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The Book of Mormon claimes to be “a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible.” Both the Bible and the Book of Mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faith–the very word of God.These claims have historically been taken on faith. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other? Is it even possible to “test” a rule of faith? More to the point, is there any basis for placing one’s faith in the Bible or the Book of Mormon?
For more than 170 years, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has declared the Book of Mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. Subtitled “Another Testament of Jesus Christ,” it recounts the story story of an Israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the American continents. Jesus, after His death and resurrection, is said to have visited this once-great Israelite civilization existing in the Americas.The Book of Mormon teaches that these Israelites are the principal ancestors of modern-day Native Americans. New discoveries in DNA research currently allow scientists to test this historical claim. Thousands of Native Americans from more than 150 tribes have been tested to determine their ancestry.Now the same DNA evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of The Book of Mormon, which serves as the foundation of the Mormon religion. The evidence answers one basic question: Are Israelites the principal ancestors of Native Americans?
In the mid 1990s, the Worldwide Church of God, which began as a religious cult founded by Herbert W. Armstrong, underwent a massive upheaval. At great personal cost, but with an eye to even greater spiritual gain, they renounced their heretical teachings and embraced biblical, evangelical Christianity, and moved from the bondage of legalism to freedom in the grace of Jesus Christ.The leadership and the laypeople of the transformed Worldwide Church of God tell the incredible story in their own words.
When Brigham Young led his Mormon followers westward, polygamy was taught as doctrine…not as an option, but as a requirement for exaltation. Joseph Smith had proclaimed it to be an everlasting covenant, a covenant from God himself.Today, the mainstream LDS Church seeks to distance itself from its peculiar “fundamentalist” cousins who adhere to the original teachings of Mormonism, including polygamy. Nevertheless, many mainstream Latter-day Saints who seek to follow Joseph Smith more faithfully, find themselves moving into Mormon fundamentalism… and plural marriage.This documentary examines the roots of Joseph Smith’s legacy, and its modern-day fruit.
This four hour documentary aired on PBS stations in 2007 and introduced much of the real history of the LDS church to the world, as well as to many faithful members of the church for the first time.Of most interest to those investigating the LDS church will be the first part which focuses on Joseph Smith and foundation and rise of the early church. Part two focuses more on the modern-day church and their humanitarian and missionary efforts.
“A 15 minute film that could change your life”This film has absolutely nothing to do with Mormonism. So why is it here? Because it is an excellent short film that does a great job of explaining who God is, what Jesus came to earth to do, and why it is important for us to know about it. Find a quiet place and really take this video in. It really can change your life.
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