Weapons and Armor - Book of Mormon Evidence

"The honest in heart, who feel that the true Kingdom of God ought to have special and powerful credentials, and not just be another voice in the crowd, will not go away disappointed from an examination of the claims and evidences of the Book of Mormon." -Hugh W. Nibley
Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the Book of Mormon's thousand-year span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Mormon's description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. Stunningly beautiful images filmed on location in Guatemala and Mexico combined with the art of Joseph Brickey illuminate the rich culture of the Book of Mormon.
We invite all people everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost.
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[@dobbinsjr]

There are two Cumorahs just like there are two Paris' (France and Idaho) two Las Vegas' (Nevada and New Mexico). There is a Greenville in 48 of the 50 states of the USA. It is not surprising that Moroni would name the hill where he buried a sacred record after the hill where his civilization ended. The bottom line is that the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ. Any one who is sincerely searching for the truth will find it in the Book of Mormon and the Bible.

[@mvagusta750]

i keep forgetting the Mayans were mormons also

[@ScottRoofwalker]

is this part of a full length video I can order somewhere? if so, what is it, where do I order etc?

[@mr.buddy.morris]

@LDS4Life71 How many of the prophets of the New Testament practiced polygamy? hmm, none, because when Christ came He took away the need for prophets, now we are told in Galatians 1:8 that "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed". So sure, we can say Joe a "prophet", but he is not one of Gods, the scripture clearly states so.

[@omiolo]

Brigham Young and his wife Mary Ann Angell Young (aka Michael and Mary Ann Barnard) were even on hand. Brother Brigham summed up the importance of the museum and the feelings of many, as he noted "if we lose the past, we lose everything. What will young folks even know? Those who don't know the story of our struggle across the plains - and it was not an easy journey, you know - and of what they did in the valley, lose a part of their heritage. I'm very much for heritage."

[@omiolo]

After returning to his off-season home in Phoenix, he was offered jobs by TV stations in both Phoenix and Philadelphia. He chose Philadelphia over his hometown "because it would allow people to see who I am and what I believe in an area where there aren't a lot of church members."

[@omiolo]

Dilevsky later met and married his Sochi-born wife, Olga, through LDS Public Affairs work in Russia; they're parents of a 6-year-old daughter. Ivan Marchenko agrees with the foundation retained by Russia's faithful, remaining members. "Those who stayed were the really converted people - they had felt something very special and held firm," he said.

[@omiolo]

The recent dedication of temples in nations such as Nigeria and Ghana is further evidence of Africa's place in the Church. Lives in the region are being blessed as never before. As parents of five children, the Sitatis are grateful for the blessings such temples offer families.

[@omiolo]

"I believe that missionary work is the most important work in the Church," said Elder Sitati. Sister Sitati said many in Africa who have spent a lifetime searching for the truth are responding to the missionaries and their happy message. When investigators are taught the gospel "they accept it - it is like they have been waiting."

[@awolLDSasap]

There is an enormous difference between taking an intelligent approach of being prepared for a disaster against heaping up food storage and told that it was a commandment.

[@kookaburralaughs1869]

This is so true, but I am finding that all the negative comments are coming from those that have not tried to find the truth and just enjoy mocking God, consequences are real.

[@omiolo]

In last week's column it was explained that the scriptures can be both imperfect and still be the word of God. I also pointed out that prophets will record scripture according to their cultural vocabulary as well as their own personal methods of conveying the intent of their revelations. While imperfect because of the limitations of any language, the message is still more than adequate in drawing people to Heavenly Father.

[@omiolo]

This Church has felt the bitter sting of persecution and marginalization early in our history, when we were too few in numbers to adequately protect ourselves and when society’s leaders often seemed disinclined to help.

[@omiolo]

The question we must ask ourselves is if concerns in any of these three areas justify us in turning away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am reminded of the scripture in John 6:68; after the Lord preached some "hard things" the people turned away from him. He then asked the twelve, "will ye also go away?" Peter answered "to whom, Lord, shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life."

[@omiolo]

It might not be a literal stopping on the roadside, but maybe the walking past someone who is sick, alone, lost, in any kind of trouble, and we are so busy with our own people, family, or business, that we ignore them? 'You're not one of us, so you are not my responsibility'.

