2. Mocking is a legitimate tool for exposing error, 1 Kgs. 18:26-29 Not always appropriate Extremely useful in public debate

3. 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

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.

6. 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

7. Purportedly records history of God’s work in North America in ancient times Jesus appeared to Nephites after resurrection -Gospel -Baptism -Lord’s Supper

8. Purportedly records history of God’s work in North America in ancient times Jesus appeared to Nephites after resurrection -Gospel -Baptism -Lord’s Supper

9. False claims not supported by evidence Buildings in NA in 322 A.D. Mormon 1:7 Brass, iron, steel, etc. in NA 2 Nephi 5:15 Silks, fine linen, cattle, oxen, etc. in NA Ether 9:17-19

10. False claims not supported by evidence Shipping, building ships, temples in NA Helaman 3:14 Swords, breastplates, arm-shields in NA Alma 43:18, 19 Cities sun in the sea 3 Nephi 8:8-10, 14; 9:4-6, 8

11. Claims that inhabitants of NA descended from Jews Archeology proves false DNA proves false Only the extremely ignorant or gullible could believe otherwise

12. Large portions of the BOM are 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

13. The original BOM contained 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

14. The original BOM contained grammatical errors The words which IS expedient As I was A journeying This he DONE that he might overthrow They had TOOK them

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

16. Factually contradicts the Bible BOM Jesus born in Jerusalem Alma 7:9, 10 Bible Jesus born in Bethlehem Mic. 5:2; Mt. 2:1; Lk. 2:4

17. Factually contradicts the Bible BOM Jesus named about 124 B.C. Mosiah 3:8 Bible Jesus named just prior to birth: 4 B.C. Lk. 1:31

18. Factually contradicts the Bible BOM Priests from Jacob and Joseph 2 Nephi 5:26 Bible Priests from Levi Heb. 7:12-14

19. Factually contradicts the Bible BOM Name Christian used in 73 B.C. Alma 46:13 Bible Christian first used at Antioch Acts 11:26

20. Factually contradicts the Bible BOM “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

21. Factually contradicts the Bible BOM Others judge person taking communion 3 Nephi 18:22-29 Bible Individual judges self in communion 1 Cor. 11:27-29

22. Teaches dark skin is a curse from God Alma 3:5, 6; 2 Nephi 5:21-24 Blacks & others banned from priesthood 1978 First Presidency had a “new revelation”

23. 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

24. Abraham sitting on Pharaoh’s throne King Pharaoh Signifies Abraham in Egypt Prince of Pharaoh Shulem, principle waiter of king Olimlah, slave of prince

25. 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 of Fertility & nature Stand of offerings with lotus Maat: goddess of justice Dead person Anubis: jackel-headed god who escorts dead

26. Factually contradicts the Bible D&C Enoch 430 years old at his translation 107:49 Bible Enoch 365 years old at his translation Gen. 5:23

27. Factually contradicts the Bible D&C God has flesh and bones 130:22 Bible God does not have flesh and bones Jn. 4:24; Lk. 24:39

28. Factually contradicts the Bible D&C Heads of the Church 42:11 Bible One Head of the Church Eph. 1:22, 23

29. Factually contradicts the Bible D&C Jesus promised John would not die 7:1-3 Bible John specifically denies such a promise Jn. 21:20-24

31. Mocking is a legitimate tool for exposing error, 1 Kgs. 18:26-29 Not always appropriate Extremely useful in public debate

32. 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