a possible look into the how the early Christian church was spread?
What I mean by that is this guy (we'll call him Joe) makes up this book and calls it the word of god. Even though he is widely renounced by the dominant religion of that day; his movement continues to draw followers and converts.
christianity had the roman empire
mormonism has the United States
I can see 2,000 years from now, the debates on Yahoo!Answers questioning if Joseph Smith existed?
For the purpose of full disclosure, I am an atheist and I think you're all a bit nuts about this religion stuff...
2006-09-21 03:51:04 · 10 answers · asked by JerseyRick 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely. Mormons are just the new kid on the block and as we all know history repeats. At least the Mormons walk their talk. They are such a likable lot!
2006-09-21 03:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Medusa 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The Word of God has been the inspired writings of over 40 different people, beginning 4,000 years ago. Moses wrote the first books, then Joshua, etc.
The Jews are dedicated to pass these stories down. It is vital to their existence. The Old Testament scrolls were in existence since Moses.
There is historical proof that these stories are true.
The prophesies given in the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and so on have mostly come true: one big one -- the re establishing of the Country of Israel.
Did you know that the war right now between Israel and Palestine was prophesized in the book of Ezekiel? Did you know that terrorism was prophesized? That one is in Psalms. It talks about taking innocent people off the streets. It was prophesized that all nations will be against Israel in the last days...sounds like that is happening right now, doesn't it?
Mormonism doesn't have that historical prophetic truth.
As an athiest, you want proof. Well, read the Bible. You will get your proof there.
2006-09-21 11:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dianne C 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I see someone has once again said that if you don't believe in the Trinity then you're in a cult. Look up the word cult in a dictionary and you will see that all religions fall under the category of cult and it mentions nothing about the Trinity. Anyways there are actually more Mormons outside of the US then in the US. There are over 12 million members in the church today. It's one of the fastest growing religons today so in 100 years I dont know if all the lies will be still beleived. With all the lies constantly being made up about the church I can't even keep up. I dont know why other Christians like to bash my religion and I really don't care. If you believe everything that you are told about my church by people who are not members of my church, then you must not be very smart. I don't go to a skinhead to learn about the history of the Jews. (This is not directed at you Jersey)
2006-09-21 11:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am OK with people and their religious beliefs if they adhere to those tenets they claim. A group of Mormons cleared my yard of fallen trees after Katrina so I could get my car out to the street, at no charge. Mormons are alright by me.
As to whether there will be arguments in the future about Joseph Smith I really don't care.
2006-09-21 10:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your question was interesting... in fact I was reading carefully because I thought you were curious about religions, culture,etc.
But, all of a sudden... "you´re all a bit nuts about this religion stuff"?
I do not follow any religion either but I show respect to other´s opinions and beliefs.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO INSULT PEOPLE AND QUESTION THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR FAITH?
2006-09-21 11:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nope! Jim
2006-09-21 11:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
JOSEPH SMITH DID EXIST, IN PALMYRA N.Y. NOT TO FAR
FROM ME, IT'S AN HISTORICAL AREA. AND I FOR ONE AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT ALL THIS RELIGION. THE MORE
PEOPLE SAY THEY GOT OR FOUND THE TRUTH, THE MORE
CONFUSION AND DIVISION SETS IN THE MINDS OF THOSE
PEOPLE WHO ACCEPT THEM!!! I'D RATHER HAVE NO
RELIGION AS A RELIGION!!! CAN YOU DIG IT????
2006-09-21 10:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Mormonism is A FAKE just like all of Christianity!
2006-09-21 10:54:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You can read about the latest news in Mormondom here: http://www.mazeministry.com/
2006-09-21 11:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by raininmyshoe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mormonism doesnt believe the trinity so theyre a cult..they are lying to ppl
2006-09-21 10:53:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