[@NavajoJoe66]

@Bureyeanne I am happy to examine all evidence, and I am always open to changing my mind. The problem is that the claims of Mormonism are utterly irrational and completely unsupported by evidence.

[@omiolo]

Sikahema wound up playing a role in the planned construction of an LDS temple in Philadelphia. He was contacted by the LDS Church to arrange a phone call between church leaders and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, a friend of Sikahema's. He was sitting in the mayor's box at Citizens Bank Park, watching a Phillies baseball game when the call came, and he remained on the line when they informed the mayor of their intentions to build the temple.

[@omiolo]

It's a good explanation of how water falls out of the sky onto us and also was an explanation, by the way, of how meteorites sometimes hit us, because that heaven up there is actually made out of rock, and every once in a while, a piece falls off, so a meteor hits you. It all makes a certain amount of sense

[@omiolo]

Friends and critics occasionally misunderstand or misrepresent the doctrines and the practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book offers clean, detailed and documented responses to 130 questions which others have asked including: * Why do we claim to have special authority? * What is the nature of heaven and hell? * Are we Christians?

[@omiolo]

Each person who enters the Temple and the Sacred Space therein should know that unless there is true worthiness, there will be no blessing gained, and the condemnation will fall upon the head of him or her who unworthily crosses the threshold of the House of God,” he continued.

[@Parley454]

If Joseph Smith wrote the book of Mormon then you have to give him props for being the best meso american /south american expert of his time. White People (Cha Cha Poya) living amongst Native Americans, people painting themselves Red, Human Sacrifices, after life being watery. Then there is that place called Nahom I think in the middle east that wasn't found till the 70's by some German Archeologists if I remember correct. Alot BOM stuff used to sound crazy, then they find it, maybe more later

[@THELDSLIFE]

All research is being done; it is non biased but VERY supportive of the LDS church and its claims. At one point, the evidence will be 100% availalbe leaving no doubt but rebellion.

[@omiolo]

To go back to last week's lesson 'Am I my brother's keeper?' YES YOU ARE! We know who asked that question, and we none of us want to be like Cain. The punishment would be 'more than we could bear' too. Especially because we can have everything, if we only do our best.

[@omiolo]

We join our voice with others in unreserved condemnation of acts of cruelty, or attempts to belittle or mock any group or individual that is different - whether those differences arise from race, religion, mental challenges, social status, sexual orientation, or for any other reason. Such actions simply have no place in our society.

[@CIRELUX]

where can I get the dvd of this ??

[@omiolo]

“The glorious things obtained in Sacred Space are part of God’s plan to bring his children into exaltation. In Sacred Space are solemnized covenants which are sacred and everlasting. Entering the temple is a privilege to be earned and not a right that automatically goes with Church membership

[@omiolo]

Once we realize, however, that all prophets who produce scripture do so according to their own world views, we can appreciate that some things we read into the scriptures are different than what the author intended to convey.

[@harvestsoulfly]

After spending many hours diving into the doctrine of the Mormons, I've discovered how bad of a cult they really are. I pray for those who are trapped, those who feel they have to please their leaders, those who ignore the truth about grace, those who condemn Christians, those who don't know who Jesus is, those who think good works covers their sins. Please turn to Jesus. His grace is sufficient.

[@dobbinsjr]

If the Nephite swords were made of steel (and thy might have been), they would have rusted away over 1,000 years ago. The only way to know if the Book of Mormon is true is to read it. It changed my life. I invite you to read it. It is amazing.

[@omiolo]

One of the distinguishing features of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the belief that there can be no Church authorized by God without apostles, who hold the keys of the kingdom of heaven on earth. This is expressed in the sixth Article of Faith: "

[@omiolo]

@blckchrysda where do I make say anything about **clarify**?

[@NavajoJoe66]

BTW, I'm not "preaching" anything, so your citation of that scripture is misguided. I'm simply responding to the claim that the Book of Mormon is a historical record. Any half-educated, intellectually honest person who objectively examines it would soon conclude that it is not a historical record of a vanished civilization, but a product of 19th-century American Protestantism (more specifically, Joseph Smith's mind). Sorry. PS - I don't believe in curses either, so your threats are meaningless.

