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Okay, I probably meant a portion of his meaning – the part that I see as most important. Either the BoM is inspired or it’s a malicious fraud. I wouldn’t word it that way, but given that choice it’s easy for me — I see it as inspired and not malicious.
I see Elder Callister’s perspective as a false dichotomy. Let’s say the Book of Mormon is “of the devil”. It seems a roundabout way to get people damned by establishing the key to a religion that asks people to pray regularly, go to church, eschew sin and care for the poor and the needy. “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Of course, these things could be considered evidence of the BOM’s veracity except that other religious organizations ask their members to do the same things. I think there is at least one other option which is that Joseph Smith was not inspired but wrote a book (for some reason of his own) that was inspiring to many other people and led to the organization of the LDS Church which (despite some of its flaws) has been a wonderful part of its members’ lives for nearly 200 years. And that’s really the worst case scenario IMO.
As for me, I find the BOM inspiring not just because I believe it’s of divine origin but because it contains narratives and concepts that really resonate with me (e.g. Nephi’s discussion of why there must be opposition in all things, Ammon’s missionary work of preaching to the Lamanites, Christ’s appearance to the Nephites after his resurrection). Though could we call a moratorium on using the “stripling warriors” account in talks and lessons for a bit? It’s got to be one of the most overused stories from the BOM.
Thanks for the welcome. Quote:Although I love my wife, she is no home-maker. She gets no energy from homemaking unless it’s doing crafts. Meals do not get made, housecleaning rarely occurs unless I do it — and that makes me miserable at times.
SilentDawning, this is my life, too! My wife and I struggle to make things work and some days are definitely better than others. Thanks for the response!
