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I was left to all kinds of temptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish errors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God. | I was left to all kinds of temptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish errors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God. | ||
Revision as of 21:22, 31 May 2012
Contents
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith turned down alcohol in surgery
- What the history/facts tell us: Joseph drank beer and wine as an adult (his own journal)
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus
- What the history/facts tell us: First vision has multiple, and varied accounts (Pres. Hinckley)
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon using the "Urim and Thummim"
- What the history/facts tell us:The same "peep stone" was used to translate the Book of Mormon—Stone in the hat, plates not in sight (Russell M. Nelson)
- What the history/facts tell us: Joseph had 30 wives, some of them married to other men, several teenagers (familysearch.org)
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith was falsely accused and persecuted
- What the history/facts tell us: [Joseph's use of a "magical peep stone"] was the reason for some of the early "trials" and court cases involving Joseph (Court records) Joseph denied polygamy publicly (Oaks)
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith went to the jail in Carthage like a "Lamb to the Slaughter"
- What the history/facts tell us: Exposure of polygamy and destruction of printing press led to martyrdom.
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith was 2nd to Jesus in Righteousness (no man has done more for the salvation of others except Jesus Christ)
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith was a pure, innocent boy.
- What the history/facts tell us: Joseph used a "magical peep stone" to help people find buried treasure.
Things to think about
Quotes to think about
Smith History/?lang=eng&id=p28#p28 Joseph Smith History ꞉28
I was left to all kinds of temptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish errors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God.
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith turned down alcohol in surgery
- What the history/facts tell us: Joseph drank beer and wine as an adult (his own journal)
- What the history/facts tell us: Joseph drank beer and wine as an adult (his own journal)
Things to think about
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus
- What the history/facts tell us: First vision has multiple, and varied accounts (Pres. Hinckley)
Things to think about
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon using the "Urim and Thummim"
- What the history/facts tell us:The same "peep stone" was used to translate the Book of Mormon—Stone in the hat, plates not in sight (Russell M. Nelson)
Things to think about
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith had one wife—Emma
- What the history/facts tell us: Joseph had 30 wives, some of them married to other men, several teenagers (familysearch.org)
Things to think about
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith was falsely accused and persecuted
- What the history/facts tell us: [Joseph's use of a "magical peep stone"] was the reason for some of the early "trials" and court cases involving Joseph (Court records) Joseph denied polygamy publicly (Oaks)
Things to think about
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith went to the jail in Carthage like a "Lamb to the Slaughter"
- What the history/facts tell us: Exposure of polygamy and destruction of printing press led to martyrdom.
Things to think about
"Why People Leave the LDS Church" by John Dehlin says...
- What I learned growing up in the Church: Joseph Smith was 2nd to Jesus in Righteousness (no man has done more for the salvation of others except Jesus Christ)
Things to think about