Where does the Book of Mormon Contradict the bible?

Question

Chapters and verses please.

Sorry Beta Fishy, I'm with LDS Tenshi. I think I will be left disappointed. Or is that satisfied? Who knows. ;)

Direct contradictions! All you quoted was the bible, where's the BoM basis for that?

But Betafishy, I was still disappointed! That means I win too! If you have time, will you explain what you mean by that? How are they NOT contradictions?

Answer 1

Yes, we will all be very, very disappointed, since there is no contradictions.

Answer 2

I believe that the Bible and Book of Mormon are both true, yet I often find things that appear to contradict each other both between the Bible and Book of Mormon and in different books in the Bible.

Language is not perfect. In our limited capacity, we can misinterpret the things others have said. Some people do it intentionally. If you want to know the truth about the Bible, the Book of Mormon, or anything else, ask God. He will lead us to the truth if we really want to know and have faith in him.

Answer 3

I would like to say one thing to BrotherMichael. You said:
"Jesus said that a spirit does not have flesh and bones (Lk 24:39)"

Have you read that verse? Here is the whole thing:
"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."

The Bible says that Jesus has a body of flesh and bones. If you don't believe that, you don't believe the Bible.

Kirstycrisy, regarding this quote:
"The contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the Bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the Book of Mormon as Latter-day scripture that is supplemental to the Bible. The Bible came first, not the Book of Mormon. And whereas the Bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as A.D. 125-30, the Book of Mormon is wholly lacking in any such evidences of ancient origin. Is it not reasonable, therefore, to make the Bible the standard for judging the Book of Mormon, and not the other way around? If we accept the Bible as our "measuring stick" for spiritual truth, the Book of Mormon must be rejected."

It is faulty logic. If the Book or Mormon is a supplement to the Bible, then any supposed contradictions must be viewed in this light. By comparing them we can come to a greater knowledge of God, His son Jesus Christ, and the plan of salvation.

As far as a measuring stick is concerned, you need to be precise as to which version of the Bible you are referring to, and to which interpretation. I doubt that you will be able to get a consensus among all Christians. Remember, there are 100's of millions of Catholics who believe in Christ, and so you must include them in this effort.

No book, by itself, is sufficient to be our measuring stick for all things of a spiritual nature. It is essential to include the Living God and His Living Son in the process. Without the confirmation He sends through the Holy Ghost, (John 14:26), all we have is our own interpretation, and that's not good enough.

Answer 4

There's way too much contradiction to go into detail so I'll just provide you with these:

This one gives Brigham Young's challenge
http://my.homewithgod.com/wtdocs/standthe.html

What do you mean the Bible and the Book of Mormon do not contradict? Of Course they do! http://www.irr.org/mit/bombible.html