[@omiolo]

We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth." Along with this, we acknowledge that God continues to reveal his will to our leaders and that callings to such leadership positions come by divine revelation (Articles of Faith 5 and 9). 2. . .

[@omiolo]

JOSEPH SMITH AND LDS CHURCH HISTORY: 14. Mormon Catechisms, Davis Bitton 15. The Theology of Councils, Richard Bushman 16. The Refractory Abner Cole, Andrew Hedges 17. The Martyrdom: Joseph and Hyrum Smith as Testators, Daniel McKinlay

[@dobbinsjr]

Mel Gibson did his homework when he made Apocalypto (2006). He used obsidian trimmed wood swords in his movie. If you want to research Mesoamerican history and compare it to the Book of Mormon, there are plenty of non-Mormon sources that corroborate. Look up John Lloyd Stephens (1841) Robert J. Sharer (1946) Jacques Soustelle (1979). Wikipedia is not Britannica but you can certainly read all about it there.

[@billymeier182]

According to the Book of Mormon, all the swords were fashioned after the manner of the sword of Laban, so I guess that's how the sword of Laban was designed right....

[@justafrinian]

@justafrinian videos in reference Iron Ore - Book of Mormon Evidence, An Island of Tropical Vegetation - Book of Mormon Evidence, Nahom - Book of Mormon Evidence, If joseph smith knew almost 200 years ago about iron ore deposits that were only discovered in the year 2000AD and he knew about a tropical oasis where Nephi built the ship to cross the ocean and he knew about an ancient burial ground from the right time period... that's pretty impressive for a farm boy who never went to college

[@trilobright]

Not a single non-Mormon archaeologist agrees with any of this, just so we're all on the same page.

[@NavajoJoe66]

@Bureyeanne Never said it was. LDSapologist71 claimed that Adam and Eve were "personally married" by Yahweh in the Garden of Eden and that this is the standard by which there "can be no debate." I asked him to provide a source, which he failed to do. I then pointed out that, according to LDS theology, Adam was a polygamist, and Eve was just one of his wives whom he brought. THAT is what Mormons believe. If that is the standard by which there is no debate, we should all be polygamists, right?

[@omiolo]

Art lovers will have an opportunity today to pay their respects to one of the greatest artists of all time when the casket of Arnold Friberg will be placed in the LDS Conference Center for a public viewing from 5 to 8 p.m.

[@JesusisGodism]

Dear Bishop Brooks: I have been asked to forward to you for acknowledgment of the enclosed copy of a letter to President Gordon B. Hinckley from Ronnie Sparks of your ward. Brother Sparks inquired about the location of the Hill Cumorah in the Book of Mormon, where the last battle took place.The Church has long maintained, as attested to by references in the writings of General Authorities, that the Hill Cumorah in western New York. F. Michael Watson Secretary to the First Presidency

[@conozco4721]

The Mayans didn't have a 7 day week (no Sabbath) , they didn't even have a week, they had a months of 13 and 20 days . Also the Book of Mormon describes weapons of steel, swords that rust, elephants, a land full of horses, chariots. clearly this film is trying to put everything into a psuedo historical context. Nazis also had psuedo archeologist do the same.

[@Escadeus]

Are you serious? The book of mormon says the swords had rust. I don't think obsidian and wood an rust. And if they had "breast plates" and "armor" then archeological evidence would present itself. Those carvings look like beads and decorative garments, not war armor. Ancient americans had no metal work. Go to the wiki page and read for urself.

[@omiolo]

18. Placing the Keystone: George Q. Cannon's Mission of Translating and Printing the Book of Mormon in the Hawaiian Language, David Whittaker

[@GaryKColeman]

@harvestsoulfly I am the real Gary K. Coleman. For some reason, people expect me to be shorter, darker, and younger. I must say that the rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated. The actor Gary Coleman died last year.

[@omiolo]

That is the basis of my testimony. Jesus Christ has the words of eternal life. And I find Him in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[@NavajoJoe66]

@Bureyeanne Please point out where it says he spent the night with them.

