Agreed, my friend!

I’m Canadian too and just finished listening to this and was gonna say the same thing. I don’t feel that old - in my 40’s - but I went to public school and we still said the Lord’s Prayer, sand the national anthem, and even pledged allegiance to the Queen (though we are an autonomous nation under the commonwealth, I guess it was just our of respect??). We definitely live in a Godless areligious society now.

Vote BLUE(POILIEVRE) in Canada 🇨🇦 and Vote RED(TRUMP) in the United States of America 🇺🇸. We have a continent to save!

@@user-yr9lt7dz8kbruh hahahaha did you watch the video???

@@jacksonpaul4075 yeah, vote for anti-establishment candidates who don't tow the corrupt globalist line of the WEF.

Pray for us. We have a political party (democrats) who want to get god out of America and destroy everything that prepared it for the restoration. I lean independent, but ONLY one party in America hates America, and wants to destroy it. I vote for God from here on out. A vote democrat is a vote for the devil. #thirdparty2024

Love you Brother!

We went to the Yucatan last winter for a couple of weeks and I was super impressed with the love of liberty, country, and God that I witnessed.

You address none of my points and hide behind a "faith" in something contradictory to the bible. Why? I ask out of love. This is a tactic I see Mormons do to avoid objective truth and it is cognitive dissonance not truth seeking. I post it hear because I love people and want them to know the Jesus of the bible who is the TRUTH, the way and the life. All my points are based in truth. Giant problem with Mormonism is that it is not faith based on reason or even blind faith. It is faith in a DIFFERENT Jesus contained in a book that archaeological, anthropological, topological, linguistic, and dna evidence point to it's falsity. It is faith AGAINST the evidence usually based on feelings. Manipulation of emotions is a tactic used to get people to believe in untruths. Does the mormon church use any of these? Little to no financial transparency Critical thinking and rational analysis are rejected in favor of feelings or group view Discouraged or punished from reading non-church published / approved material; information tightly controlled Questioning, scrutiny, doubt and dissent are discouraged or punished Any questioning is an issue with the person, not the church. Worthiness and faith are questioned while evidence ignored Sayings / mantras repeated over and over (e.g. testimony meeting and five points of an LDS testimony) Modern-day revelation; Claim to have restored “lost truths” and doctrines Claim new revelation always trumps old revelation Demand absolute obedience to church authorities Members taught not to associate with apostates; they are led by Satan All money, time and talents are at the disposal of the church leaders Abnormal amounts of time required to be devoted to the church and related activities Zealous to proselytize (not evangelize) new members Eternal life in heaven earned by a faith plus [works, morality and obedience] gospel. Leader(s) dictate how members should act, think, feel and what they eat, drink, read, and wear Members taught to strive for perfection as an achievable goal Church demands purity of members or blessings withheld / revoked Loyalty displaced from Jesus to the church and its leadership. Claim loyalty to church / leader(s) is the same as loyalty to God Personal worthiness / faithfulness tied to loyalty and commitment Claim the Bible is corrupted and produce their own Bible or books superior to the Bible Suppress, hide, or lie about doctrines and history in order to control information flowing to members Use pyramid-style doctrines (e.g. milk vs. meat and line upon line, precept upon precept) Claim all material critical of the church is a "lie" or "out of context" or "anti-[insert church name here]" Claim exclusivity in being the “only true church” on the face of the earth (Elitist mentality) Claim eternal life in heaven is impossible outside their church Claim leadership is not fallible, yet they are unaccountable Claim religious persecution proves they are the true church. Impose us vs. them mentality Apostates leave the church because they "want to sin," are "weak," "lost" and "are being lead by Satan" Sins are not forgiven without absolute obedience to authority Impose fear, shame and guilt to coerce members into conforming to the rules of the church Leadership imparts phobia indoctrination (fear) by teaching if their church is not true, then there is not a true church Leadership imparts phobia indoctrination (fear) by claiming there is no happiness outside church Leadership imparts phobia indoctrination (fear, guilt, shame) claiming you will loose family for eternity if you leave the church New members are "love-bombed" by other members and leaders and made to feel they are special and favored by God Ex-members shunned and teach those who leave will have bad things happen to them Demand major financial commitments. Greater blessings, spirituality, or higher levels of heaven promised. "Giving to get" result from demands Some to all of these characteristics are found in many churches today including: - Jehovah’s Witnesses - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Oneness Pentecostal - The Church of Scientology - House of Yahweh - The Philadelphia Church of God - International Church of Christ - Iglesia ni Cristo

