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For a different viewpoint on Mormonism for your questions, try me. I am a staunch believer in the Book of Mormon and belong to another church (the Church of Christ)that is set up identically to the Biblical church. If there are things about traditional Mormonism that trouble you or you have questions about, just ask and you might find the answers from the Book of Mormon to be quite surprising. I have been studying the scriptures diligently for 16 years under the school of hard knocks... I may not have all of the answers but will sure go find them if I don`t. I`m strongest on Biblical and Book of Mormon doctrines, and am also somewhat familiar with Mormon history and archaeology.

What do you like about this subject?

It is dearest to my heart :^)

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

To dispell many myths associated with the Book of Mormon.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are over 100 churches that have found the Book of Mormon to be true and use it as scripture. Many reject the Book of Mormon because they suppose it teaches "another" gospel than the Bible yet closer examination reveals that the two books agree as one and compliment each other in ways that are higher than man could have concieved.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Many Book of Mormon precepts are strongly against mainstream LDS doctrines and traditions. Most people believe that the Book of Mormon is about the LDS church when in fact it is actually against that particular sect in many ways.

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sue04/06/0910101010Thanks, Mike. You have been so helpful .....
Larry01/21/09Best for questions on Church of Christ .....
Jess12/28/081010That actually does help. Thank you! :)
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Salvador04/23/0810101010Very informative. Thanks so much.

Recent Answers from Michael Kelley

2009-11-18 Update:

Hi Beatriz, I am sorry to hear that things have not worked out for you. I am not surprised about the LDS response... yes, they do often (not always) have a seige mentality and in many respects are like

2009-11-08 BOM and the Bible:

Hi segbenu, I will answer each of your questions below in **, Mike QUESTION: You say you believe in the Bible and the BoM, what is the understanding behing these contradictions: **Mike replies:

2009-11-06 BOM and LDS:

Hi Segbenu, I will be happy to answer your question. Please note that I am ex-LDS and belong to the Church of Christ that believes in the Bible and Book of Mormon. What are some of the doctrines

2009-11-01 Adultery:

Hi again Beatriz, I am glad I was able to offer some help such as it was... your situation was difficult to answer. I just answered another woman on this forum about a month ago who was in a similar

2009-10-31 Adultery:

Hi Beatriz, I will try to help answer your questions as best I can. Please note that I am ex-LDS and belong to a diffent church that believes in the Book of Mormon and Bible. First of all the entire

 

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