While evidence holds its value, Latter-day Saints prioritize something beyond it. Joseph Smith expressed this sentiment when he stated: The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things […]
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Joseph Smith’s King Follett Discourse.
The King Follett Discourse was a sermon given by Joseph Smith in April 1844 during a general conference of the Church. It was delivered after the death of a Church member named King Follett and was meant to offer comfort while also explaining important doctrines. In the sermon, Joseph Smith taught about the nature of […]
A common characterization of Christian beliefs is that they are based on enchantment or magic that may require special justification. However, this is far from the truth. Latter-day Saint beliefs are devoid of any magical essence and are instead more appropriately understood in the context of continuing social and technological advancement. Latter-day Saint faith is […]
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We Cannot Fathom Exponential Growth.
As the human race continues to progress and advance in technology, the potential for growth and development becomes increasingly vast. Imagining the power of a being like God, who has existed for eons, becomes a daunting task. To illustrate the concept of exponential growth, consider the following story: In ancient India, there was a chess-loving […]
Many of the advancements and capabilities we possess today would undoubtedly appear miraculous to people who lived hundreds of years ago. Imagine explaining to them that with a simple app on your phone, you can pinpoint someone’s exact location anywhere on Earth. They would be astounded and may consider it a miracle. However, what we […]
Many are keen to prove that the universe literally came from “nothing”. Such an explanation could render God’s role unnecessary, but all attempts must equivocate on the word “nothing” to achieve this aim. Vacuum states are not “nothing” they are most certainly “something”. Blake Ostler explains: [T]he concept of the “nothing” that existed “prior to” […]
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Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit.
Something cannot come from nothing. This bedrock concept has been pondered, debated, and explored throughout the annals of human thought, and it remains as solid and irrefutable as ever. Nothingness, often regarded as the absence of existence itself, embodies a state of absolute void, devoid of any substance, property, or creative power. It is, in […]
The theory that our universe originated from nothing has gained significant traction. It offers a naturalistic explanation for our existence, removing the need for a divine Creator. According to this view, the Big Bang sparked the birth of our cosmos, without any pre-existing state or external intervention. However, a scientific perspective based on observation and […]