Compelling Witness

[@skyhiker9669]

Him, “Can you prove it?” Her, “Can you read it?”

[@Bekahprincess3]

Tad R. Callister swooping in at the end was my FAVORITE! He’s such a boss. My husband and I quote him all the time. We love his books and talks and loved meeting with him in person last year ❤ this is a beautiful witness of the divinity of the Book of Mormon as God’s word. I know it is another witness of Jesus Christ and was written and preserved for our day to restore the fullness of truth and nature of God.

[@strivetobe]

Yes! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@whozacardoza4063]

I am so thankful for the Bible AND the Book of Mormon. They are witnesses to each other that help me to know my Savior. In the Bible, we have the life of Christ and in the Book of Mormon we have a perfect witness to His life. The importance of both books together cannot be overlooked.

[@ephraimcullen]

@Virginia Wheeler And modern revelation adds context to the scriptures, while helping us through trials that are specific to our time. The scriptures truly are a blessing.

[@kristinabaker4433]

Amen 💖

[@ashlyncrane8992]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing

[@kencarroll18]

I love the Book of Mormon! I have studied it and lived by its teachings now for more than 40 years. What a blessing it has been in my life! I highly recommend it.

[@clarakesi]

Love this video! And IT'S TANNER FROM STUDIO C!!!! YO!

[@stalincespedes5093]

I was thinking "This defense thing remind me a lot of a talk given by brother Tad R. Callister on October 2017." Then he appeared at the end. What a magical moment.

[@jacobaarongarner]

I adore that talk!

[@elzacs5894]

Me too.

[@bethchea]

Brother Callister made this video!

[@EduardoEndressMachado]

Yeah, it's totally based on that

[@vippy61]

Same!!! His cameo made me so happy! I loved his talk. He's phenomenal!

[@breezeh1127]

I really love this💗 I feel like whom ever came up with this short truly knows how our youth thinks and sees the world. It is very relatable and full of spirit 💞

[@josephcrews6423]

65 working days. That's incredible. As a writer myself, to dictate a 600 page books in that little time, you couldn't have paused for thirty seconds, let alone edits and brainstorming - and names! It takes me half an hour just to figure out one normal name.

[@TAIY_Music]

I love this video!!! Thank you!!! ❤

[@strivetobe]

Thank you for your comment! We're happy to hear you love the video!💛

[@youtubeusername2836]

Thank you for sharing this message!

[@furnissfamilyfun]

Beautiful. I love this example of a true testimony. Find out for yourself. Don’t listen to others.

[@sadespain2339]

That ending was fantastic!! "You have to read it and ask God so He can tell you if I have a case." ❤

[@josephshumway]

This is amazing! I love that Elder Callister is the judge! ♥️

[@colbycapps508]

This was a beautiful and fun example of healthy conversations we can have, while also pointing out some important facts about the miraculous origins of The Book of Mormon.

[@mrmanor101]

I love the Book of Mormon!!! Love from Ireland

[@TheKetoSurvivor]

Well done. I love the Bible and what it teaches and I love that the Book of Mormon is another testimony of Jesus Christ. There are such pearls of wisdom and evidence of God's grace and love in both. ♥

[@edhuhtala8457]

The Book of Mormon is a powerful testimony that adds to the Holy Bible. It is filled with the power and inspiration of God for those who choose to read it with an honest, open heart.

[@fsymusic-porisaaca.salgado1321]

this video will help us to share the gospel in a better way. What a great video!

[@cheyennebolan8584]

Thank you for this video. It is an answer to my prayers!

[@yuyunningsih8762]

Amazing and inspiring stories ❤when you believe Book Mormon is true. The Holly Spirit will always be with you and you can prove it.

[@raechelmiller7168]

I love the message behind this. There will always be facts to prove or disclaim things. But God will always and has always had the full truth. It's up to us to ask him for that truth. And he will always answer because he loves us.

[@deborahalgra471]

Love it! The last two Books of Mormon I gave away were received by people that actually read them. Of one I know that he, while reading it, all the time got a feeling that what he was reading is true. I told him, that the Holy Ghost was testifying of the truths he was reading. I told him, to take good notice of that feeling, for it will tell him when the Holy Ghost is present. And that is happening to anyone who is going to read the Book of Mormon with true intent. And it won't hurt to start praying about it.