[@NavajoJoe66]

Not only was Adam a polygamist according to Mormons, but Jesus was as well: "Jesus Christ was married at Cana of Galilee.. Mary, Martha, and others were his wives, and.. he begat children." - Apostle Orson Hyde (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 2, page 210)

[@awolLDSasap]

You mean about 6 million active members? The Southern Baptists have 16 million members, but who's counting right?

[@kolobster]

Yes you must pray and get a witness from Ba'al. He teaches another Gospel than the Bible called "after all you can do".

[@kookaburralaughs1869]

You have no idea eagle, you will find out the truth in the end and you won't be mocking God then and certainly won't be laughing. I do hope you have an open mind and try to find the truth for yourself before that time comes for you.

[@NavajoJoe66]

@Bureyeanne Yep. They loved the government so much that they left the territory of the United States altogether, where they could set up their polygamous theocracy beyond the reach of the law. In fact, they loved the government so much that they went to war with them (see the Utah War of 1857 - 1858).

[@NavajoJoe66]

Please point out where in the scriptures Yahweh "personally married" Adam and Eve. Also, you are are aware that Adam and Eve is a myth, right? Are you familiar with the concept of evolution?

[@NavajoJoe66]

@Bureyeanne Martha and Mary were sisters, and Jesus visited their house. Please reread Luke 10. There is no mention of his being married to them, or that their home was his home. You are reading things that simply are not there.

[@steeltalon2011]

Oh, I am sure they are easy to find in a jungle with over nearly 95% of the current ruins in Central America are not even excavated.

[@NavajoJoe66]

Adam was a Christian? Can you provide any historical sources to support your claim? Didn't think so. FYI the Jewish messiah is not Jesus. You might want to look into what Jews believe. Egyptians and Sumerians had their own theologies which had nothing to do with Hebrew beliefs.

[@awolLDSasap]

@omiolo What you really meant to say was Mormon Josephians?

[@NavajoJoe66]

And how would God call someone to the practice of polygamy? Through his priesthood leaders, of course. "... the one-wife system not only degenerates the human family, both physically and intellectually, but it is entirely incompatible with philosophical notions of immortality; it is a lure to temptation, and has always proved a curse to a people." - Prophet John Taylor, Millennial Star, Vol. 15, p. 227 That's coming straight from God's mouthpiece. So..

[@omiolo]

@awolLDSasap "Stop ingesting Mormon granola" is that a figurative or literal term? I have NEVER heard it before......

[@omiolo]

@zatokk please do NOT confuse TRUTH with anger. Especially since you appear to ONLY know the latter.

[@mr.buddy.morris]

@myway43 I am pretty sure that the remains of cities that existed during Biblical times, and evidence for these people through coins and other relics help make the case that the stories mentioned in the Bible have a chance to be real. The Bible also has the dead sea scrolls to prove that writings have been passed down through time. As far as I know none of that exists for the BoM. "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" - Jeremiah 17:9

[@Parley454]

@thesameandnotthesame What is interesting to me is that Constantinian Christianity is adopting many things from "the Mormons" because they find it to be biblical. I recorded Rick warren and he says he is having his members pay a tithe and he has an elders group. Next thing you know they'll be doing baptisms for the dead. Maybe they'll even stop paying their preachers a salary, and have them have their own profession. Oh and lets not forget Missionary Work.

[@NavajoJoe66]

Great. Show me where in the Old Testament (not Joseph Smith's writings) Abraham prophesied about Jesus.

[@NavajoJoe66]

BTW, you really have to be gullible to actually believe that Christianity used to be in the Old Testament, but that "evil and conspiring men" removed all reference of it. Think about it. Jews take their religious writings very seriously. It's their religion, after all. If Jesus was their core doctrine from the beginning, why in the world would they all want to remove it? That's ridiculous. But that's what you'd have to believe if you accept Joseph Smith's claims.

[@kookaburralaughs1869]

There you go again you have no idea what you are talking about, because you haven't gained the knowledge of the truth. Do your research before you make such silly comments and don't feed off other peoples opinions that they don't know about either.

[@awolLDSasap]

@omiolo It was a joke! I'll try to tone it down. It is inspiring to return fire "at you" the dartboard.

