In regards to sarcasm - I think of Martin Harris and the 116 pages. Joseph went to the Lord 3x to ask if Martin Harris can show his wife the translated 116 pages. The first two times, the Lord said no. The 3rd time, I like to think of it as "Okay, Joseph, we'll try it your way." You can read more in D&C 10. As far as CatholicGirl is concerned, I'm a teacher, not an explainer. Some people want me to explain my faith and to justify it by whatever has already been written and considered common scripture (The KJV Bible). I'm a teacher. Which means that I will share my thoughts and insight with people who are truly seeking the truth. I share what is pertinent and ask the receiver of this information to ponder and pray about it for themselves. I went to the Bible-Belt on my mission (Tennessee Knoxville Mission). I've already had my share of people who want me to explain why I believe the way I believe. What I learned best, I learned from my companion. He prompted me to NOT open my scriptures and simply share my testimony. I was to use the Spirit and my knowledge, but not open the scriptures as it can incite more feelings of competition. (3 Nephi 11:28-35) As a "devil's advocate", I'll quote the movie "Secondhand Lions". In the movie, Robert Duvall's character is sharing with his nephew some of the speech he shares with all young men on how to be a real man. He says that "just because something ain't true doesn't mean you shouldn't believe in it. In fact, some things you must believe to be true - that the good guy always wins, that true love always prevails." My question to you would be: Would you live your life in a worse way or a better way for following the teachings of the LDS church? Would your family be better off for you believing that the Book of Mormon is the word of God? That families can be eternal through sacred covenants? (If you haven't seen the movie Secondhand Lions, it's REALLY good!) My testimony is that Jesus Christ is our only way back to the Father. He is my Savior. He loves us and has restored His Church to the earth to prepare the children of men the way in which we may be saved. His Church was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know these things to be true for myself. I invite you to study and pray about these things to come to the same knowledge for yourself.