
............ Or at least are not talked about................
I'm sure the Mormons have baptized thousands of American Indians
posthumously.
Reminds me of the Christian missionaries who would chase oboriginals
through the brush or jungle and kill them so they could be saved in
the name of Jesus.
They're all fruitcakes.
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Well then, you have somebody else to hate... I will let you guys make
up stories as you always do. This should be pretty entertaining.
Either way, go for it, I gotta' get te rig ready for racin' this
weekend

There is nothing "made up" about the fact that "Christians" head off to
underdeveloped areas of central and south America in search of
"converts," even if the "natives" they encounter are already "Christians."

It's cultural destruction, no matter what they call it.