In actuality, the book of mormon does not speak of the orbits of other planets. While the nephites may very well have known that the planets in our solar system revolve around the sun, this is not explicitly stated in the nephite text. One of the main things that separates the mormon church from other churches is that they have a living prophet who receives continuous revelation for the church. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1.
The book of mormon is a companion to the bible, but once god has said one thing it doesnt mean he cannot say. Alma refuted korihors agnostic teachings by declaring that all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a supreme creator alma 30. Kolob is believed to be the inspiration for the name of the planet, kobol, in the science fiction tv series, battlestar gallatica, which was created by a mormon. One of the common attacks many years ago was that joseph smith had supposedly said that there were 12 planets in the solar system. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. Kolob is a star or planet described in the book of abraham, a sacred text of the latter day saint movement. Kolob is also mentioned in the broadway show the book of mormon when a fictional mormon missionary sings about all the things he. Mormons counter cartoonish idea of planets in the afterlife.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other 2017 book of mormon seminary teacher manual 2017 possible book of mormon sites, 2017 bom seminary teacher manual possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. Mormon doctrine is in our standard works and new revelations from the first presidency sustained by the general assembly at general conference. I believe that plan involved me getting my own planet. Mormon missionaries show up show up in another nevada based story. The book of mormon throws a flood of light on the relationship of the gospel to. Christus statue of jesus depicted among artwork representing the planets and stars of the cosmos, which mormons believe jesus created under the direction of god the father. Later in the nineteenth century, when science began replacing supposition regarding an inhabited moon, mormons refused to give up their belief, which they believed was rooted in. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. To understand the lds view of salvation it is helpful to first understand these lds views. Or maybe youve seen the book of mormon musical and have heard that mormons believe that god lives on a planet called kolob. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false.
To combat the latest book of mormon inspired batch of kolob truthism, the church posted a 3,500word essay rebutting the. While the church got headlines for dropping its muchmocked mormons get their own planets doctrine, it quietly reaffirmed a far more. All other utterings are the intrepretation of the speaker, writer or author and isnt mormon doctrine. Hebrew midrash and the book of mormon its about time. Further complicating this doctrine is the notion that god has populated other planets with his children. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormonproliferated belief that mormons believe in a planetbased heaven. Reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham, a work published by joseph smith, jr. Mormon handbook the book of abraham since abraham lived before moses, who authored the torah the first five books of the old testament, it would make the papyrus older than the book of genesis.
The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. Early mormon leaders on the inhabitants of the sun and. God lives on a planet posted on dec 28, 2011 10 comments according to mormon scripture the book of abraham god dwells on a planet near the star kolob although mormons dont say where kolob actually is. According to the traditional, literal mormon interpretation of the book of abraham, kolob is an actual star in. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The main message was, as expected during that time, the possible nuclear apocalypse. Where in the book of mormon does it talk about eternal marriage. Just browsing sources, quotes on mormons get their own planet journal of discourses volume 6 page 275 brigham young after men have got their exaltations and their crowns have become gods, even the sons of god are made kings of kings and lords of lords, they have the power then of propagating their species in spirit. One of the recent depictions occurs in the tonywinning play the book of mormon, which includes a song, i believe, that declares gods plan. This is the original text as authored by joseph smith in 1830, wrapped up in easy to use hyper text and presented on a self contained cdrom for windows pcs.
It is evident that the writings of abraham while he was in egypt, of which our printed book of abraham is a copy, must of necessity be older than. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony. Possible book of mormon sites in relation to each other. The broadway musical the book of mormon and several primetime television shows over the last few years have done their best to make fun of the mormon belief that god lives on a planet far, far away, named kolob. Mormon cosmology is the description of the history, evolution, and destiny of the physical and. From this, and from facsimile 1, the mormon scripture known as the book of abraham was translated worlds in the words of joseph smith fig. One of the recent depictions occurs in the tonywinning play the book of mormon, which. Accepting this statement of joseph smith relative to our planet in its present state being created or formed from the fragments of a planet which previously existed, one may readily understand how the supposed differences between scientists and believers in revelation have arisen. Unlike most other churches, which base the entirety of their beliefs upon written scripture, mormons have this amazing core doctrine that god.
