Very simple
The issue of Book of Mormon geography is very simple. People have different ideas, and there’s nothing wrong with that. People should […]
implying either prophetic or Church support
On this topic of Book of Mormon geography/historicity, I understand there is too much information and detail for most people. People are […]
Great news – revised Gospel Topics Essay
Yesterday an alert reader told me that the Gospel Topics Essay on Book of Mormon Geography had been revised. It’s an important […]
What is a narrow pass?
One way to reach a “consensus” is to have everyone agree on definitions of terms. But if the definitions are not required […]
The Keystone of the Book of Mormon
One could find support in past teachings for all kinds of theories about Book of Mormon geography, with one exception: every prophet […]
90% of inspiration is information
I read a comment by a BYU professor that rings true to me. It’s akin to President Nelson’s teaching that good inspiration […]
"Mosiah first" explanation
There was an excellent “Kno-Why” on Book of Mormon Central last week, except for one glaring problem. The Kno-Why was titled, “How […]
Great example of persuasion vs education
Some people wonder where M2C is being taught. They find it difficult to believe that employees at BYU, CES and COB (the […]
Joseph Smith’s account referring to Cumorah
Here’s an interesting reference to Joseph Smith teaching about the Hill Cumorah in 1835 or 1836. Joseph Curtis reminiscences and diary, October […]
Persuasion vs. Education
I frequently explain that I’m not trying to persuade anyone of anything, but some people think that’s exactly what I’m trying to […]