tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post7761434823866717485..comments2024-03-16T04:18:31.954-05:00Comments on LDS (Mormon) Stake Presidents Blog: Wilt thou deny the Book of Mormon?Stake Pres.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16681281146162453967noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-7249258019806368382011-12-10T16:21:19.970-05:002011-12-10T16:21:19.970-05:00Why are faithful Latter-Day Saints spouting "...Why are faithful Latter-Day Saints spouting "facts" about the authenticity of the BoM? There is no need! Joseph Smith IS a prophet of God, of that there is no doubt. He said that the BoM is the most correct book and that one could get closer to God by reading it than any other book. For me, this is evidence enough of the truthfulness of the book.<br /><br />As an aside, towards the end of Daniel C. Peterson's inspired article, he states that the boy Joseph knew more about olive cultivation than most Americans at that time. As a medical man, I would say that that is true. If you ask any 19th century American, they would say that olives don't grow in vineyards. But, clearly young Joseph knew this was not true and, in Jacob 5, correctly translated that the owner of the vineyard grew olives, after dunging them about.Dr. Ranginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-36272455343263895482011-06-27T09:12:57.114-05:002011-06-27T09:12:57.114-05:00Please never give up this work. Thank you so much...Please never give up this work. Thank you so much for your loving testimony.<br /><br />Sincerely Your brotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-43498931223027234142011-06-27T09:10:40.839-05:002011-06-27T09:10:40.839-05:00I'm always amazed at how people refuse to acce...I'm always amazed at how people refuse to accept the truth when it's presented with such clarity. If only more people would rely on prayer and deep sincere, ernest desire to know before coming to such brash and hate filled conclusions. It's true and it's so easy to prove.<br /><br />God Bless your for your testimomy to it's truthfullness and love.<br /><br />I will walk the extra mile in your shoes with you anytime the spirit exacts.<br /><br />convincingly true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-74331410104874293472011-05-28T13:16:11.955-05:002011-05-28T13:16:11.955-05:00Sadly, one must reprove with sharpness when sacred...Sadly, one must reprove with sharpness when sacred things hang in the balance. <br /><br />Thank you for your kinds words of support and love Brother Roger. We must stand together in the defense of truth. The cunning plan of the adversary continually plays forth in keeping the children of men from the truth of the new and everlasting covenants of the gospel. Let our voices continually be raised in warning to our neighbors that the coming of the Lord is nigh, and the Book of Mormon is a prophetic herald of these holy and sacred events which have been foretold by prophets of old. <br /><br />Keep the faith brother, keep the faith!<br /><br />-R. Nephi SamuelsonR. Nephi Samuelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-29354590549158111672011-05-28T06:05:04.053-05:002011-05-28T06:05:04.053-05:00Brother Samuelson, you clearly wield the sacred po...Brother Samuelson, you clearly wield the sacred power of the priesthood in your strong hands, as evidenced by your righteous boldness.<br /><br />The Book of Mormon itself says, "fools mock, but they shall mourn." In other places, it predicts the dozens of ways the Book of Mormon and its holy prophet translator will be mocked in the last days. How could this new new testament have known these things hundreds of years before the Seer was born unless it was, in fact, the sacred word of Heavenly Father?<br /><br />The Book of Mormon itself commands us not to mock the Book of Mormon, Jackie. My advice is to follow the authority of those who have stewardship over us, even President Paternoster and R. Nephi Samuelson. That is, unless you want to "mourn" as Heavenly Father promises to make you do!<br /><br />Roger (Ni!)Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839251595032247116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-3094411551509559592011-05-28T04:05:38.401-05:002011-05-28T04:05:38.401-05:00We mock what we don't understand Jackie! Mocki...We mock what we don't understand Jackie! Mocking things which are sacred to others should not be tolerated! Faith deserves respect and is off limits from your taunting jibes! <br /><br />We value the spirit of peace and love, not one of contention, for as it says in the Book of Mormon, if you are of contention, you are not of me!<br /><br />Yours in reproving love, <br /><br />R. Nephi SamuelsonR. Nephi Samuelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-55323551578975012902011-05-28T02:12:45.795-05:002011-05-28T02:12:45.795-05:00Is there a promise in the book that it can be retu...Is there a promise in the book that it can be returned for a full refund?Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-36526465852135676962011-05-27T17:44:43.241-05:002011-05-27T17:44:43.241-05:00Dear President,
