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Tribe of Manasseh — North American Nephite Model
I have always loved apologetics. I enjoy discussing doctrine, scriptural versus and evidence that support or are seen as evidence against the Book of Mormon or LDS church. For that reason I…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church: A Compilation of the Evidence Against the LDS Church
I hope those of you who read this document do not get the wrong idea: I am not leaving the Church out of anger, sin, or laziness. I am not leaving due…
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Introduction to Examining Church Claims
The Church was organized in Manchester, New York, on April 6, 1830. The original name used on that date was actually the “Church of Christ.” This was changed in 1834 to “The…
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Series: My Search for Truth - Wes TWhy I No Longer Believe
I have always appreciated that LDS members are taught to value intelligence and truth. I want the church to be true. It has generally been a positive force in my life. I…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Geography Map and Supporting Verses
Verses and Geography supporting the North American model There are two places that we know for sure were the Book of Mormon took place that would be the Hill Cumorah and Zarahemla…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Hebrew and Native American Ties
This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series North American Book of Mormon Geography — David McKane Native American Hebrew and Greek language comparisons There are examples of Hebrew customs, characters,…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Technology and Animals
This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series North American Book of Mormon Geography — David McKane Metallurgy Hopewell gold, silver, copper, and meteoric iron artifacts have been verified by modern…
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Tribe of Manasseh — Native American DNA
This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series North American Book of Mormon Geography — David McKane DNA Haplogroup X a Middle East and European DNA marker found in North America…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 13 — Testimony, Truth, and the Holy Ghost
This entry is part 13 of 13 in the series Leaving the Church — Eric Nelson 1. Background: Despite my doubts and concerns about various aspects of LDS doctrine and history, I remained…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 12 — Miscellaneous Concerns
There are many aspects of Mormon theology that can be scientifically disproven. Moreover, some LDS teachings lack plausibility while others are simply bizarre. The following are several examples. 1. Death Prior to…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 11 — Temples & Freemasonry
This entry is part 11 of 13 in the series Leaving the Church — Eric Nelson 1. Introduction:Out of respect to believing members, I will not lay out all of my concerns with…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 10 — Prophets
This entry is part 10 of 13 in the series Leaving the Church — Eric Nelson 1. Overview:Church members are taught that the prophet speaks for the Lord and will never lead the…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 9 — Book of Mormon Witnesses
This entry is part 9 of 13 in the series Leaving the Church — Eric Nelson 1. Overview: The testimony of the threeand eightwitnesses to the gold plates is often considered a key…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 8 — Polygamy and Polyandry
This entry is part 8 of 13 in the series Leaving the Church — Eric Nelson 1. Background: The LDS Church published an essay, Plural Marriage in Kirtland and Nauvoo, on October 22,…
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Series: Leaving the Church - Eric NelsonLeaving the Church, Part 7 — Priesthood Restoration
This entry is part 7 of 13 in the series Leaving the Church — Eric Nelson 1. Overview: Like the First Vision story, Joseph Smith waited many years before claiming to have received…