Mocking is a legitimate toolfor exposing error,1 Kgs. 18:26-29

•Not always appropriate•Extremely useful in public debate

The authoritative works of Mormonism deserved to be mocked, cf. Gal. 1:6-9

•Claim: God reveals to each individual the divine origin of the books•Amateurish and outlandish•Must be destroyed, 2 Cor. 10:3-5

Purportedly records history of God’s work in North America in ancient times

•About 2,600 years: 2200 B.C. – 421 A.D.•Two groups

-Jaredites: to NA around 2,500 B.C.-Nephites: to NA around 600 B.C.

Purportedly records history of God’s work in North America in ancient times

•Nephites split-Nephites: righteous-Lamanites: wicked, cursed with dark skin-Two factions warred around 385 A.D. – Palmyra, NY-Lamanites victorious

Purportedly records history of God’s work in North America in ancient times

•Jesus appeared to Nephitesafter resurrection

-Gospel-Baptism-Lord’s Supper

Purportedly records history of God’s work in North America in ancient times

•Jesus appeared to Nephitesafter resurrection

-Gospel-Baptism-Lord’s Supper

False claims not supported by evidence•Buildings in NA in 322 A.D.Mormon 1:7•Brass, iron, steel, etc. in NA2 Nephi 5:15•Silks, fine linen, cattle, oxen, etc. in NAEther 9:17-19

False claims not supported by evidence•Shipping, building ships, temples in NAHelaman 3:14•Swords, breastplates, arm-shields in NAAlma 43:18, 19•Cities sun in the sea3 Nephi 8:8-10, 14; 9:4-6, 8

Claims that inhabitants of NA descended from Jews

•Archeology proves false•DNA proves false•Only the extremely ignorant or gullible could believe otherwise

Large portions of the BOMare from the KJV of the Bible

•Isaiah 53 & Mosiah 14•Matthew 6:1-23 & 3 Nephi 13:1-18•Isaiah 2 & 2 Nephi 12•Acts 3:22-26 & 3 Nephi 20:23-26

The original BOMcontained grammatical errors

•Adam and Eve, which WAS our first parents•And great WAS the covenants of the Lord•But it all WERE not in vain•The tender mercies of the Lord IS over all

The original BOMcontained grammatical errors

•The words which IS expedient•As I was A journeying•This he DONE that he might overthrow•They had TOOK them

Almost 4,000 changes in BOM•King Benjamin to King Mosiah, Mosiah 21:28•Even the eternal Father toEven the son of the eternal…, 1 Nephi 11:21•The virgin…is the mother of God tothe virgin is the mother of the son of God,1 Nephi 11:18

Factually contradicts the BibleBOMJesus born in JerusalemAlma 7:9, 10

BibleJesus born in BethlehemMic. 5:2; Mt. 2:1; Lk. 2:4

Factually contradicts the BibleBOMJesus named about 124 B.C.Mosiah 3:8

BibleJesus named just prior to birth: 4 B.C.Lk. 1:31

Factually contradicts the BibleBOMPriests from Jacob and Joseph2 Nephi 5:26

BiblePriests from LeviHeb. 7:12-14

Factually contradicts the BibleBOMName Christian used in 73 B.C.Alma 46:13

BibleChristian first used at AntiochActs 11:26

Factually contradicts the BibleBOM“Church of Christ” used in 147 B.C.Mosiah 18:17

Bible“Church of Christ” used after 30 A.D.Rom. 16:16; Mt. 16:18

Factually contradicts the BibleBOMOthers judge person taking communion3 Nephi 18:22-29

BibleIndividual judges self in communion1 Cor. 11:27-29

Teaches dark skin is a curse from GodAlma 3:5, 6; 2 Nephi 5:21-24

•Blacks & others banned from priesthood•1978 First Presidency had a “new revelation”

Joseph Smith’s claims are refuted•Claim that Professor Anthon in New York confirmed translation from ancient languages was correct•Professor Anthon adamantly denied such

Abraham sitting on Pharaoh’s throne

King Pharaoh

Signifies Abraham in Egypt

Prince of Pharaoh

Shulem, principle waiter of king

Olimlah, slave of prince

Abraham sitting on Pharaoh’s throne

King Pharaoh

Signifies Abraham in Egypt

Prince of Pharaoh

Shulem, principle waiter of king

Olimlah, slave of prince

Pagan God: Osiras, god of the dead

Isis: goddess ofFertility & nature

Stand of offerings with lotus

Maat: goddess of justice

Dead person

Anubis: jackel-headedgod who escorts dead

Factually contradicts the BibleD&CEnoch 430 years old at his translation107:49

BibleEnoch 365 years old at his translationGen. 5:23

Factually contradicts the BibleD&CGod has flesh and bones130:22

BibleGod does not have flesh and bonesJn. 4:24; Lk. 24:39

Factually contradicts the BibleD&CHeads of the Church42:11

BibleOne Head of the ChurchEph. 1:22, 23

Factually contradicts the BibleD&CJesus promised John would not die7:1-3

BibleJohn specifically denies such a promiseJn. 21:20-24

Mocking is a legitimate toolfor exposing error,1 Kgs. 18:26-29

•Not always appropriate•Extremely useful in public debate

The authoritative works of Mormonism deserved to be mocked, cf. Gal. 1:6-9

•Claim: God reveals to each individual the divine origin of the books•Amateurish and outlandish•Must be destroyed, 2 Cor. 10:3-5