Attorneys and best friends thomas bryant and james radner stir the town into a frenzy when they must take opposing sides in a court battle over the validity of the missionaries religion. This page is not endorsed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We will examine some of the more important claims put. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. The book of mormon department of christian defense. Many ancient prophets righteously led soldiers in necessary battles. As a young missionary in tennessee, roberts began to formulate his defense of the book of mormon. It covers scriptural foundations and references for most of the main doctrines of the gospel, and does so in an engaging and easily followed format. Upon one occasion he debated a campbellite minister on the authority of the book of mormon. That debate was the beginning of his reputation within the mormon church as a leading defender of the book of mormon. Chase calls truths of the gospel of jesus christ that were previously unknown to church members of joseph smiths day.
As i often do i was looking for books on mormonism, the title a biblical defense of mormonism of course caught my eye. This claim, as well as all claims to historical authenticity of the book of mormon, are rejected by nonlatter day saint historians and scientists. Ludlow, the challenge of the book of mormon, in the book of mormon. Day of defense by melvin mcdonald anyone read or hear. Day of defense could you defend your religion in court. Mormon teachings focus on four main aspects of home storage to help keep their families safe in hard times. Salmon also notes that nibley was a critic of parallelomania where it is used to disparage the book of mormon, despite his extensive scholarship on the subject in defense of the book of mormon, noting that nibley ignores the fact that parallels may suggest a unity of religious thought, or simple coincidence. Jul 14, 2016 the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints still persists in holding forth this promise to its indian converts.
The day of defense is a book set as a mock trial between missionaries and ministers in various religions. Let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to know. I still remember being about a year into my fulltime lds proselyting mission when a member of our local ward congregation told me that the papyri purported to hav. Two mormon missionaries are arrested and placed on trial for preaching in the small town of marysville. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. The questions are answered with scripture references and gospel information. When i read the book of mormon, its like a letter from home. The book of mormon claims that, due to the wickedness of the people, their record from which the book of mormon has been translated, was taken away from the people with a promise that when they had grown better it would be given back to them. A day of defense is a book that i used as a reference book for several decades.
According to most adherents of the latter day saint movement, the book of mormon is a 19thcentury translation of a record of ancient inhabitants of the american continent, which was written in a script which the book refers to as reformed egyptian. As an evangelical scholar engaged in research, writing, and ministry in relation to mormonism, i try to keep up with what fairmormon does and have made frequent reference. That debate was the beginning of his reputation within the mormon church. Calvin colton of england came to america to make a study of the indians. Mormons suggest that you build a small supply of food that is basically the same as your normal, daily diet. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Misguided zeal and defense of the church the foundation for apologetic information and research fair is a volunteer organization of latterday saints and other interested supporters that provides wellresearched, welldocumented answers to questions and criticisms directed at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Day of defense official movie website feature films by latterday saint filmmakers. Attorneys and best friends thomas and james stir the town into a frenzy when they take opposing sides in a court battle over the validity of the missionaries religion. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by man david whitmer, an address to all believers in christ concord, ca.
As the church comes out of obscurity, members find themselves and their beliefs under a microscope. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The day of defense is a great response to many of the distorted, bogus and just plain dumb arguments made against the church. Its my heavenly father talking directly to me about what i need in my life. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some. Aug 09, 2017 fairmormon is arguably the leading mormon organization devoted to defending the lds religion. Mormon wrote near the end of the nephite civilization. Published by user, 11 years ago this book kicks the trash out of anti mormon attacks and does a good job doing it. In alma 4356, the people of god, the nephites, are provoked to. Misguided zeal and defense of the church fairmormon. Moses, joshua, king benjamin, alma the younger, and of course mormon, the complier of the book of mormon.
The website is the best website to visit, if you know little about the church or this book of scripture. Arthur mcdonald, published in the 1960s, that was made to address common arguments against the mormon faith, with the plot as a means to convey this. Book trailer day of defense red flags 2 fair mormon. It is loosely based on the book the day of defense by a. Because of this story, much of the film is each religion trying to prove that its the correct church, which only results in bashing one anothers beliefs. President ezra taft benson 18991994 stated that from the book of mormon we learn how disciples of christ live in times of war in conference report, oct.
