You do realize that the Roman Catholic Bible has seven more books than the Protestant version? Some on this forum have stated (and I have yet to verify) that they were removed because they would contradict Sola Scriptura doctrine/teachings. The Mormons believe that the Bible is correct in so far as it was translated correctly. Who would argue with that? Who's to say it is complete? The Catholics don't believe the Protestant versions are.
At the very least the Book of Mormon could be inspired fiction. Have you read the parts about the Gadianton robbers and secret combinations? It could explain a lot about what is happening today. To a tee. You are correct, it does not claim that human beings will “evolve” or “progress” to Godhood (those teachings came later). It merely claims to be a Second Witness of Jesus Christ on the American continents. To that end, I will accept that it may well be what it claims.
Joseph Smith was indeed a strange character. He may well have had revelations from God, perhaps not. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it either way. I do think the Book of Mormon is worth reading. There is a lot of truth in it. That said, even if it is what it claims to be, that doesn't mean the LDS church as presently constituted is true. Perhaps Joseph Smith went off the deep end after a few years, perhaps not. Perhaps a Second Witness was all that was called for at the time. Perhaps not. I don't know.
I do know man has a tremendous propensity to screw up anything that is good and wholesome... or to replace truth with lies. I trust that God will set things straight.... if only we will listen and be open minded. Peace...
Oh, if I was going to join ANY church right now, it would be the Catholic Church. I honestly believe that the issue is between Mormonism and Catholicism. IMO, the Protestants barely have a leg to stand on, if at all. And then we have the OP going on and on and on... You see why I poped up on this thread? ;-)
Popped up... LOL
I wouldn't agree that's even a remote possibility.
IMO, borrowing a turn of phrase from Mark Twain, the Book of Mormon "is such a pretentious affair, and yet so 'slow,' so sleepy; such an insipid mess of inspiration. It is chloroform in print."
You seem to be rather cavalier about handling potential false doctrine. You claim to lose no sleep over whether or not Joseph Smith was a false prophet and seem to promote an ecumenical spirit. But then, you have no qualms passing judgement on what protestants believe.
Why are you so against those who speak against mormonism, which includes an official statement of the Catholic church, by the way? Jesus spoke very strongly against false teachers and against the legalism of the pharisees. The Bible instructs repeatedly to be on the defense against false teachers. Since pretty much all of Christendom is in agreement that mormonism if a false religion, why are you against Christians speaking against what they think is false. It seems to me the OP and others like him/her are following Jesus’ example of defending the faith.
Make up your mind!
No WONDER you would be a Catholic! ;^)
How 'bout checking out the bigoted axe being ground ON THESE daily "bigoted threads?
Are you as incenses at the bigotry shown in the posting of these articles as you seem to be with Delacoert's threads?