[@p.s.dupont7455]

What a beautiful video! I too know that the Book of Mormon is true. The only Book on earth that sends you to the Source of all truth (God), to know for yourself if it's true. I LOVE the Book of Mormon

[@p.s.dupont7455]

@@Cyrusmagi Hi, the Book of James invites to ask God for wisdom if we lack it. The Book of Mormon specifically invite readers, to pray, ponder the words it contains and ask God if it's not true. Only the Book of Mormon does that. :)

[@profsaustin]

The Book of Mormon is a most remarkable book. There are multiple evidences of its truthfulness, from Chiasmus to archeology. But ultimately it’s the Spirit of God that bears witness to its truthfulness. I have read and studied the Book of Mormon many times. I have felt that confirming witness of the Spirit and I testify that it is true! Don’t rely on what others have said - read it for yourself.

[@ilovepinkroses5167]

We can get caught up in facts or discrepancies of history, but what is absolute truth is that the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ who's real, and lives, and His Gospel is in this book. The Holy Ghost will testify of the truth but only if you're willing to trust that He will. Have an Open heart and mind.

[@Coal-RubL]

i love pink roses how does one "get caught up in facts" are facts a distraction from the truth...

[@waaaghboss64]

If you're a fool i suppose. We can get caught up in the truth, or we can fall for the century old lies of a proven con artist.

[@Coal-RubL]

waaaghboss64 so your saying that joseph smith didnt marry women that were already married to other men? Your saying that blacks recieved the priesthood and then stopped recieiving it without revelation is okay? So prophets can do things without revelation and its okay?

[@Coal-RubL]

waaaghboss64 you are the fool...

[@Cyrusmagi]

of all the christian churches of the world The church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints is bearing much fruit with relatively so few. Any Christian or non christian cannot be a little impressed with all the many programs established tohelp all human kind. The church is growing and will continue to do so. All religions and organisations have rough edges but dont worry they will get smoothed out.

[@azluxurytour3648]

Joseph produced the books from Mosiah to Moroni in less than 100 days. Working in a remote location of Pennsylvania. Joseph and Oliver and Emma the only ones at the cabin. Please explain how he did this?

[@jenniferrenart9833]

This is a classic example of the straw man fallacy. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man) This video does not come close to addressing the concerns and objections of actual skeptics of this organization.

[@lovelynpostrado9504]

This video helps a lot💕

[@puppyunicorn9143]

Thank you so much!!❤️

[@kassideej88]

I know the Book of Mormon to be absolutely true. J have not the slightest doubt of that. Joseph Smith was the prophet of the Restoration, and will always be. I also know that Emma was faithful, and stood by Joseph even to the end of his, and also her life. You can make the argument that she didn’t agree with him all the time, but let’s face it, what relationship doesn’t have disagreements. Emma was faithful, and stood by Joseph. That I know.

[@charleslucas2643]

The Book of Mormon is the word of God & another witness for Jesus Christ. I just felt that sure witness again. Thank you

[@benv7933]

Skyline High School!! Also this is very well done. I love this! Totally reminds me of a 90s type of Seminary video.

[@llgoldstein2710]

If you want to know if the book is true then read it, think about what you read and pray to ask God if it is true. The way to know is simple and the Lord will help you to know of its truthfulness.

[@rogbart]

Read it, prayed about it, the answer from God was that it was a falsehood. So there is that. Sorry, the answer is no, it's fake

[@richessekabongo1215]

Wow. This is so revelatory! Just what I needed! REALLY felt the Spirit while watching this, and seeing a Church authority. NICE!🤙🏾

[@lareefairbanks419]

Great presentation! Great Book!

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

I know The Book of Mormon is true & is the word of God! It truly testifies that Jesus is the Christ! I love being able to read the BOM & the Bible together.❤❤❤

[@authorkellylclark]

The Bible isn't secondary, but it does have it's errors (mostly from translation errors and copy errors from when the Bible was reprouduced by hand and translated into different languages.) It is true and amazing, just not as absolutely reliable. :)

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

@@tdubs5128, I do not doubt The Holy Bible. I know it is the word of God. It is reliable & it is scripture. I absolutely love the Bible & have a strong testimony of its truthfulness. We are talking about a few errors due to translation. This is why we only use the King James version, because it is the version that is most accurate. I'm so glad you know the Bible is true & that you have a testimony of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless!! 💙💙💙

[@renearmandoportillocarranz588]

Thanks for this amazing video💕

[@Charles-Pettibone]

With all respect, those quotations from Emma are taken seriously out of context. She was responding specifically to the notion that Joseph was dictating from the Spalding manuscript- in fact, Emma was not provably a scribe for any extant Book of Mormon text. Oliver Cowdery was responsible for the vast majority. This is the same interview where Emma lies to Joseph III about polygamy, telling him that Joseph never sanctioned the practice and that D&C 132 was a lie. And we know that Joseph *could* dictate coherent letters, because he did so- around this time and many times afterwards.