Originally released in theatres in 2004, day of defense was finally released to dvd in 2012. Rediscovering the book of mormon, edited by john sorenson and melvin thorne, appeared in 1991. The book of mormon and the american indian dean helland. Of course, this method of translation is as occultic as it gets.
The trial begins to unfold as many gospel questions are purposed to the missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Day of defense is a 2003 american drama film directed by adam lawson. How can the book of mormon provide peace and meaning to those. Fairmormon is arguably the leading mormon organization devoted to defending the lds religion. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. The evidence for ancient origins, edited by noel reynolds.
The book of abraham is a work produced between 1835 and 1842 by joseph smith based, he said, on egyptian papyri purchased from a traveling mummy exhibition. The prophet joseph smith told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Being unfamiliar with the latter day saint faith, the missionaries are put on trial which tests their beliefs. Day of defense download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Jan 24, 2020 the familiarity and peace of the book of mormon. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. Day of defense is the story of a new set of missionaries sent to a rural town. Two elders have to defend themselves against many other churches with a jewish rabbi as the judge. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in mormon discussion incs awesome podcast lineup and production are solely those of mormon discussion inc.
Hamblin, eds, warfare in the book of mormon salt lake city. Kelley, an aikido master, first read the book of mormon when she was 17. I came across michael flournoy when i was in the middle of one of my all time favourite hobbies. This was followed in 1992 by reexploring the book of mormon, edited by john welch, and in 1997 by book of mormon authorship revisited. Whats the best way to defend the mormon book of abraham. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of. Particularly enjoyable is the fact that the book is presented in counterpunch format, in which missionaries simply respond to realistic attacks by the ams. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 375,672 views. Misguided zeal and defense of the church the foundation for apologetic information and research fair is a volunteer organization of latter day saints and other interested supporters that provides wellresearched, welldocumented answers to questions and criticisms directed at the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. The trial begins to unfold as many gospel questions are purposed to the missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Click download or read online button to get day of defense book now. Preproduction is under way for the feature film, day of defense to be shot in may of 2002.
Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. In its version of the book of mormon, the word white has not been changed. Every year it holds a conference in which mormon scholars and apologists present papers of relevance to the defense of mormonism. There are 30 speaking roles that will be cast for this film. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Two mormon missionaries are arrested for preaching in a small town. Jan 22, 2014 book trailer day of defense red flags 2 fair mormon. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. I used to believe the book of mormon was just as true as the bible. Attorney for ronald reagan, day of defense whispers that americans may still be dealing with religious intolerance. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints 375,672 views.
In alma 4356, the people of god, the nephites, are provoked to war against the wicked lamanites. May 24, 2014 i came across michael flournoy when i was in the middle of one of my all time favourite hobbies. Arthur mcdonald, published in the 1960s, that was made to address common arguments against the mormon faith, with the plot as a means to convey this two mormon missionaries, elder burke and elder davis, arrive in the town of marysville and get arrested for. How can the book of mormon provide peace and meaning to. That is what day of defense becomes as two mormon missionaries enter a small town in the midwest that is a god fearing, family oriented, christian believing utopia. Melvin mcdonalds 1963 classic, the day of defense, which has gone through many editions over the years, including those for which includes listings.
This is a dramatic film based on the book a day of defense by a. Welch, authorship of the book of isaiah in light of the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 42337. The book of mormon provides a great deal of incidental detail on military technology. With andrew lenz, brooks utley, michelle wright, john foss. Worse still, one mormon scholar set out to prove that the section of the book of mormon which parallels the sermon on the mount 3 nephi 1214, cf. Please consider donating today to support our effort to provide latterday saints the tools and resources and the safe space for conversations. The reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints still persists in holding forth this promise to its indian converts. In defence of truth is a book about a fictitious trial of the book of mormon and lds church. The book of abraham text is a source of some distinct latter day saint doctrines, which mormon author randal s. When tragedy strikes the bryant family, thomas must question his own beliefs as his faith in god is put to the test far beyond the trial. She gained a testimony of the importance and familiarity of the book.
Melvin mcdonald directed by adam lawson small town. According to smith, the book was a translation of some ancient records. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Furthering this false notion that the bom is free from error, smith claims that after he translated the plates god told him. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 120. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Serving ones country in the military can and should always be seen as a noble service, a service higher than ones own self.
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