Answer 5

Here is the BofM contridicting The Mormon faith ALONE:
Mormon Doctrine Book of Mormon
Heaven consists of three levels or "glories"; evil people go to the lowest, "hell" (D&C 76:81-90), the glory of which "surpasses all understanding. Only Mormon apostates do not go to heaven, but to "outer darkness" (D&C 76:31-39) Only two possible fates after death: heaven or hell. Levels or degrees of heaven not mentioned.
Jesus and God the Father are separate beings. (D&C 130:22) Jesus and God the Father are the same. (Mosiah 3:8, 15:1-5, Ether 4:7, 12)
God has a body of flesh and bones. (D&C 130:22) God is a spirit. (Alma 18:26-28)
God was once a man like us, and progressed to godhood. (TJS 342-345) God does not change and has never changed. (Mormon 9:9, Moroni 8:18)
There are many gods. (TJS 370-373) There is only one God. (Alma 11:28-30)
We can become gods ourselves. (D&C 76:58, TJS 342-345) No mention of this idea.
We lived with God in a spirit world (a "premortal existence") before being born into this life. (D&C 49:17, 93:23-29, 138:55-56) No mention of this idea.
God is the literal father of our spirits, conceived by him and our "Mother in Heaven" (MD 516) No mention of this idea.
Mary conceived Jesus by natural means, namely, God the Father impregnated her. (MD 546-47, JoD 1:50-51, 8:115, 11:268) Mary conceived Jesus "by the power of the Holy Ghost" (Alma 7:10), by being "carried away in the spirit" (1 Nephi 11:15-19)
Those who do not accept the gospel in this life will have the opportunity to do so after death, and can receive baptism by proxy (D&C 127, 128) Salvation must be attained in this life; after one dies it is too late (Alma 34:34, 2 Nephi 9:38, Mosiah 2:36-39). No mention of baptism for the dead.
David and Solomon did nothing wrong by having many wives. (D&C 132:38-39) The polygamy of David and Solomon was "abominable" to the Lord (Jacob 2:24)
Priesthood divided into an upper (" after the order of Melchizedek") and lower ("Aaronic") priesthood No distinction between "priests" and "high priests"; priesthood is "after the order of [the Son of] God" (Alma 4:20, 13:1-12). No mention of "Aaronic" priesthood.
Salvation in the highest heaven ("exaltation") requires undergoing the "endowment" initiation ceremony in a temple, the details of which are kept strictly secret. The participants are required to take numerous oaths, which are also secret. Details "Secret combinations" requiring secret oaths are condemned. (Mormon 8:27, 40, 2 Nephi 26:22, Helaman 6:22, and many others.) No mention of any such ritual as part of the gospel. No mention of "exaltation" or "endowment."
Exaltation requires marriage in a Mormon temple. (D&C 131:1-4) No mention of this doctrine.
"Celestial marriage" lasts for time and all eternity. (DoS 2:58 ff) No mention of this doctrine.
The "first resurrection" is only for the righteous. (D&C 76:64. 63:18) The "first resurrection" is for all who died before Christ's resurrection, righteous and unrighteous alike (Mosiah 15:24, Alma 40:16-17)
The "idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man's heart" is false. (D&C 130:31; verse 22 says that it is the Holy Ghost that "dwell[s] in us") "The Lord" dwells in the hearts of the righteous. (Alma 34:36)
The Lord's Supper consists of bread and water. The Lord's Supper should consist of bread and wine. (3 Nephi 18:1-9, Moroni 5)
Church is governed by the three men of the "First Presidency," higher in authority than the Quorum of Twelve. Jesus placed twelve disciples over the church he founded in America. (3 Nephi 12, passim) No "first presidency" mentioned.
Except for Joseph Smith, all prophets are promoted to that office by those above them in rank, and by seniority. They work their way up to the top. Prophets are called directly by God.
The church is trying to befriend people of other religions with the message "All churches have some truth"; "The church has always extended a hand of friendship and fellowship to those of other faiths, and will continue to do so." There are two churches only: the true church and the "church of the devil," "the whore of Babylon" (1 Nephi 14:10-12). A church which seeks to become "popular in the eyes of the world" is of the devil. (1 Nephi 22:23)
Since 1978 the church claims that it is not racist, that all races are equal and that the color of a person's skin has no religious significance. A dark skin is a curse from God, a punishment for one's unrighteousness (or the unrighteousness of one's ancestors). A dark skin can become light through righteousness. (1 Nephi 12:23, 2 Nephi 5:21, Alma 3:6, Mormon 5:15, Jacob 3:8-9, 3 Nephi 2:15)

Answer 6

Next can we do a question on where the Book of Mormon clarifies the Bible? Compliments the Bible?

[sigh] but really, I'd just love to know how to soften their hearts and pride to an understanding of the truth and fulness of the gospel and the plan of salvation... [as Alma said, oh, that I were an angel that I might go forth with a mighty trump, the trump of God!]

Best wishes

Answer 7

It counterdicts the teachings of some denominations, so they will claim it contradicts the Bible. It teaches against infant baptism, for example. Critics will cite other differences with LDS doctrine such as eternal marriage and assume this is from the Book of Mormon. In fact there are several doctrines that have nothing to do with it.

Answer 8

I've asked the question...maybe someday people will get that it doesn't and move on.

Edit:
What I think people fear is that if they can't say that the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible, then they have to be open to the possibility that the Book of Mormon is EXACTLY what it claims to be. And if the Book of Mormon is what it claims to be...than Joseph Smith really was a prophet of God. And if Joseph Smith really was a prophet of God, then the Restoration really did happen. And if the restoration really did Happen, then Modern revelation really does exist...and they would have to be open to the possibility that all the things they REALLY hate about us could be true.

But, if they dismiss the Book of Mormon out of hand...then they don't have to consider any of the other issues. So, most people aren't going to take a long prayerful look at the Book of Mormon, simply because the knowledge of it's truthfulness changes lives for the better...but these people want God to fit into their lives not have their lives fit into Gods plans.

Just my opinion.

Edit2:
edadlog

You do realize that the article that you sited is completely false and has no clue what it is talking about...right?

Answer 9

Here are some links to lists of direct contradictions for you, since you asked.
http://www.irr.org/mit/bombible.html

http://www.utlm.org/onlineresources/bibleandbomcontradictions.htm

Oh and yes, the BoM also contradicts *itself.*
http://www.bible.ca/mor-contradictions.htm


Maybe later you can post again and tell us why these specific contradictions aren't contradictions, hmm?

No, I guess you *won't* be able to do that, after all.

Answer 10

These issues have been answered and answered but people claiming that the Book of Mormon is false keep bringing them up and ignoring the evidence presented.

Check out:

http://www.fairlds.org