[@kendallguinn5165]

Aaayyy it's Tanner from studio c!!

[@SuperSM81]

Ask God if the Book of Mormon is True! If you want to know it for yourself, study it and go straight to the source of all sacred scriptures which is God through prayer! He will tell you through the quiet and warmth voice of the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is True! That’s how I know and I invite you to try it for yourself.

[@msrandomme12]

I know this book is true with all my heart. ❤ This beautiful girl has such a wonderful spirit.

[@GreenPhantomPleco]

That cameo tho :)

[@BenArkell]

Wasn't that great!

[@halfhumanhalfzombie]

Tad R. Callister

[@jenniferg1424]

the BEST!

[@mostout8076]

the guy in there is in Studio C

[@safiyapinnock285]

this video inspired me so much especially joseph's story

[@kelijordan6922]

The whole "Joseph only had a 3rd grade education" lie has been debunked so many times. He might not have had formal education, but they had a large library of books in his house growing up, he had very educated parents, and he was incredibly intelligent. He was known for his storytelling and ability to create lavish fiction. His parents even attested to this. Joseph DID write the doctrine and covenants and it has a similar tone to the rest of the Book of Mormon. But members somehow conveniently forget that this "3rd grade educated" man wrote 138 chapters of eloquence. Emma Smith left the church. She hated half the things Joseph did. He cheated on her and never asked for permission from his first wife, he hid things from her, etc. She was never allowed to see the plates and there's very little recording of her actually defending Joseph like is portrayed in this video. "It's not about proving with facts" = THE ROOT DEFINITION OF A CULT This whole thing was puke worthy and pathetic. www.mormonstories.org/book

[@uthinkiamhot]

The Book of Pukei

[@srasmusson2085]

Joseph Smith never cheated on his wife. And why would he ask for permission from his wife when he was doing Gods work? If god asked you to do something would you ask your mom or dad if you could do it? No you wouldn't and if you would your just dumb.

[@uthinkiamhot]

@@srasmusson2085🤣🤣🤣🤣 you sound like Trump, "I didn't do anything wrong, but if I did that wrong thing then it wouldn't be wrong". Joe had sex with Fanny while married to Emma without Emma's concent. That's text book cheating. But if your god is down with that then worship him to your heart's content.

[@kelijordan6922]

@@srasmusson2085 I'm not dumb at all. I give a shit about consent. If my parents told me to punch my sister, I absolutely wouldn't do it unless she said she didn't care. Joseph absolutely cheated on his wife. If your partner isnt okay with you sleeping with other people, then that's cheating.

[@srasmusson2085]

@@uthinkiamhot again Joseph Smith never not once did he cheat on Emma Smith. Where is your actual proof and not just some anti Mormon website that you go to. Actual proof. Oh wait thats right there isn't any proof because it never happened.

[@ingvildkvakestad]

Are you kiding me I am preparing to share my testimony of the the church and the book of mormon this was perfect

[@helgemrklid404]

great video. Brother Tad E. Callister is a man With a strong fiaith in the Book of Mormon and the Restored Gospel

[@MicahRachelle]

It is through the spirit we know all things! The Book of Mormon is Gods word. I love this video! It is not our job to justify God's word with facts or arguments, but rather to believe and know that no matter what other people say we are justified in God. This is his truth and we are not ashamed.

[@tdubs5128]

The Bible warns us to not rely on just our feelings. Religions like the Jehovah Witness also rely on feelings to confirm the truthfulness of their church and there are many others. They believe the spirit is confirming it. Do you not see a problem with this method? We all can be easily deceived by our own desires and bias.

[@williamturner6192]

@@tdubs5128 It isn't just feelings, the Spirit usually calls things to our attention to show the truthfulness of the word, personal guidance to evidence that it can then also testify to, the thing with proving the reality behind the Book of Mormon and the restoration of Christ's church only by the "intellectual way" is that it lacks the power of the Spirit witnessing of the truth, from there the Spirit will point out evidence on a personal basis.

[@mikecarver8166]

I love the Book of Mormon. I read from it everyday. It has made me a better man and brought me closer to the Savior. Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. I think if you accept that, you would have accepted christ and his apostles anciently. If you cannot accept the restored church, the Priesthood and new inspired scripture why would you have been any different then, accepting Jesus, the apostles and new inspired scripture that he spoke? I'm convinced that many of the church's critics would have stood with Saul at the stoning of Stephen.

[@pennyjanedesigns]

I loved this! So great!

[@JAVIERMORALES-jw9bz]

Real, True, Amazing, Word of God. 😍😍

[@mdudley775]

Clear and easy: You can know for yourself. You don't have to believe me!

[@DuncanCunningham]

That hair must take a lot of work, it’s amazing.

