The Book of Mormon is not for kids

[pam]

And last time I checked..I don't ever remember a Prophet or any other General Authority stating we should only read or have children above a certain age read the scriptures.

In fact it's been quite the opposite. We've been counseled to read to them from the scriptures starting at a very young age.

[BrioCyrain]

Originally Posted by pam

And last time I checked..I don't ever remember a Prophet or any other General Authority stating we should only read or have children above a certain age read the scriptures.

In fact it's been quite the opposite. We've been counseled to read to them from the scriptures starting at a very young age.

Just because the scriptures are written by prophets, doesnt mean some of the parts aren't a bit gruesome. I mean some of the books in the bible were pretty gross.

[pam]

I never said that some weren't a bit graphic. But to use your logic, we wouldn't be teaching our children about Christs' crucifixion either.

[BrioCyrain]

Originally Posted by pam

I never said that some weren't a bit graphic. But to use your logic, we wouldn't be teaching our children about Christs' crucifixion either.

Well, at least not in detail. I mean you can just go with "he died on the cross" without saying "and some roman guy stuck a spear through his body".

[prisonchaplain]

I guess I understand the OP's point. As a personal example, we read the crucifixion to our children, and I have shown them a cartoon version, that made my then 8-year old cry. I still won't show the 10-year old the Passion of the Christ. Also, I'd probably hesitate sharing the story of the sister who was raped, followed by the brothers convincing the offending family (and tribe) to submit to circumcision, after which they proceeded to annihilate them. Maybe when they are about 12 on that one.

On the other hand, I must confess I thought the original point was to poke at the Church's cautions towards R-rated movies etc. Never imagined he really wanted to sanitize the Scriptures for the little ones. The reality is, we do tend to do so...not sure what the controversy really is here.

[pam]

Originally Posted by BrioCyrain

Well, at least not in detail. I mean you can just go with "he died on the cross" without saying "and some roman guy stuck a spear through his body".

And that would kind of go with what I said in post #4 of this thread.

The Book of Mormon is very much for kids. But as with anything else you have to teach at a level that a specific age group is capable of understanding. Both emotionally and intellectually.

[pam]

I still won't show the 10-year old the Passion of the Christ.

To be honest PC, I couldn't make it through this movie myself. And I'm not 10 years old.

[skippy740]

Even the LDS Lamb of God movie is quite strong with its imagery and spirit about it. It wasn't fair to watch it for the first time during Easter week in early morning seminary.

Great message... but whoa! It was strong! Even on my mission, when I showed it, I cautioned parents that it can be quite strong for kids. Not "blood and gore", but still very strong.

[applepansy]

I grew up on BOM stories for children. There was a series of them. They weren't fiction but they were written in a way that was more understandable to children. I loved the stories. My mother gave me the books when I started having children and I read the stories to them. they were more age appropriate for under age 10.

The Spirit is very strong especially with children when reading scripture. It wasn't until I was an adult that I truly understood how violent some of the passages were.

My two youngest learned to read by reading the BoM for family night. I think its all perspective and of course parents need to explain anything children have questions about.

I believe we need to trust our Prophets and the Lord. We've been commanded to read the scriptures and to read them to our children. I for one will continue to trust and read the scriptures to my grandson.

To the OP: Yes the BoM is for children.

[Vort]

Originally Posted by BrioCyrain

So people getting heads chopped off isn't violent as some movies?

BrioCyrain's equation:

"Saying the words 'He chopped off the guy's head'" == "Watching a filmed rendition of him chopping off the guy's head"

I disagree.