gomspal Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) This is a book that will help strengthen one's testimony in the face of criticism and doubt. Michael Ash helps the reader to understand the anti-Mormon criticisms and attacks and gives logical explanation of answers to these attacks with help of modern discoveries that support the authenticity of Book of Mormon as translated ancient scriptures, its geography, the textual changes, and a lot more. I suggest this book for reading for anyone who wants to add some knowledge to his/her testimony. I know testimony comes thru the witness of the Holy Ghost but to testify to people who criticize the church, you must have knowledge of what their attacks are and the answers to those attacks. I just finished it this morning while I was on the bus. Edited August 30, 2008 by gomspal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiJolly Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I have the book but haven't read it yet. I heard Mike speak for almost an hour on it, sounds very good. HiJolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostRider Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Um...where can i get this book at? Any book store or through the LDS website? maybe the chruch library? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 This is a book that will help strengthen one's testimony in the face of criticism and doubt. Michael Ash helps the reader to understand the anti-Mormon criticisms and attacks and gives logical explanation of answers to these attacks with help of modern discoveries that support the authenticity of Book of Mormon as translated ancient scriptures, its geography, the textual changes, and a lot more. I suggest this book for reading for anyone who wants to add some knowledge to his/her testimony. I know testimony comes thru the witness of the Holy Ghost but to testify to people who criticize the church, you must have knowledge of what their attacks are and the answer those attacks.I just finished it this morning while I was on the bus.What are some of the so-called "anti-Mormon critisms" Mike identifies?(Actually, I already know most of them as I've watched him write this book based on reactionary thinking at MADB. However, I do admit I've not read the book. But I've seen the "Shaken Faith Syndrome" discussed ad nauseum, especially by one or two fanatic members of MADB, who think they can spot a troll every time, but who, often, are wrong. In fact, rarely does a member of MADB acknowledge a person is not necessarily an anti-Mormon if they just like to study the Church's history.I would love to see a panel discussion between Ash and Bushman. Seriously, they would probably agree more than I would think, but then I think Bushman would can Ash a number of times as well.Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomspal Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I purchased it through fairlds.org bookstore. You can also buy it from deseret.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightynancy Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 LOL My dad hated the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 There is a feeding frenzy going on at MADB. Here is the link if you're interested. New Book Published by FAIR - Mormon Apologetics & Discussion BoardElphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 There is a feeding frenzy going on at MADB. Here is the link if you're interested. New Book Published by FAIR - Mormon Apologetics & Discussion BoardElphaba Wow, nine pages and the thread has not been closed! Even Juliann was there swinging away at any perceived negative comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wow, nine pages and the thread has not been closed! Even Juliann was there swinging away at any perceived negative comment. Oh dear, oh dear, I must make an apology.The thread actually started on June 7, but I missed that. So my "feeding frenzy" description is completely inappropriate. It's been a steady, non-frenzied discussion, and I should have checked that before I wrote my post.My sincerest apologies.i would like to write about one of my favorite lines from the thread, when a poster wrote:After perusing the chapter, I'm beginning to get the idea that the anti's don't think much of FARMS and FAIR. I am sooo tempted to write: After perusing MADB, I get the idea that the apologists don't think much of Signature Books.Okay, there's no rhythm to it, but it always surprises me when someone can see the one, but not the either, regardless of which persuasion.Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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