Dowsing, Faith, and Reason (Divining Rods, Pendulums, Radiasthesia, Rhabdomancy, Water Witching)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Do You Believe in Doing the Lord's Will?
Many Christians in Joseph Smith's day similarly regarded divining rods as instruments for revelation. They believed these rods could help them find underground water or minerals. The key factor is, again, it's the source or how you're using it and what your intent is.
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Transcript
After discussing the history and concept of dowsing with Dr. Paul Smith, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Dr. Smith talk about what the Christian faith has to say about it, what science studies have shown, and what we should make of it.