I am so pleased with this blog a...Dear President, <br /><br />I am so pleased with this blog and your words of light and love regarding my most cherished possession, even a marvelous work and a wonder, the Book of Mormon! There have been many times in my life when I was tempted to heed the words of the world regarding the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, but as I have searched and pondered and then of course, prayed over those sacred pages, I have felt my testimony grow to unbelievable heights! <br /><br />When my dentist brother decided to go inactive following his addiction to nitros oxide commonly known in the dental profession as ‘laughing gas.’ it was the power of the Book of Mormon which healed him and brought him back into the safe and watchful fold of his family. With his demanding schedule he still works late hours, but his wife says he returns home with a glow and serenity which no doubt is a result of his daily feasting from the pages of that sacred work!<br /><br />I, like Brigham Young feel like shouting hallelujah when I think of Joseph Smith and his bringing forth the Book of Mormon for our day. It truly is the keystone of our religion and as attested to by myself and humble brother, the most correct book on earth!<br /><br />It will continue to flood the earth!<br /><br />-R. Nephi SamuelsonR. Nephi Samuelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-5231307592140620762011-05-24T17:28:10.625-05:002011-05-24T17:28:10.625-05:00Anonymous,
You have probably already have the ans...Anonymous,<br /><br />You have probably already have the answer, but you just didn't realize it. The same thing happened to me. I prayed many times on my mission to know if the BoM was true, but I didn't receive an answer. Then I realized that I wasn't getting an answer, because I already KNEW it was true. Why would God reveal something to us if we already know it? Instead, in his infinite wisdom, he chooses to keep the channels of communication uncluttered so that they will be ready for when we <i>really</i> need an answer.<br /><br />And in case this doesn't satisfy you, you can always establish the veracity of the BoM with a little logical proof: Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God. If Thomas S. Monson is a prophet, then so are all the presidents of the church, back to Joseph Smith (a dead branch cannot bring forth living fruit). If Joseph Smith was a prophet, then we know that there must have been evidence of his prophetic mantel. There are, in fact, many evidences, of which the Book Of Mormon and the First Vision are preeminent. QED: The BoM is true.Chris Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-89971845641213444432011-05-24T10:08:16.535-05:002011-05-24T10:08:16.535-05:00Dear president, I have a problem and i'm too e...Dear president, I have a problem and i'm too embarrased to talk to my bishop. I have prayed countless times as to the truthfullness of the BOM, but EVERY time I just feel like it is my own brain answering my question. I feel really silly admitting this. Aurora said that sometimes you have to pray many times, but how many is too many? I'm afraid that I am just worthless and unworthy. The only conclusion I can come to is that I am just not worthy of an answer. Please help me!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-43516268798689230462011-05-22T16:37:07.972-05:002011-05-22T16:37:07.972-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Samuel's Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247310178980821660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-61650173392640607972011-05-22T15:51:29.347-05:002011-05-22T15:51:29.347-05:00I'm now further enlightened to know what the m...I'm now further enlightened to know what the meaning of the only true church is. Thank you pres for clarification. <br /><br /><br />Did joseph smith retranslate the dictionary? I'd like to find the only true dictionary on the face of the earth so I can know the truth about what real words mean.Sweetiehttp://(optional)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-74128824177593311542011-05-22T13:45:17.970-05:002011-05-22T13:45:17.970-05:00I am so glad you are here to correct and enlighten...I am so glad you are here to correct and enlighten me so much Prez. I would truly be lost without you.anonymous78https://www.blogger.com/profile/01332352259282355496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-58590323833323834912011-05-22T10:30:13.691-05:002011-05-22T10:30:13.691-05:00Thank you Brother Pratt for referencing this well ...Thank you Brother Pratt for referencing this well researched scientifically accepted book by Brother Lund.