I have been trying to find one everywhere.
2006-07-10 18:42:04 · 15 answers · asked by pogeypetey 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints.
You can get a book of mormon at your nearest LDS Chapel or from the LDS Missionaries in your area or by logging into www.mormon.org
The book of mormon has a great message for the people of our day for it is the word of God.
2006-07-10 19:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by righteous992003 4 · 10⤊ 4⤋
Do you know any Mormons? From what I've known of them, they're very loving and open about the things they believe. If you simply asked a Mormon acquaintance for a copy, I'm sure they would be more than happy to accomodate you. However, you must be prepared for the questions and discussions that will follow.
2006-07-11 01:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the church on Sunday and ask someone. Mormons are actually the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint (LDS). They are a christian church and use the Book of Mormon with the bible for guidance.
2006-07-11 01:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mormon faith is false, and they believe in a false Christ, according to the Holy Bible.
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A Quick Look at the Book of Mormon
According to Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon is more correct than the Bible (History of the Church, Vol. 4, page 461) and contains the truths of Mormonism. However, if that is true, then why does the Book of Mormon contradict Mormon theology?
This is because the theology of Joseph Smith didn't really start to go off the deep end until after the Book of Mormon was printed. To harmonize their changing theology with their written scripture, the Mormons gradually redefined common Christian words. That is why the definitions of Mormon words are different than those of Christianity. See Terminology Differences between Mormons and Jehovah's Witness for more information on this.
Praying About the Book of Mormon
One of the things Mormons ask potential converts to do is to read the Book of Mormon and then pray to God and ask Him if the Book of Mormon is true. It is said that you will then receive a testimony from the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true, that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God's restored church on earth today. It is difficult to counter this testimony because it is an emotional and, I believe, spiritual phenomena. I say spiritual but I am not saying it is of God; it is of the devil.
Mormons teach that if you are sincere and that if you ask God for wisdom as it says in James 1:5, that God will answer you and lead you into the truth. What could be more common sense than that?
There are several reasons why this approach to determining truth is dangerous. The the most important is as follows:
The Bible says that to determine truth you must examine the scriptures. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says that "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (NIV). Acts 17:11 says, "Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true" (NIV). If the Bereans compared what Paul the apostle said to scripture, should we do any less with Mormonism? Of course not. You don't pray about truth you look into the Bible for it. To begin with, the Mormons are going against scripture and trusting something unverifiable (except by their own subjective feelings, of which the Bible says not to trust, Jer. 17:9).
The Book of Mormon Verses Mormon Doctrine
The Book of Mormon does not contain Mormonism. It is more Christian than it is Mormon. Mormon theology is about many gods, god being a man, men and women potentially becoming gods, but the Book of Mormon is basically Christian in its teachings.
The following information is in the Book of Mormon. Compare it to Mormon doctrine and see the differences. It is obvious that Mormonism grew and was pasted together as it developed. It is not internally consistent and it is self-contradictory.
The Book of Mormon Verses Mormon Doctrine
The Book of Mormon
Mormon Doctrine
There is only one God
Mosiah 15:1,5; Alma 11:28; 2 Nephi 31:21 Mormonism teaches there are many gods.
Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 5
The Trinity is one God
Alma 11:44; Mosiah 15:5; 2 Nephi 31:21 The Trinity is three separate gods.
James Talmage, Articles of Faith, p. 35. 1985.
God is unchanging
Mormon 9:9,19; Moroni 8:18; Alma 41:8; 3 Nephi 24:6 God is increasing in knowledge.
Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 120.
God is spirit
Alma 18:24,28; 22:9,11 God has the form of a man.
Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 3.
Eternal hell
Jacob 3:11; 6:10; 2 Nephi 19:16; 28:21-23. Hell is not eternal.
James Talmage, Articles of Faith, p. 55.
Polygamy condemned
Jacob 1:15; 2:23,24,27,31;3:5; Mosiah 11:2,4; Ether 10:5,7 Polygamy was taught and practiced.
Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 3, p. 266
12 Essential Mormon Doctrines not Found in the Book of Mormon
If the Book of Mormon is the "most correct book of any on earth" (History of the Church, vol. 4:461), then why does it not contain essential Mormon doctrines such as...
Church organization
Plurality of Gods
Plurality of wives doctrine
Word of Wisdom
God is an exalted man
Celestial marriage
Men may become Gods
Three degrees of glory
Baptism for the dead
Eternal progression
The Aaronic Priesthood
Temple works of washings, anointing, endowmants, sealing.
The founder of Mormonism said the Book of Mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the Bible (History of the Church, Vol. 4, page 461), and that a man could get closer to God by following it than any other book. Yet, essential Mormon doctrines aren't even found in it.
This is because the Book of Mormon is nothing more than a fictional account made up by Joseph Smith. It wasn't until after the book had been printed that the additional heretical doctrines of Mormonism started to develop. That is why the Book of Mormon sounds so Christian -- at first.
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2006-07-11 03:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by OhWell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mormons are considered a cult. If you care about your heavenly future, then get away quick.
2006-07-11 01:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by thiajms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call this number: 1-888-537-7700
2006-07-11 03:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by Serena84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have several cheat at the good will. also i saw on tv call and get a free on dont know the number but it from the lds
2006-07-11 01:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by medicdebbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your ward's Bishop or other elder. Deseret Industry stores have them too.
2006-07-11 01:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find it online at lds.org or any LDS missionary will find you one.
2006-07-11 01:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by amymame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you mormon?
2006-07-11 01:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by Bethyboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