[@merveillebanza248]

Duncan Cunningham yes I get mine done like that too, it mostly takes 3hours the most lol. I enjoyed the video which thought me to stay true to the truth that I believe and beverage hide or deny it. :) JESUS CHRIST IS OUR SVIOR WHO LOVES ALL MANKIND

[@fidelischibueze5697]

How did Joseph Smith see God? Please I need clarity. The Bible declares that no one has ever seen the Being in the Godhead known as God the Father (Exodus 33:19 - 20, 1Timothy 6:15 - 16, etc.). Several people, however, did see and interact with a pre-incarnate Jesus Christ such as Jacob (Genesis 32:30), Moses (Exodus 33:11, Deuteronomy 5:4, 34:10) and Job (Job 42:1, 5). Still more people, in the New Testament, saw Jesus or God the Son during his ministry on earth (1John 4:14).

[@williamturner6192]

There are at least some cases like Adam that make that statement need at least some modification.

[@strivetobe]

This is a great question. We have teachers called missionaries from our faith. They would love to talk about your questions. You can reach out to them here: www.comeuntochrist.org/belong/meet-missionaries. Thanks!

[@cabcostudios]

After doing my own scriptural and historical research, I can testify that this book is true!

[@BenArkell]

Awesome, thanks Allison!

[@tdubs5128]

What historical evidence is there to prove the book is true?

[@IrishCollegeGirl]

​@@tdubs5128 If you are honestly open-minded, I highly recommend reading Of Faith & Reason: 80 Evidences Supporting Joseph Smith, FairMormon.org and BookofMormonCentral.org. If you have read anti-Church of Jesus Christ literature, try giving the opposite literature a try. Some of my favorite supporting evidences include: --The extensive allegory on olive tree horticulture in the Mediterranean in Jacob 5 (one of the books in the BoM, like how the Bible has the books of Genesis, Numbers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, etc) is spot on. It correctly speaks of how to prune, dig about, dung and nourish olive trees; how to graft tame to wild and wild to tame; how to graft tame back into tame; how to balance tops and roots by pruning and reasons for doing this; how to save the roots of trees whose branches have decayed, and how to transplant branches, and at least a dozen other components. Even critics have admitted this attention to minute details and practices is incredibly impressive. --In Helaman 7:10, we read that the prophet Nephi went to pray on a tower in a garden by "the highway which led to the chief market." There isn't any reason an author making up a story should include that description. Yet in Mesoamerica (where most scholars of the Church of Jesus believe the BoM took place), archaeological digs have now found that there would have been several smaller open-air markets and then a chief market in the main plaza/courtyard near the temples. --In the Book of Mormon, it talks about armor being "thick clothing." In the 1800's, the word armor would bring to mind metal suits used in late medieval Western Europe. But now we find that the Aztecs and others wore a protective, thick, quilted armor garment called an ichauipili, which could withstand a direct arrow impact. --In the book of Alma, we read of a major battle that took place at the end of the year (around December according to calendars used in Mesoamerica). It says that the armies were exhausted because of their "labors and heat of the day." Now I live in the eastern US and that doesn't describe winter to me. But it would make sense if I was talking about Mesoamerica. --In about AD 49, many people in the Book of Mormon city Zarahemla left because of contentions in the land. Their new location lacked timber so they built homes out of cement. So many critics at the time of Joseph Smith ridiculed this reference of cement. However, now we know that some Mesoamericans extensively used cement during that time period (like the temple complex at Teotihuacan). -- Joseph Smith was mercilessly mocked for the idea of metal plates. But now we know of many examples across the world, e.g. the Byblos Syllabic inscriptions, Laws of Manu, gold tablet of Darius, King Kaniska's copper sheet scriptures enclosed in a stone box, Bimbisara's gold plate to Pukkhasati, a treaty between the King of Ava and the Portuguese on a plate of gold, Master Mo-Tzu (China circa 300 BC) says he knows of writings inscribed on metal and stone and the most relevant example: the Pyrgi gold plates from 600 BC-- the same time when the Book of Mormon story starts. -- Dozens of names in the Book of Mormon have ancient Hebrew or Egyptian origins. And that is just what Joseph Smith said in his writings-- that the language of the plates was reformed Egyptian incorporating Hebrew. --In Nephi 1, chapters 3-4, Nephi says that the Lord is mightier than Laban and his fifty men that Laban commands, or even Laban's tens of thousands. In the Amarna Letters from the earlier time when Jerusalem was being besieged we read that the military governor commanded fifty men in the city for patrolling the streets, etc and ten thousand men in the field. Sound familiar? If I was making up a story, I would probably just say a big random number, not mention two very disparate figures. There are so many more evidences and I encourage you to read further about them with an open mind :)

[@davidbutler641]

Elder Ezra Taft Bensen foresaw the Book of Mormon flood the world in may ways, including movies and films. Prophecy fulfilled.