<br /><br />Raptor Jesus, as a stake president I am commissioned to work with all people including apostates in an effort to bring them back to the safety of the fold. I will post on RFM as frequently as the spirit constrains. <br /><br />Samuel's Dad, thank you for your confession. I hope Raptor Jesus can now see the fruit of my good works over on the RFM board. As Papa Bear stated the angels truly do rejoice over the soul that repenteth. <br /><br />Anonymous please do not go to the dictionary for definitions, come straight to me. By 'Church' we mean authorized religion of God. D&C 1:30 confirms that ours is "the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased."<br /><br />Aurora, thank you for your testimony. We truly can know for ourselves, through prayer, that the Book of Mormon is true. EFY and other events are meant to solidify this testimony within our youth to ensure that they all comply with the commandments their leaders have given them.Stake Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681281146162453967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-36785906001170840802011-05-21T12:42:59.492-05:002011-05-21T12:42:59.492-05:00The important thing to keep in mind as that we can...The important thing to keep in mind as that we can ALL know of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon for OURSELVES. We don't need evidence, only prayer and listening to the promptings of the Spirit. If you don't get that answer the first time, simply pray again. If again you don't hear an answer, you have to pray once more. If you are not praying with real intent, (the intent being to find out if its true), then you won't find out its true. Eventually though, if you keep on praying, you'll get that answer that yes, yes it is true. It will feel like a vague sense of well being, and that's how you know the Book of Mormon is a historic record of ancient peoples.<br /><br />This is important, because as the prophets have told us, either the Book of Mormon is true or none of it is. Either its the greatest fraud on Earth or its a record written on plates of gold passed down by ancient Israelites by generations until it made its way to upstate New York. There IS no middle ground. There can be no nuance, that is just a cunning trap of the adversary.<br /><br />I am thankful I took the time to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it at EFY and I am grateful that I got the answer I expected to get. It would have been very socially awkward if I decided it wasn't true at EFY.Aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701565986457046541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-71428791502919135622011-05-21T08:45:30.325-05:002011-05-21T08:45:30.325-05:00I have another question--so many times I hear the ...I have another question--so many times I hear the comment the "church is true". I am confused by this statement, what exactly does it mean? <br /><br />The definition of church is:<br />–noun<br />1. a building for public Christian worship.<br />2. public worship of god or a religious service in such a building: to attend church regularly.<br />3. ( sometimes initial capital letter ) the whole body of Christian believers; Christendom. <br /><br />So, a building, worshiping in a building or a body of believers. <br /><br />And true is defined as:<br />–adjective<br />1. being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story.<br />2. real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings.<br />3.sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare. <br /><br />Putting them together, a building, worshiping in a building and a body of believers are all in accordance, real and sincere. Now I can see, hear and touch people and buildings, is that what they mean when they say the church is true?anonymous78https://www.blogger.com/profile/01332352259282355496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-67010224114131335222011-05-20T20:27:13.940-05:002011-05-20T20:27:13.940-05:00Samuel's Dad,
It sounds like your experience ...Samuel's Dad,<br /><br />It sounds like your experience was similar to that of Korihor. I am glad that you have chosen to repent and I pray that you will not be trampled to death as Korihor was. <br /><br />Nevertheless, the Spirit constrains me that I should reprove you with sharpness. Remember that you have made a sacred covenant in the temple to never question, criticize, or even speak lightly of your Priesthood Leaders (Do the phrases 'evil speaking of the Lord's anointed' and 'loud laughter' sound familiar?) I fear for your eternal well-being if you continue to use phrases like 'Count Monsula' and 'man bossoms.' Please seek the counsel of your Priesthood leaders who will help you to repent of this transgression (I'm only an Elder, so you should probably find someone else to confess to.) I testify that the angels will rejoice over your repentance.Papa Bearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-77358920655999364222011-05-20T17:01:24.296-05:002011-05-20T17:01:24.296-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Samuel's Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247310178980821660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-87714391517943447862011-05-20T15:56:25.188-05:002011-05-20T15:56:25.188-05:00Oh Prez, you are a tease, just like Jesus!