[@kookaburralaughs1869]

Oh how you have been informed, so sorry for you. You have made your choice and choices have consequences for all, God will not be mocked Mark, do not make comments on subjects you have no knowledge of, that smile you have on your face won't be there when Jesus Christ's comes again, you will more than likely run and hide because you will feel ashamed. I really hope you open up your mind and try to find out the real truth. Do not criticise other peoples beliefs it is disrespectful.

[@SpeckCipher]

The largest pyramid in the world is in North America next to the Mississippi river. made of Earth with three levels; after the manner of Solomon.

[@omiolo]

@YAAUFA "How about those that leave the membership and find Christ in another religion?" I am fine with that. But I guarantee one has NOT found Christ if they spend their time mocking and ATTACKING a former religion. If an LDS person did that, I would question if they were actually LDS.

[@Parley454]

@thesameandnotthesame and what is up with them finding stuff written on metal plates in Jordan. All the experts had said plates of any metal was crazy, now they find metal plates about 400 years after BOM would have been started and I don't think technology advanced as quick back then.

[@nerdnul]

Very entertaining folk-religion. Latter Day Pagans need to look at this "evidence" and ask questions: "Where is all the evidence directly related to mormons" ???

[@sunburst68]

The Bible warns us to be on guard for false prophets and false teachers. Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” 24:11 “And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect” "Hinkley himself stated that he did not believe in tradional Christ.

[@mr.buddy.morris]

@LDS4Life71 Ya, I search the site, couldn't find any evidence, perhaps you could show me some real physical proof. Also where did all the 30 major cities in the BoM end up? Scholars can't place them anywhere on a map, and the names are not linked with any other cities in meso america. And also horses in the BoM? As far as I know the earliest horses were found was in the late 1400s. You got a lot of questions to answer my friend. Please send real evidence next time. thanks.

[@harvestsoulfly]

@GaryKColeman Is this the real Gary Coleman?

[@myway43]

@thesameandnotthesame If you are so impressed by evidence, maybe you can account for evidence in biblical accounts that does not seem to exist? All the evidence I need to know that the Book of Mormon, as well as the Holy Bible, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price resides in my heart.

[@sunburst68]

Are you telling me that my faith in the lord above is in VAIN? That my belief in the words written in the holy bible is in VAIN. That the Bible teaches lies? How are you to know that the men ordained by the LDS as their prophets, are chosen by God. take a close look at the history of the prophets of LDS and how long they stood at the helm. I don't know if my grandfather was chosen by God or not, he said he felt it was his calling to teach the lords word.

[@NavajoJoe66]

For example, 2 Nephi 5:15 "And I did teach my people to build buildings, and to work in all manner of wood, and of iron, and of copper, and of brass, and of steel, and of gold, and of silver, and of precious ores, which were in great abundance." This is laughable for two reasons. First, evidence is lacking for such pre-Columbian metallurgy. Second, it would have been far beyond the capabilities of a handful of immigrants from the Middle East in 590 BC. I can provide more sources if you like.

[@myway43]

@thesameandnotthesame So, you are prepared to say that the Bible is 100% correct, and is an absolute historical document?

[@ReinWadlin]

They were unable to transmit and replicate their, uh... *looks down* ...their metal technology. lol, I WONDER WHY?

[@vcomp1960]

I happen to have a black belt in meso American martial arts so don't mess with me.

[@JesusisGodism]

OMG! Now we are using Hollywood. First of all Mesoamerica can not be the location because of what is written in History of the church.Zelph, a righteous man, was fighting under a great prophet-general in the last battles between the Nephites and Lamanites; if that great prophet-general was known from the Rocky Mountains to 'the Hill Cumorah or eastern sea,' then some of those battles, and evidently the final battles did take place within the borders of what is now the United States....

[@myway43]

@thesameandnotthesame No I am not trying to disprove anything, I don't have to. I believe the Bible to be the word of God, as well as the collective works. But I believe on faith. I think you need to hold the Bible to the same standard that you hold the BOM.

[@THELDSLIFE]

@LDSapologist71 Spoken like a true Pharasee... Whose scriptural knowledge would not permit a New Testament... *rolls eyes and shakes head*

[@sunburst68]

Please, to all LDS. Take a year out of your life and read and study the Holy Bible. Shelve your "book of mormon" and all the other books written by the LDS prophets, study the teachings found in the Holy Bible. Then decide the fate of you and those you love and hold dear. God bless you all!

