08-18-2008, 08:30 AM
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The problem with a totally non-historical view is Joseph Smith lied. To me its impossible to defend Joseph Smiths integrity as a person if he made up Book of Mormon names. Unlike some i could not see the book inspired by God under such a scenario. Nor could i see Joseph Smith as an still inspired prophet. But even though that approach to the book has won over some in my religion i doubt they can defend the weaknesses in the approach. Though my members and leaders who hold to the view are trying to affirm the book as scripture as best they can.
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So, which names did Joseph make up and please site your sources of evidence.
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