Latter-day Saint FAIR-Cast
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms
Feb 20, 2024
Join Zach, Sarah, and Jennifer as they address criticisms of Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones. They discuss disputes from faithful members, critics using seer stones to refute the Book of Mormon, and historical facts to counter these claims. The episode covers topics like the perception of seer stones as evil, folk magic, hidden information, and concludes with a comprehensive overview of the subject.
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- Critics argue seer stones discredit the Book of Mormon, while supporters emphasize historical context and study.
- Podcast highlights the importance of personal study in understanding the complexities of the translation process and historical accounts.
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The Church's Role and the Critics
The podcast discusses the role of the church in providing spiritual nourishment rather than being history teachers. The critics' viewpoint, which suggests that the church hid information or lied to its members, is examined. The podcast highlights the inconsistency between critics who argue that the Book of Mormon is not inspired and those who claim that Joseph Smith fabricated it based on the surrounding folk magic practices. It is emphasized that historical context and personal study are necessary to understand the complexities of the translation process and the use of seer stones.
Jennifer Roach earned a Master of Divinity from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, and a Master of Counseling from Argosy University. Before her conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she was an ordained minister in the Anglican church. Her own experience of sexual abuse from a pastor during her teen years led her to care deeply about issues of abuse in faith communities.
Zachary Wright was born in American Fork, UT. He served his mission speaking Spanish in North Carolina and the Dominican Republic. He currently attends BYU studying psychology, but loves writing, and studying LDS theology and history. His biggest desire is to help other people bring them closer to each other, and ultimately bring people closer to God.Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
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