[@mr.brightside7441]

yes!

[@lqfmed]

I know the Book of Mormon is true by myself.

[@johnhinckley2042]

Don't just read it once. Keep reading it throughout your life. If you lose out in the end it will only be because you chose to ignore this book.

[@cookierushi3135]

I LOVE these

[@hollyodii5969]

The Book of Mormon is true.

[@BenArkell]

Amen!

[@richessekabongo1215]

It is!

[@bradengv5187]

It makes you feel happy because it's a novel. The book is false.

[@zz7007]

You’re a fool. Just shut up and pay your 10%.

[@zz7007]

Lucky for the LDS Church that it’s not about proving it is true

[@aelizadhellambino7968]

a very buitiful video i watch

[@wgrroseberry]

I know The Book of Mormon is true.

[@hectorbegay3446]

Ask Emma about Fanny Alger.

[@BenArkell]

We don't need to ask Emma about her - it talks about Fanny in Saints >> history.lds.org/saints

[@uthinkiamhot]

Ask the church, they finally admit after years of denial that the two were married. Turns out that Oliver Cowdry was excommunicated for telling the truth. www.lds.org/topics/plural-marriage-in-kirtland-and-nauvoo?lang=eng

[@markgould4360]

Objection, relevance.

[@uthinkiamhot]

@@markgould4360 she has historically lied to defend Joseph's actions. Her testimony about Joe not being able to form coherent sentences is a bit suspect.

[@markgould4360]

uthinkiamhot it was a parody, she’s not alive and didn’t appear in the video. ;)

[@soloforavelojaona2657]

I do testify that it is a wod of God...

[@briannaspencer9169]

I know this is probably staged but this seems that we are all able to preach like this. I love this video

[@ronvanleuven5327]

The Book of Mormon is true. Most of the disparaging remarks have been answered over the years and have been repeated many times as though there are no further disparagement.

[@garnetsudyn5956]

Great Video!

[@JosephSavaiinaea]

Cool,

[@miriamjesse1628]

Tanner Gilman! He's in Studio C now; he's the guy trying to prove that's it's fake.

[@joaop.barata6062]

As Han Solo would say: it's true, all of it!

[@steel4331]

Man, I Love THAT!

[@otuafirst9122]

your honor she said stupid😂

[@vippy61]

hahaha...loved that line!

[@kelijordan6922]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@ingramwifey2016]

😂😂 classic seminary video! Love it

[@zoeyl4958]

Who is the guy who plays the skeptic? I swear I've seen him in other things! Also, this video was fantastic! A great example of how we can respond to situations like this.

[@Seth-dv7he]

He's in the new Studio C cast

[@coultergill7728]

Tanner Gillman from Studio C if you're talking about the high school student

[@jorgevanegas7751]

translation please into spanish

[@johnhinckley2042]

Lea Santos: El Estandarte de la Verdad... Santos, tomo I. Tiene la historia de lo que estan hablando aqui. O sera que ya han traducido el video al Español.

[@hectorbegay3446]

Oh please! Cesletter.org.

[@GentlyHewStone]

www.fairmormon.org/answers/Criticism_of_Mormonism/Online_documents/Letter_to_a_CES_Director

[@Phornax7]

@@GentlyHewStone cesletter.org/debunking-fairmormon/fairmormon-ces-homepage.html#overview

[@IrishCollegeGirl]

Love this! Way to go :)

[@shamojj]

I understand the massage and purpose of this video, but I don’t think we should go to deep into this secular evidence route. The only witness we need is that of God. If God told us it’s true, THAT IS FINAL

[@jacobaarongarner]

I full heatedly agree but it is kind of fun to see this side of it.

[@Coal-RubL]

Jonathan Shamo you feelings dictate truth right? When you "feel" the spirit... so answer this yes or no... did joseph smith marry a women who was already married to another man. If you cant give me a yes or no answer than just continue your life in dilusion pal. I mean hey... ignorance is bliss i guess

[@BenArkell]

That was kind of the point of the whole video Jonathan.

[@aoBubs]

Benjamin Kline Yes, next question. Also what is a “dilusion” lol?

[@Coal-RubL]

aoBubs so regardless of the fact that prophets have prevented temple blessings from children of god without permission from god you still believe that the church is true because of your testimony in the book of mormon?

[@mathewdon1490]

Dum dum dum dum dum

[@benjamindurkin4691]

For those of you arguing over the facts of the video, you missed the whole point of it, you should rewatch it, or think back on it.

