Seen for the first time in a century: Mormon church releases photos of 'seer stone'

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

But only Joseph Smith could read it.

Mormon church releases photos of seer stone used by founder Joseph Smith Daily Mail Online

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[Ravi]

Whoa! I have a rock similar to that. I should send it in for translation.

 

[defcon4]

Thanks. Nice stones. They look like ordinary river stones. It doesn't matter if I believe the story behind them or not, the important thing is that Mormons do. To each according to his belief.

 

[mdk]

Thanks. Nice stones. They look like ordinary river stones. It doesn't matter if I believe the story behind them or not, the important thing is that Mormons do. To each according to his belief.

Exactly. If their faith gives them solace in this world who am I to try and take it away from them?

 

[defcon4]

Thanks. Nice stones. They look like ordinary river stones. It doesn't matter if I believe the story behind them or not, the important thing is that Mormons do. To each according to his belief.

Exactly. If their faith gives them solace in this world who am I to try and take it away from them?

Absolutely!

 

[Mad Scientist]

The rock wasn't translated you dummies. The stones were placed in a hat so Joseph Smith could translate the gold plates.

If you're gonna mock a religion, at least get the basic facts straight.

 

[defcon4]

The rock wasn't translated you dummies. The stones were placed in a hat so Joseph Smith could translate the gold plates.

If you're gonna mock a religion, at least get the basic facts straight.

How about addressing the particular poster you have issue with… or is it easier just applying the umbrella method?

 

[Ravi]

The rock wasn't translated you dummies. The stones were placed in a hat so Joseph Smith could translate the gold plates.

If you're gonna mock a religion, at least get the basic facts straight.

did you say thummim?

 

[Mad Scientist]

Yes, the Umbrella Method WAS used but the main Dummy chimed in. (Ravir)

 

[SassyIrishLass]

While I'm skeptical of the entire Mormon beliefs I know some Mormons and they are fine upstanding people. Same goes for Jehovah Witnesses.

 

[Penelope]

The rock wasn't translated you dummies. The stones were placed in a hat so Joseph Smith could translate the gold plates.

If you're gonna mock a religion, at least get the basic facts straight.

did you say thummim?

You can't have thummim without Urim. It wouldn't be fair.

 

[Ravi]

That rock isn't see through, what's up with that?

 

[guno]

But only Joseph Smith could read it.

Mormon church releases photos of seer stone used by founder Joseph Smith Daily Mail Online

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I am sure with a quart of gin and those stones he saw many things!!

 

[rightwinger]

Makes as much sense as any other religion

 

[onefour1]

In the LDS scriptures we find under the Bible Dictionary the following:

Urim and Thummim
Hebrew term that means “Lights and Perfections.” An instrument prepared of God to assist man in obtaining revelation from the Lord and in translating languages. See Ex. 28:30; Lev. 8:8; Num. 27:21; Deut. 33:8; 1 Sam. 28:6; Ezra 2:63; Neh. 7:65; JS—H 1:35.

Using a Urim and Thummim is the special prerogative of a seer, and it would seem reasonable that such instruments were used from the time of Adam. However, the earliest mention is in connection with the brother of Jared (Ether 3:21–28). Abraham used a Urim and Thummim (Abr. 3:1–4), as did Aaron and the priests of Israel, and also the prophets among the Nephites (Omni 1:20–21; Mosiah 8:13–19; 21:26–28; 28:11–20; Ether 4:1–7). There is more than one Urim and Thummim, but we are informed that Joseph Smith had the one used by the brother of Jared (Ether 3:22–28; D&C 10:1; 17:1). (See Seer.) A partial description is given in JS—H 1:35. Joseph Smith used it in translating the Book of Mormon and in obtaining other revelations.

This earth in its celestial condition will be a Urim and Thummim, and many within that kingdom will have an additional Urim and Thummim (D&C 130:6–11).

 

[Dot Com]

Makes as much sense as any other religion

^ that

makes as much since as judeo xstian religions.

 

[BluePhantom]

Wow!!! Amazing! I have a bunch of seer stones at the bottom of my fish tank. Who knew?

 

[TrinityPower]

Hey I found Joseph Smith!!

 

[BluePhantom]

Hey I found Joseph Smith!!

The smell of bullshit over an open flame is pretty easily identifiable.

 

[TrinityPower]

Dung me, dung me, take me by a rope and hang me. High from the highest treeeeee...woman would you weep for me...dee dee.dee.doo.doo.doo.doo