I had a friend who was upset about the outcome of an election. The Spirit told her in the temple: "Earthly kingdoms rise and fall. Build My Kingdom." Another saint shared on a podcast her confusion when she was presented some material by a dear friend. The Spirit told her to "stay REALLY close to the brethren." I cannot think of any other mortal who is more worthy of our trust than Russell M. Nelson. The "republic for which [the flag] stands" is "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." That sounds more like the Church than the government of the USA.

I have felt the same.

Same. Feels like we are approaching a time similar to 3rd Ne before Christ came where groups were separating into groups with their own leaders. Today we aren’t one people. If you’re in a political party, it is taboo to even speak with the other side. We are defining ourselves by our sexuality into the group. The idea you are white or black is dividing into groups. We are divisive and only getting more so. Tack on the wickedness and what feels like stoning of the believes for standing up for religious rights and the traditional family and it’s a bad place in some regards.

Agreed!

Definitely both. I don't know that you can really understand what the temple is about until you have read the Book of Mormon. The Nephite religion is a temple religion. From 1 Nephi 1 to Moroni 10, the Book of Mormon is a temple text.

I had assumed it was a Jedi cloak or a wizards robe.

@@latterdaycovenantliving oh, that's better! Let's go with that😁

Amen! Share with others!

My man! Haha 👊🏼

We’re glad to have you join us, @marisajohnson2958!

