2006-10-29 09:08:02 · 9 answers · asked by educationbound2006 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, if you come at it from a Jewish point of view you can find a lot. As the answerer Brian said, there is no substitute for reading the Book of Mormon itself. Look for internal evidence, and you will find it, I promise. Here are a few things I like:
Middle Eastern language structures
Jewish chiamus language structures
There is actually a cave called the Beith Lehi cave in Israel which fits the same description of the cave in 1 Nephi 3:27 - even if it is not the same cave or cavity - it still shows there were caves to hide in around the city of Jerusalem and the name Lehi did exist.
Also, the city of Lamanai was documented and excavated by independent non-Mormon archaeologists in Belize - and the city's name closely resembles Laman, or Lamoni. If you like studying roots of words you can check out Hugh Nibley's "Lehi in the Desert." But go to the websites Brian listed - they are great! Have a happy day.
2006-11-01 07:34:58 · answer #1 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's what the Book of Mormon is for. The Book of Mormon has served as evidence to many that Joseph Smith was a prophet. You need to read the book, sincerely ponder the things contained therein, and ask God if it is true.
If that is not enough, you may find the following websites to be of interest:
http://www.jefflindsay.com/BMEvidences.shtml
http://www.jefflindsay.com/LDSFAQ/FQ_prophecies.shtml
And finally, the fact that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is extending across the entire globe, and growing at tremendous rates despite every attempt by the Church's enemies to bring it down, may serve as further evidence of divine providence. Joseph Smith in 1830 prophesied that the Church would fill North and South America and eventually the whole world. That's pretty bold for someone to say at a time when the Church was just starting out. But it is coming to pass before our own eyes.
2006-10-31 00:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by hmmm... 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Evidence and religion are almost mutually exclusive concepts. Basically, all the Mormon church has is their say-so followed by stories about all the good things that have happened to their followers.
Strange thing is...good things happen to non-Mormons too. And even the non-religious.
2006-10-29 17:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by Scott M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of evidence? videotape? audio? would that work or would you just say "oh that is altered" or "that's not real"...
Well, I personally have the most unshakable, undenyable evidence...my testimony. No one or nothing could shake it.
"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit..."
That is more than enough for me. Faith, people, I know it might seem like a new concept, but it's not. After the faith will come the answers.
2006-11-01 18:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God talks to me. Why wouldn't He talk to Joseph Smith?
Christ said "by their fruits you shall know them." Study the Mormons... do they act like the looney that some say Joseph Smith was? If not, then maybe you better pay closer attention to the LDS people and their teachings.
2006-10-29 17:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by msender77 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
See, thats the funny thing... religion and logic/evidence don't mix at all! Makes you wonder why billions follow religion without any evidence they aren't been ripped off.
2006-10-29 17:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh no - don't use evidence and religion in the same sentence. You'll upset people.
2006-10-29 17:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The same can be said of EVERY religion on Earth.
2006-10-29 17:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by trouthunter 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nobody... after the angels showed him the golden tablets they took them back up to, heaven?
2006-10-29 17:10:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