[@Cyrusmagi]

I know its old hat but i think this young lady has been selected to appeal to other people of her race. I wonder with awe how a person like this lady can accept and understand the cursings placed upon her for fathers in the book of Mormon without taking offence. If someone would kindly explain how if they have accepted the cursings. Its no coincidence that a black woman was chosen to defend the book.

[@williamturner6192]

I think I see some points that come to mind when you say that but, as you have asked me (in the sense of I am someone and it was a question open for someone to answer) to clearify (and if this is not what you were referring to please point me to what you meant) A. Since you said the Book of Mormon I will assume here you mean the skin of blackness set as a marker on the Lamanites, this was a mark, not a curse B. If you meant the matter with the Priesthood despite some strange accusations about it not coming from revelation it, like the practice of plural marriage, was a hard, often confusing thing for most God gave instruction concerning and was never something the church said was about a cursing, though some speculation about that has been circled.

[@mallorygardner5947]

Interesting that they brought in “Emma Smith”, who left Joesph multiple times when he brought other women to his home. BEFORE polygamy was “ordained” by God. Also how progressive of them to put a black woman in the lead, when before 1978 she would go to heaven as a servant. (That was long after slavery was abolished, friends)

[@elbamhcurt]

The Book of Mormon is a compelling witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, of His Sacred Mission, of His Infinite Atonement, and of the importance of using our moral agency to choose righteousness to have peace and to be happy in this life, which is our test to prove ourselves worthy to return to live with Our Heavenly Parents and with Jesus Christ in Celestial Kingdom, together with our earthly families! There are so many examples in the Book of Mormon that show the consecquences of choosing righteousness, as well as examples of not chosing righteousness, so that we can choose for ourselves and understand the consecquences of our choices! The Book of Mormon also clarifies and teaches eternal truths and sacred ordinances that were lost and are not so clearly taught in the Bible, due to scholarly translations which lacked the inspiration from the Holy Ghost! I challenge you and/or anyone who honestly wants to know if the Book of Mormon is true or fiction to read it, instead of judging it without knowing what it contains, and to ask God, in the name of Jesus Christ, if this Sacred Book of Holy Scripture is true, and, I promise you that if you ask with a sincere desire to know about its truthfulness, the Holy Ghost, which is the One who inspired its writing and traslation, will also give you a sure witness that this Book is true! I say this in the name of Jesus Chris, Amen!

[@honestwitness4083]

Alma 7:10 says Jesus was born in Jerusalem. That is false. He was born in Bethlehem. The Holy Ghost would not make a mistake. Jospeh made it up. The Book of Mormon is lies. I read the 1 Nephi and realized it was trash once you come across the chapter that says " and it came to pass " like 100 times. That's not god making those mistakes. It Joseph. Who got drunk in a jail cell and killed a guard before he died. He was a wicked man.

[@vampov]

This is too corny I'm going to watch the other videos

[@celestemoss1141]

This video is so misleading it’s not even funny.

[@joshc4018]

I full on believe people should stand up for their beliefs, but it needs to be done on an honest and open minded way. Videos like these are horrid, but some will see through the fog and ponder the implications. Mormons want to believe, and some want to believe more than they want to know truth. The thing is, mormons know what it's like to oppose and disbelieve their religion, because it's nearly no different than opposing or disbelieving any other religion. One thing that makes Mormonism so easy to disprove and point out for the rest of the world is how young it is, how myopic its early claims were, and how dichotomous its claims ARE. But most mormons won't listen, and I can't say as I blame them. When I was super young, I didn't listen to former or non members. They were combative, in my eyes. It also doesn't help that it's hard for most to admit when they're wrong.

[@Coal-RubL]

Josh C thank you so so so much... the biggest issue is that so many members are raised in close minded settings

[@elbamhcurt]

The Book of Mormon is a compelling witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, of His Sacred Mission, of His Infinite Atonement, and of the importance of using our moral agency to choose righteousness to have peace and to be happy in this life, which is our test to prove ourselves worthy to return to live with Our Heavenly Parents and with Jesus Christ in Celestial Kingdom, together with our earthly families! There are so many examples in the Book of Mormon that show the consecquences of choosing righteousness, as well as examples of not chosing righteousness, so that we can choose for ourselves and understand the consecquences of our choices! The Book of Mormon also clarifies and teaches eternal truths and sacred ordinances that were lost and are not so clearly taught in the Bible, due to scholarly translations which lacked the inspiration from the Holy Ghost! I challenge you and/or anyone who honestly wants to know if the Book of Mormon is true or fiction to read it, instead of judging it without knowing what it contains, and to ask God, in the name of Jesus Christ, if this Sacred Book of Holy Scripture is true, and, I promise you that if you ask with a sincere desire to know about its truthfulness, the Holy Ghost, which is the One who inspired its writing and traslation, will also give you a sure witness that this Book is true! I say this in the name of Jesus Chris, Amen!