http://...Oh Prez, you are a tease, just like Jesus!<br />http://judgementday2011.com/<br />"You will be left behind by God, only to be teased with the glorious presence of Jesus"anonymous78https://www.blogger.com/profile/01332352259282355496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-63115998630335958462011-05-20T15:31:23.925-05:002011-05-20T15:31:23.925-05:00Dear President of Steaks,
I saw you venture into ...Dear President of Steaks,<br /><br />I saw you venture into the land of Apostates just recently. Tisk tisk tisk. Very very naughty of you, sir.<br /><br />I'm curious as to whom you will be confessing? Is it a 70, or dost thou have to go all the way up the chain to the 15 themselves?<br /><br />Perhaps you were only there to get directions on how to get away from there. Either way, if you ever feel like the need to call someone to repentance, come and play.<br /><br />http://thelifeandministryofraptorjesus.blogspot.com/Raptor Jesushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192772067360136855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-12639725307235455382011-05-20T14:50:27.428-05:002011-05-20T14:50:27.428-05:00Some of you may know of Dr. John L Lund. He has w...Some of you may know of Dr. John L Lund. He has written a book that basically proves, with solid evidence, that the Book of Mormon is a true historical record of ancient Americans. Here is a link for his book. I would not provide a link to the book if it was no published by the Lord's own publisher, even Deseret Book.<br /><br />http://deseretbook.com/Mesoamerica-Book-Mormon-Place-John-L-Lund/i/5004746<br /><br />I also believe that physical evidence is of little importance because we all know that the Book of Mormon is true no matter what.Brigham Taft Prattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-58641168263876852882011-05-20T14:21:02.085-05:002011-05-20T14:21:02.085-05:00Thank you Cindy and James for sharing your faith p...Thank you Cindy and James for sharing your faith promoting comments on this blog. <br /><br />Anonymous in the absence of your husband please feel free to come to me for any needs you may have.Stake Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681281146162453967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-47421576239724817772011-05-20T14:12:45.886-05:002011-05-20T14:12:45.886-05:00I really enjoyed reading your post. It was a powe...I really enjoyed reading your post. It was a powerful testimony of the BOM and I felt the spirit strongly as I read it. I was always taught that God was a God of Science. Just because we don't understand everything, does not mean there isn't an answer for it. We may not get the answer right away, it may take years even but there will always be an answer even if we have to wait until the next life to have it.<br />When I read the BOM I know that this was not something JS could have just made up, the idea actually sounds a little silly to me. The advisory is working hard to thwart the plan of salvation and is keen on attacking God's church. We must be ever aware of this. <br />It is especially important to be careful when on the internet. I try to only go on sites I believe to be by active members of the church. I have to admit that sometimes I'm a little confused by your site. I think your posts have really great points and have been at times very informative but I don't always understand the comments so I tend to just skim though them or not even read them at all unless it's a response from you.<br />I think it's amazing that you care so much about the gospel that you would take the time to do this.<br /><br />CindyCindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-15332205580958232622011-05-20T12:53:30.325-05:002011-05-20T12:53:30.325-05:00Thank you. I really appreciate the time you give ...Thank you. I really appreciate the time you give to help members of your Stake--both here and on Facebook. I know you are quite busy with building up the kingdom and your temporal job. Sometimes it's hard to get blessings and answers from my husband when you send him out of the country to pick up sales.anonymous78https://www.blogger.com/profile/01332352259282355496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753591549042633617.post-79546553968194243002011-05-20T11:05:43.742-05:002011-05-20T11:05:43.742-05:00Papa Bear thank you for expressing your thoughts w...Papa Bear thank you for expressing your thoughts with regards to evidence. I actually agree with you that evidence is unimportant when it comes to spiritual matters. I wish articles of this nature would not be present in our Ensign magazines but sometimes The Brethren feel that a little additional ‘research’ will boost the testimonies of members increasing commitment and donations which can never be a bad thing.<br /><br />Anonymous I apologize and will now answer any and all questions that you may have in order that you will not go online to find answers. Sometimes I hold back and allow other faithful members the opportunity serve by answering though – whether it be by their voice or mine it is often the same. I will correct them if their answers are not in harmony with the gospel.Stake Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681281146162453967noreply@blogger.com