tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post3617497027636669674..comments2023-11-02T07:25:45.884-05:00Comments on Mormanity - a blog for those interested in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Newly Revised LDS Scriptures Released with a Few Important UpdatesJeff Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08776493593387402607noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-14565638708215631972013-03-30T02:09:43.002-05:002013-03-30T02:09:43.002-05:00I believe Royal had something to do with this new ...I believe Royal had something to do with this new edition but apparently not all his changes were used. It could be that the Amlicite issue could still be corrected since the print versions are not coming out until August.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802614374003180713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-85368377608980052232013-03-21T13:03:29.290-05:002013-03-21T13:03:29.290-05:00Just found this blog. Have been doing some researc...Just found this blog. Have been doing some research on Joseph Smith. Conclude that he was a prophet of God though imperfect like all the prophets of God, yet still beloved of God like Moses, Jesus, Mohammad and Bahaullah as well as the many other prophets, some of which appeared in the Americas, men and women. I look at the prophets of God like the Founders of America - all imperfect but inspired by God, gave us the US Constitution. It is up to regular folks to amend or reject with justice and kindness the Revelations of the prophets which not always were the words of the Creator just as US citizens have done with the US Constitution. Of course with all the various religions and sects therein, God will inspire scientists (like Edison etc.) to find that true bridge between Heaven and Earth (see Near Death Experiences) where folks in this life and planet, can pilgrimage there and back safely alone or with friends/family to that Holy Bridge and experience first hand the oneness and unity of humanity. This will help raise the spiritual consciousness of humanity with direct experience, not faith, and establish peace on earth where folks will act more like Christ by choice and thus require a small world government (not big government). The many conflicts that divide humanity spiritually will be cleared up (i.e. equality of men and women, gay marriage and sexuality) based on direct experience not faith. Atheists, believers, left and right will find common ground. God (the Holy Father and Mother) has blessed us with science and he will use that means to bring Heaven to Earth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-90893875732684766832013-03-15T21:09:27.485-05:002013-03-15T21:09:27.485-05:00Recently I've been reading Royal Skousen, who ...Recently I've been reading Royal Skousen, who has spent many years studying the original manuscript, the publisher's manuscript, and other sources in an effort to identify clerical errors that have crept into the Book of Mormon over the years. It's quite fascinating to discover how some spilled ink changed a word or phrase, or how a partial line was inadvertently skipped in copying from the original manuscript.<br /><br />One particular example, off the top of my head, is where the current edition of the BoM says that Abinadi's skin was "scourged" with faggots, when the original word was almost certainly "scorched". Anyway, it's really fascinating reading, and gives a better understanding of how God allows us to make our little mistakes along the way (as long as it doesn't invert the meaning of important doctrine). "The most correct book" apparently doesn't mean "perfect book". <br /><br />I'm curious if there were any changes in the new edition from Skousen's critical text study, or other similar studies. Does anybody out there know, or will I have to figure it out myself?Popsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-87558654096917428042013-03-09T20:37:04.947-06:002013-03-09T20:37:04.947-06:00It will be nice to have the complete Joseph Smith ...It will be nice to have the complete Joseph Smith translation of the Bible. Unfortunately, every time changes are made church enemies use it as ammunition to use against the church. <br />Humans make mistakes and there are always new ways of making improvements and corrections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com