In an attempt to explain away this thorny fact, FairMormon suggests that God Himself may have revealed the errors to Joseph. This bizarre explanation, which would surely be unpalatable to the average Chapel Mormon, is contradicted by common sense as well as by the notion that the Book of Mormon is the most correct book on earth. FairMormon attempts to rationalize this fact by claiming that not all Native American Indians descended from Lehi.

And FairMormon cannot simply argue that Joseph Smith misunderstood the connection. Joseph Smith claimed to have been taught about the origins of Native Americans by the angel Moroni — an ancient American inhabitant himself. FairMormon likewise confirms or otherwise ignores key anachronisms in the Book of Mormon, such as the existence of steel, wheat, horses, and many more items.

Nov 30,  · For non-Mormons interested in dating an LDS church member, trying to figure out the church culture can seem like a mystery game. It’s a bit challenging to figure out how a group of people can have fun and date if they don’t drink alcohol, prefer to avoid “R” rated movies, don’t drink coffee, and are taught not to “mess around” before s:

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