All essays and chapters
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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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Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Denials
Introduction Joseph Smith denied the practice of polygamy1 on several occasions. He was also responsible for the publication or distribution of several additional denials. A complete listing of early Church leader polygamy…
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Faith of a naturalist: response to “Faith of a Science Teacher” questions
Introduction On February 12, 2017, The Faith of a Science Teacher published a post entitled “Questions about the Church and Gospel of Jesus Christ”. I think many of these questions are very…
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Eyes vs Heart
There may be those that attack a 14yr old boy prophet, the Book of Mormon prophets, living prophets, and a living Christ. There were those that accused, and today accuse, Jesus Christ of…
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To peek behind the curtain: weighing the decision to investigate LDS truth-claims
Why not investigate? From the perspective of a believing member, there are many valid reasons to avoid critically1 investigating the truth-claims of the Church.2 Lack the time, energy, interest, or capability To…
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Five Key Facts
This is a very short summary of what I view as the 5 most important facts in understanding alternative models for LDS truth claims. To the best of my knowledge, every point…
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Understanding Book of Mormon Geography
It has become apparent to me that the reason why it has been impossible to pin locations for the Book of Mormon till now is because the Book of Mormon mentions six…
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Reformed Egyptian Four Surviving Characters
Reformed Egyptian In 1680 Father Chretian Le Clercq a Roman Catholic missionary lived among the Micmac Indians for twelve years. After spending this time with the Micmac, he then sailed back to…
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Archeological Evidence of the West Sea Fortified Line
Archeological Evidence of the West Sea Fortified Line The Nephites were under constant attack from the Lamanite particularly by the West Sea. To fortify against these attacks a fortified line needed to be built…
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Exact Location of the Waters of Ripliancum
Ether Chapter 15 discusses the end of the Jaredite people through war. Two opposing factions fight until the death of all those involved. From the Book of Mormon we can derive the…
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Archeological Evidence of the Fortified cities by the East Sea
Archeological Evidence of the Fortified Cities by the East Sea This evidence is based on the Six Sea Model http://bookofmormonevidence.blogspot.com/2016/09/alma-chapter-22-bom-map.html I will be using the Hopewell mound fortifications found in New York State and…
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Joseph Smith and Polyandry
Of all the aspects of church history I found polyandry to be the most surprising and the most shocking. But because I hold the Book of Mormon to be authentic and brought…
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X2A’J Bible and Book of Mormon DNA
DNA marker x2a’j is probably the greatest DNA evidence for the Book of Mormon thus far. X2a’j is not found in North America but its importance to Native American DNA is virtually unknown.…