Can you show me archeological and historical proof from non-Mormon sources that prove that the peoples and places named in the Book of Mormon are true?
2006-10-19 08:45:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I can't - Jesus never visited Mexico as they claim. No proof whatsoever. Archaelogists have searched for years down there and turned up nothing.
2006-10-19 08:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by Unknown 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We do not base our beliefs and faith in the Book of Mormon on historical proof from Mormon or non-Mormon sources. Likewise, we do not believe and have faith in the Bible based on non-Christian or non-Mormon sources.
We gain a testimony of all of God's word by reading, studying, living the principles contained therein and praying for a witness from the Holy Spirit to confirm their truthfulness.
To specifically answer your question, no one, not even the church, has specifically identified the peoples or places named in the book of Mormon. While there is much speculation on the topic and much research being done, for the time being, it is only speculation.
2006-10-19 20:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by whapingmon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a Mormon, and I will tell you this. The way to find out of the Book of Mormon is true, is not to look for physical evidence, or to look at non-Mormon sources for truth, or proof, but to do as it states in Moroni 10:3-5 "...and when ye shall recieve these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the thruth of it unto you by the power of the Holy Ghost. And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."
The only way to know if the Book of Mormon is true is to read it, and to pray about it. Once you read it, you will know it is true, and the teachings it contains are the words of God and that it brings us closer to Jesus Christ. The best resource for your questions on Mormonism can be found by asking a Mormon, or looking at these websites:
http://www.lds.org or
http://www.mormon.org
The Book of Mormon is true, I know it, I've read it, and I've prayed about it, and it's true.
2006-10-19 17:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by East of Eden 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I guess you haven't been listening to the elders saying that this question is irrelevant. They conceed that even an atheist will use the Bible as an authoritative document to describe the movement of peoples. They go on to conceed that even Mormon archaeologists will not use the Book of Mormon in the same way.
2006-10-19 21:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apparently you don't know what happens to people who look for "proof" or "signs"...
The "proof" is in the eye (or heart) of the beholder.
My proof is my testimony. I can only share that with you, not make you believe as I do.
And by the way, have you ever thought: maybe God doesn't want there to be physical proof yet...he is weeding out the faithless.
2006-10-19 18:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, I can't. but then the mormon book is different than the king james version.
2006-10-19 15:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml
Here's some of the evidence. You can accept it or not, it's up to you.
2006-10-19 16:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. It's called faith.
2006-10-19 20:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