Secondary Questions / Book of Mormon
Can the Book of Mormon witnesses be trusted?
What the question is
Eleven men signed formal statements affirming the existence of the gold plates. None ever recanted, even after some left the Church. Their testimonies were public, written, and never withdrawn.
Where to read what the Church has published
How to weigh it
Their consistency under pressure is significant. But it is the Spirit, not the witnesses, that establishes the truth of the Book of Mormon for you.
A reminder before you scroll on
This is one secondary question. It is real. It is not, by itself, load-bearing. The primary questions are. If you have not yet worked through them — or if it’s been a while — start there.
When you’re ready
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