[@NavajoJoe66]

I've read it many time. And still the fact remains. The Book of Mormon is a painfully obvious hoax.

[@GaryKColeman]

@sunburst68 What do the trinitarians have to offer the world? Their trinitarian god created this world, provided billions of souls to occupy it, and sent a redeemer to save those souls so they could return to heaven. However, he made a limited effort to give those billions access to the key of redemption--the chance to know that redeemer and ACCEPT or REJECT him.Then he condemns those billions to hell because they didn't accept the redeemer the majority never even heard of.

[@omiolo]

@zatokk I can see why you are unable to exchange **if** for **of**. Limited comprehension on your part!

[@harvestsoulfly]

Where's the proof of metal?

[@NavajoJoe66]

The Book of Moses? You mean Joseph Smith's plagiarism of Genesis with a smattering of Christianity thrown in? LOL At any rate, there is no mention of Adam "rejoicing" when he "learned of Jesus' birth, sacrifice and resurrection." It only mentions that Yahweh taught him the gospel and that he was baptised. So, you're really embellishing what's actually in there. And you STILL haven't pointed out where Yahweh married Adam and Eve. Come on, man. At least provide sources for your assertions.

[@myway43]

Fantastic video. God bless ou.

[@mr.buddy.morris]

@LDS4Life71 Good ol polygamy Joe may be one of the most deceptive men in History. I for one would like to see some gold plates (written in reformed Egyptian, which any reputable linguist will tell you is a language that never existed) and some war artifacts on Cumorah (millions died, so where are the skeletons, swords, arrow heads?) before I would even consider this book of evil to be remotely plausible.

[@mr.buddy.morris]

@LDS4Life71 Dude, I said new Testament for one, and the earlier comment was just a little name I have for Joe, no need to freak out about it. And I couldn't really care about the US gov dissolving, as I am not from there. And I am pretty sure the will of God does not include such acts as becoming gods of our own in the afterlife, having premortal existence, and I remain fairly certain that the will of God was not about having lucifer as a son.

[@Escadeus]

go to google and type in archealogy and book of mormon and wiki

[@sunburst68]

@LDS4Life71 Yes, the artifacts they speak of are factual and the history behind meso America is factual, however their is no proof( and boy how they've have tried) that their was Ever a tribe known as the Laminites, or Nephites, their is NO artifactual evidence, nor dna to support the stories of J.S. As for the supposed lie of my Pastor???? My father was and still remains a Pastor as was my Grandfather, as well as my Grandfather on my mothers side. I put my faith in the Holy Bible. not B.O.M

[@NavajoJoe66]

@Bureyeanne But polygamy is certainly something to aspire to, right? According to LDS prophets and apostles, it was.

[@CorbinAllred]

@1nV1nC1Bl3BaLaM I would say the same about you. To have an open mind means to allow any and all incoming information, except that which is CLEARLY evil, and to determine through study and prayer whether it is true. There is nothing gullible or crazy about Mormons. I challenge you to read the Book of Mormon and ask God, in the name of Jesus Christ if it is true. James 1:5 in the Bible tells us that we can ask God and he will tell us the truth of all things!

[@NavajoJoe66]

LOL.. you're only proving my point about reading things that simply are not there. Just because you receive a guest at your door does not entail their spending the night. And even if he did spend the night, it would not have been illegal so long as there was an adult male in the house. Lazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary, so Jesus would have broken no law by spending the night. But again, there is nothing in that verse that says he spent the night. You are speculating, at best.

[@harvestsoulfly]

@GaryKColeman You don't know the real Jesus then. His grace, gentleness, mercy and love for all man....that's why Jesus died right? I pray for you. 2 Cor 10:4-5 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ I am a Christian

[@GaryKColeman]

@sunburst68 While many in their hell are the evil and wicked of the world, many are innocent souls who tried to conduct their lives to the best of their knowledge and abilities. There are hundreds of millions who would have accepted the True Son of God had they been given the chance. The trinitarian god created more souls to be condemned to hell than will ever be exalted to heaven. They have absolutely nothing to offer me. I see no reason to abandon my beliefs.

[@Alcigexed]

i have found that i can walk at least 20 miles a day.