[@anniec1551]

Why do you think it is misleading?

[@Coal-RubL]

Annie C because the video is biased... according to this video faith is more important than facts

[@jajw1990]

The Book of Mormon is the word of God. Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ brings happiness and contentment in this messed up world. Love and peace to all!

[@benjamindurkin4691]

Like Others, I am a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we find comfort and inspiration from the Bible as well as the Book of Mormon. We also find that the book of Mormon has elaborated many parts of the Bible, as well as introduced new knowledge the Bible lacked. An example of this is when Joseph Smith found that when a child dies, they are delivered to Heaven, they are not sent to Hell. I am not looking to Convert you here but I am giving my side of what the book of Mormon is. I do not disagree with the Bible, it is just sometimes, it can be very confusing, in Isaiah for Example. That isn't the only reason for the Book of Mormon, I mean, if you wanted the Kingdom of heaven and to dwell with God, wouldn't you take every possible outlet that will help guide you there? This Book has saved many families and changed Millions of lives, that and the Bible together can help all who seek God and Jesus Christ!

[@havegottogitgud]

It is true.

[@Cyrusmagi]

To try and jutisfy or prove the book of mormon with seeminly amazing facts about the translation process is rather a weak arguement( unless you might be appealing to people of African location) in this day of information highway. If you call that a miracle then you have to call the many amazing inventions and achiements of the world a miracle too. Mozart was 8 yrs old when he composed symphony no 1 in Eb major. A 12 yr old boy had a New York Best seller "just Jake". A 4 yr old indian boy Ayan gogoi Gohain had big success with a book called Honeycomb. Blair Pascal was 19 when he invented the first mechanical calculator. Louis Braille 15 created Braille. Alexander G Bell was 20 when he invented the telephone. David Bowie also of poor education created countless complicated music scores and hit songs and recorded them ist session. and so it goes on. The question is does an individual really want to know if there is a loving God and is the man Jesus Christ Gods Son and Saviour of Mankind. Of course tell people what you believe and bearing ones testimoney of the mission of the saviour and that you believe in the Book of Mormon is Another witness of him Jesus the Christ. keep it Brief and sincere the spirt will promt you at the best time. Dont focus all your energy just on the book of Mormon read the New Testament it has much wonderful accounts and spiritual uplifting stories and history. Enjoyable and thought provoking clip, well done.

[@johnroberts6695]

The director shouldn't have had our Defense advocate constantly shrugging...it's aggravating. Her profile shots also are irritating. Can't we find some professional directors to do these films? This was a good try, but the direction was hideous. Can't really tell about the acting as the direction was so awful. After watching it, the one thing that I keep seeing in my mind is that woman talking and shrugging at the same time. We need better writing, too. And who cast Emma Smith? The church needs to get it right. It didn't knock anything out of the ball park with this production.

[@tdubs5128]

The Book of Mormon’s reliance on concepts found in the Bible and pre-existing biblical doctrine, and its attempt to mimic Elizabethton English, original language cadences, and the heartfelt passion of prophets that lived their revelations exposes it as a “pastiche.” Pronounced “pass-teesh,” this word is used to describe “a dramatic, literary, or musical piece openly imitating the previous works of other artists.” In other words, the Book of Mormon is not a genuine new revelation, but rather a blatant imitation of the real thing. When reading the Book of Mormon it becomes readily apparent that it is a pastiche of the Bible. The internal evidence indicates that this book was written by an individual who received no new revelations from God, but rather compiled a book that presents a partial and misleading collage of biblical concepts and a mosaic of scriptural words and phrases mixed with false information. I believe a careful survey of the Book of Mormon reveals it is not “another testament of Jesus Christ”, but rather a “false testament of Jesus Christ.” Will Hoyt

[@kasenpeterson7883]

I don’t know why people have to question what happened or how it happened. Y’all just need to have more faith if you question this. Joseph Smith is a true prophet and did indeed translate the BOM through the revaluation of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Just believe.

[@williamturner6192]

We actually are told to seek for truth, some just don't work with the Spirit or they go to inaccurate sources. Glad to see a comment faithful and not... well, arguing.

[@paulyoung1209]

I can testify that the only true religious book in the world is the Holy Quran and that the only true prophet of Almighty Allah was Mohammed, peace be upon him!

