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Uploaded by AltheaB on June 10, Internet Archive's 25th Anniversary Logo. Search icon An illustration of a magnifying glass. User icon An illustration of a person's head and chest. Sign up Log in. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. It will be curious to see how they sort out the six different first vision accounts.

This book attempts to create a sacred narrative for their ungodly past, sorted present, and deceptive future. LDS actively seeks to supress records of a historic nature. Remember that this was before the time of the computer infomation super highway. The necessity for shifting the historic narrative is because of the sand foundation LDS is built upon. Early deceptions have matured into grand embarrassments, such as the Book of Abraham.

When Smith pretended to translate Egyptian papyrus, the Rosetta Stone had not yet saturated common knowledge, so he was safe from discovery. Violence was also a big part of LDS history. Brigham Young ordered the slaughter of his enemies as well as inocent travelers through Utah territory if there was any question regarding their intentions.

LDS apologist will lament the Executive order that called for their extermination yet they never say why this was necessary. The LDS reputedly practiced all sorts of criminal activity including murder, rape, arson, theft, bank fraud, counterfeiting, and the like, all in the name of their god. The doctrines of faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost became distorted or forgotten.

According to this statement, what were some factors that contributed to the Great Apostasy? Why is it essential to understand that the Great Apostasy actually occurred? Students may use different words, but make sure they identify the following principle: Knowing that there was a Great Apostasy can help us recognize the need for the Restoration of the gospel. He inspired men and women in many cultures who sought His help during that time. Christian reformers such as Martin Luther and William Tyndale labored to help Christians live closer to the ideals they found in the Bible.

The efforts of reformers, philosophers, and even statesmen in Europe and North America led to an increased emphasis on human dignity and religious freedom in many parts of the world. Notwithstanding these important developments, God had not yet fully restored His Church. See Preach My Gospel, 45— Display the following statement by President Gordon B.

Hinckley — , and invite a student to read it aloud:. Good men and women, not a few—really great and wonderful people—tried to correct, strengthen, and improve their systems of worship and their body of doctrine.

To them I pay honor and respect. How much better the world is because of their bold action. Remind students that in the young boy Joseph Smith was searching for the true Church but could not find it. Invite students to read Joseph Smith—History —10 silently, looking for phrases that describe challenges caused by the Great Apostasy.

What are some of the phrases Joseph Smith used to refer to the spiritual challenges of his day? But if I have learned anything over these past three and a half years, it's that God shows up when we do. Not with it all figured out, but with the faith that He'll be there through the process. So welcome, my friend! Welcome to the process. Our hope is to bring you prayerfully curated content and intentionally designed products that compliment the beauty of His marvelous work and wonder.

Design that compliments the timeless truths of the gospel. You matter here.