For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new. He published a book in 1953 about his otherworldly communications. What is the mormon position on ufos, alien abductions. I recently read a talk given at a general conference on. Besides the biblical five books of moses pentateuch, there are other writings ascribed to moses pseudepigraphically no doubt. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon proliferated belief that mormons believe in a planetbased heaven. I believe that plan involved me getting my own planet, sings protagonist elder kevin price, who later adds that god lives on a planet called kolob. I grew up near manti and remember the preinternet anti mormon movement. Keep in mind that only the most conspiratorial of internet sources mention the mormon mesa and other religious relationships.
The mormon church is pushing back against the notion that members of the faith are taught theyll get their own planet in the afterlife, a misconception popularized in. The mormon church is pushing back against the notion that members of the faith are taught theyll get their own planet in the afterlife, a misconception popularized in pop culture most recently by. The book of abraham is traditionally held by several latter day saint denominations as having been translated from an egyptian papyrus scroll by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. Other latter day saints commonly referred to as mormons consider kolob to be a christian metaphor. Mormon church dispels myth that believers get their own. The bible speaks of other planets, and other beings. The outer planets of our system are so far away from the sun that at 25,000 mph. Kolob is a star or planet described in mormon scripture. Mormon church reveals people do not get their own planets. Where in the book of mormon does it talk about eternal. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. Ezra taft bensons clarion call to place thebook of mormonfront and center in mormon life bespoke, among other things, his desire to see more emphasis placed on vivifying the great themes and characters of the book in art, film, drama, literature, and music.
Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. The book of mormon has been revised over the more than 100 years since its first publication, in order to clean up inconsistencies, spelling and grammatical errors. The book of mormon is a hebrew book written in the manner of the jews. Official declaration 2, 1978 the book of mormon teaches that all are alike unto god, including black and white, bond and free, male and female 2 nephi 26.
Mormons hope to become gods of their own worlds procreating endless numbers of children quotes from lds leaders by sandra tanner. The figures refer to the numbers written onto the facsimile 2 is a drawing made by joseph smith. Strange mormon ufo alien stories the millennial star. The socalled sixth and seventh books of moses in particular consists of a collection of texts which purport to explain the magic whereby moses won the biblical magic contest with the egyptian priestmagicians, parted the red sea, and other. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Original broadway cast of the book of mormon i believe.
The literature of the day also described supernatural ways of going to the moon and other planets. Other prophets appear to have had a knowledge of astronomy as well. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. While the book of abraham refers to kolob as a star, it also refers to planets as stars, and therefore, some lds commentators consider kolob to be a planet. Kolob is also mentioned in the broadway show the book of mormon when a fictional mormon missionary sings about all the things he believes. Mormons counter cartoonish idea of planets in the afterlife the. Do mormon gods have the ability to create their own.
The book of mormon was translated by joseph smith from records made on plates of gold, similar to metal plates that have been found in other ancient cultures. Andrew rannells, center, performs in the book of mormon at the. Mormon cosmology is the description of the history, evolution, and destiny of the physical and metaphysical universe according to mormonism, which includes the doctrines taught by leaders and theologians of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, mormon fundamentalism, the restoration church of jesus christ, and other brighamite denominations within the latter day saint movement. To combat the latest book of mormon inspired batch of kolob truthism, the. The lds scriptures declare that the ultimate goal of a mormon is to become a god and procreate for all eternity. God lives on a planet top 10 craziest mormon beliefs. Joseph smith and twelve planets in the solar system. It is often difficult for those who are not familiar with the jewish culture, traditions and mannerisms to understand or appreciate the complexities and subtleties of this amazing witness of christ. Mormons get their own planet recovery from mormonism. The widely popular musical the book of mormon, which opened in 2011, contains song lyrics that have helped to popularize this church heresy.
The mormon gods planet kolob full explanation purpose. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The core mormon teaching the lds church didnt jettison. People dont get own planets in afterlife salt lake city the mormon church is pushing back against the notion that members of the faith are taught they. In the book of mormon a fictional missionary sings, i believe that god has a plan.
One of the showstoppers from the book of mormon musical, when i believe starts, elder price has realized he must confront the. Throughout the history of the church, people of every race and ethnicity in many countries have been baptized and have lived as faithful members of the church. Youtube 2012 tony awards book of mormon musical opening number hello. Mormon church reveals people do not get their own planets in the. Posted on december 17, 20 january 20, 2015 author admin there is a never ending controversy, of where does the bible stand on the reality of other worlds, or planets, or other bodies in space.
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