[@MrNirom1]

What do all the scripture verses in the Book of Mormon say about the lands that surround them... and are contained with in them? If you can't follow what the scripture actually says... then you won't find the right place. It is very simple. Here... look it up yourselves: First start with what Moroni said to Joseph Smith: He said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the source from whence they sprang. Now... what is the definition of "this continent"? Everyone knows that Joseph Smith was in New York when the Angel told him that. Today... if we said "this continent" we would say NORTH AMERICA. But in 1830... "this continent" meant both SOUTH AND NORTH AMERICA. The two were NOT considered separated at that time. And this continued into the 1900's. So.. understanding that... lets take a peek at what the Book of Mormon says about the land they were on. @t Feel free to contact me!

[@zz7007]

These unique names are right out of the Bible. The other names only have a letter added or taken from the ending. Also, Joe was no idiot. He was more than capable of writing this fiction.

[@bradengv5187]

The church is false. It's a novel.

[@anniec1551]

What?

[@anniec1551]

Have you read the Book of Mormon?

[@bradengv5187]

@@anniec1551 I'm a temple worker who left the church. Have I read the BOM....?

[@markgould4360]

Objection, basis, foundation, hearsay.

[@michl2460]

the book of mormon is trueee

[@uthinkiamhot]

It is best to avoid the courtroom style defense of the book of mormon and resort to the cafeteria testimony, because historical facts, evidence, and church history are not faith promoting. A court of law would not side in favor of Joseph Smith, they would hang him for treason against the U.S. Constitution. Hand the guy the book, say "read it for yourself", and carry on. Don't think about it.

[@jamesmaclean5586]

I invite you to consider that you have been duped about the virtue of the history of the Prophet Joseph Smith who endure over 200 summons and experiences in court proceedings in his life time. One experience like this can be enough to destroy the life of most people... but 200? (He was never found guilty of anything, it was all harassment) I invite you to check yourself by reading the relevant portions of "The Joseph Smith Papers" No court would or could convict him of anything. They only accused him of treason over and over again because there was a loophole in the law that allowed his accusers to abuse him in a special way that was not possible with other kinds of charges.

[@uthinkiamhot]

@@jamesmaclean5586 really? One experience in court can destroy someone? He was not found innocent on every account. He was wanted for treason in Missouri and never stood trial. But the reality is that this imaginary defence is as laughable as believing that Joe was a great guy because he was in and out and avoiding court 200 times.

[@jamesmaclean5586]

@@uthinkiamhotYes the psychological distress of just 1 or 2 court trials can throw someones life easily off the rails followed by years of illness and worse.... that the prophet could endure over 200 in his short life with almost no effect on his health is a testimony to the divine strength he was given to fight against the wicked. (Who could still repent and turn their lives around. Wow I wish you would read the history of the Church Volume 1 Chapter 27 for an example of the rule of thumb that was used against the members of the Church of Jesus Christ. Governor's of Missouri allowed anti saint mobs to over whelm the local state officials, (and sometimes get themselves instated in official state positions) and fabricate endless charges, treason was the favorite because implicite in that charge was the enabling of immediate arrest of the accused... hoping they could kill him once arrested. Their lust for the blood of Joseph was endless, and so were the baseless fabrications. I would invite you to liberate yourself and find out the real history in a spirit of defense. Joseph willingly gave himself up to be executed eventually so... I don't know what more you want from him. He was the greatest man to ever live besides Jesus Christ himself.... an innocent man.

[@uthinkiamhot]

@@jamesmaclean5586 enjoy your prophet Joe. I'm not interested in the fairy tales about his greatness. Ephebophiles really aren't my role model type. But the point here is that the authenticity of the Book of Mormon would not hold up in a court. This film is laughable. The best take away is to pretend that the court is in your favor and then open your eyes and just say, read it yourself. (Which I have, I'm also not a fan of murderous prophets, war crime captains, and a racist god)

[@jamesmaclean5586]

@@uthinkiamhot The film is simple yes, but part of the point of it was that it's ultimate benefit cannot be experienced through the court system, one needs to explore its teachings through the Spirit on a deep personal level. (The Book of Mormon in and of itself though, has held up in front of an entire class of law students and a prof. The book called "Trial of the Stick of Joseph is an account of one Latter Day Saint defending the book of Mormon in court to get his degree. He won the case and convinced his entire class and professor, non of whom were members of the Church.) You can still repent and learn! God is love and is more intelligent than us all. His ways are very difficult to understand at times, but there is great purpose in all He does... there is so much more than this life. All eternity and immortality is yet to come, and you can learn or re learn the great plan of salvation (if you have abondoned it before), and God will forgive you when you are ready to give all your might, mind and strength.