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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
Yes, let's get it on the table--what proof is necessary regarding the historicity of the book of Mormon, for SU to believe it is history, or what it says it is.
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We know the Bible has been around at least since King Saul and/or King David. Regardless of its "historicity" the book is a 2,500 year old artifact. You can debate endlessly about the Bible's historicity, and there's a lot to talk about.
I'll give the Book of Mormon this much: It's a roughly 170-year-old artifact. That's all we have. It gave rise to the LDS movement and that deserves a lot of consideration. But there's nothing to talk about before some 170 years ago, and anything more is just a hustle. Prove me wrong.
I also concede this much: Like Sterling McMurrin I don't believe the world works in the way Joseph described, heavenly visitors and gold books, etc.
I will concede this much: I've finally found an honest apologist. Indy: "You asked for a mustard seed and I gave you one. What's your problem?" LOL.