Hey thanks! @@thestickofjoseph

Evidence showing the Bible is true and the Book of Mormon is a 19th century fiction: No wheat, no goats, no steel found in the Americas, no metal smelting furnaces, no metal armor, no temple as grand as Solomon's as described in 2 Nephi 5:16, no steel swords, no skeletons of these warriors, no graves, no cities (it would be impossible for a city the size of Zarahemla 4 Nephi 1:8 to leave no trace), no cattle, no chariot parts, no Nephite coins (listed in book of Alma as being used for a thousand years), no Jewish relics from supposed Jews, no metal plates like Nephites supposedly had, no artifacts whatsoever, no Nephite "reformed Egyptian" writings, no old world large seed barley (BoM claims that the Lehites brought their old world seeds with them) and no evidence the book of Mormon "prophets" ever existed. There is zero archaeological, anthropological, topological, linguistic, or DNA evidence to support the Book of Mormon. It would be impossible for highly advanced civilizations (Jaredites, Nephites) with millions of people to have vanished off the face of the earth. The whole face of the land had become covered with buildings” (Mormon 1:7) “Two million Jaredites slain” (Ether 15:2) 38 cities are catalogued in the Book of Mormon, along with iron, steel, brass, metal swords, breast-plates, shields, armor, or chariots. Yet, not one item mentioned in the Book of Mormon has ever been discovered in America. The Book of Mormon speaks of sheep, swine, goats, wheat, silk and wool clothing and elephants existing in the Americas when they did not. 1 Ne. 13:7; Alma 4:6; Ether 9:17 and 10:24 Though they were brought to America centuries later by Europeans in post-Columbian times. Again we see that Joseph Smith was thinking about things in his current day as he was fabricating the Book of Mormon. CAN WE TRUST OUR HEARTS AS TO THE TRUTH OF THE BOOK OF MORMON since there is no evidence? Maroni chapter 10:4 says: "he will manifest the truth of it unto you" But: THE BIBLE WARNS YOU about trusting your own heart. Jeremiah 17:9 "the heart is deceitful above all things". Proverbs 28:26 "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool." Please don't be a fool. But TEST everything; hold fast what is good. 1 Thes 5:21 The entire belief system and premise of Mormonism is based on a false claim the Bible was corrupted and "plain and precious parts" were removed by early Christian translators sometime after the apostles had all died. This is a very dangerous claim to make against the word of God, especially since God promised us his word would never pass away. (Isaiah 40:8; Psalms 100:5; Matthew 16:18, 24:35; 1 Peter 1:23-25). An Objective Test of the Bible and Book of Mormon The Claim: In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Nephi has a vision the Bible was corrupted after the 12 apostles preached it and after the formation of the “great and abominable church” (1 Nephi 13:26-29). Most Mormons believe this to be the Catholic Church which was formed early in the 4th century. Nephi claims this church was founded by the Devil to lead souls to hell (1 Nephi 14:3). So let’s objectively examine both the Bible and the Book of Mormon to be fair and test if any have errors. Bible: The earliest Dead Sea Scrolls have been historically dated by three different dating techniques to as early as 350 BC. Included in this discovery was the Great Isaiah Scroll, which is the oldest known complete copy of the Book of Isaiah and is dated to approximately 200 BC. Study the dead sea scrolls which are over 2,000 years old and see if they have Joseph Smith's uncorrupted version. They should if Joseph Smith was correct and the bible had been corrupted over time but, no they do not. They are the same today as they were over 2,100 years ago with only minor spelling or punctuation differences. Joseph Smith was wrong. The bible had not been corrupted. This scroll could not have been touched by the Catholics. Also this scroll is a Jewish production, and the Book of Mormon claims that the Jews had the Scriptures in their "purity". LDS Apologist Wayne Ham was forced to the conclusion that the Isaiah scroll does not support the text in the Book of Mormon. Mormon apologist Dr. Sidney B. Sperry, of Brigham Young University, had to admit that the Dead Sea Scrolls do not help the case for the Book of Mormon but uphold the validity of the bible. IS THE GOD OF THE BOOK OF MORMON THE SAME ONE AS IN THE BIBLE? "Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.” (Isaiah 43:10) If Mormonism is true, then God could not make the claim that there were no gods before him, for he was just a man at one point; nor could he claim that no gods would come after him, for that is the goal of every member of the LDS church. Like Joseph Smith this was also the goal of Satan, to be like God and have worshippers. "I will exalt my throne above the stars of God ... I will be like the Most High”’ (Isaiah 14:12-14) The new testament has not been corrupted either. Take for example John 1:1 a very important verse than Smith changed to make Jesus a created being. A papyri known as the Bodmer Papyri which is almost 1900 years old of the book large parts of John. (this papyri was written not long after the apostle John died) John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. ΕΝ ΑΡΧΗ ΗΝ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ ΚΑΙ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ ΗΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΟΝ ΘΕΟΝ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΟΣ ΗΝ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ John 1:1 Joseph Smith translation: "In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son, and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God." See the obvious blasphemous changes. Also, there are 4,000 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament in whole or in part. The best of these go back to somewhere about AD 350 and none support Joseph Smith's claims that the bible of today has been corrupted. Considerable fragments remain of papyrus copies of books of the New Testament dated from 100 to 200 years earlier still and show that the new testament we have is reliable. (The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1967 (Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 1960) pp. 15-17 In the LDS Church’s 147th General Conference, General Authority Bernard P. Brockbank stated that the Christ followed by the Mormons is not the Christ followed by traditional Christianity. He explains: It is true that many of the Christian churches worship a different Jesus Christ than is worshipped by the Mormons…. (The Ensign, May 1977, p. 26) I post this in love. The manuscript and archeological evidence for the bible is the greatest of anything in antiquity. I pray that you know the real Jesus, real peace, love and true salvation. "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." Galatians 1 And, Matthew 24:24 warns us that Satan will send false prophets and Satan poses as an angel of light! 2 Corinthians 11:14 There is no way for the Biblical account of Jesus to arrive at the account of the Book of Mormon. Mormons have been taught that the bible was corrupted. I hope to open eyes that God is much greater than the humanoid that you have been told about. He is the creator of all creation not just this solar system. Jesus said all scripture shall not fade away but "many wolves in sheep's clothing" and false prophets will come and try to add to the word. Mathew 7:15 It pains my heart to see Mormons fall for the lie that Satan first told Adam and Eve that we can be like the most high. Genesis 3:3-5 Joseph Smith sold the same lie. Also, the leaders of the LDS Church have taught that their Jesus was married, had children, and was even a polygamist. Apostle Orson Pratt, says in The Seer, page 172, says, “…the great Messiah who was the founder of the Christian religion was a Polygamist…the Messiah chose to take upon himself his seed; and by marrying many honorable wives himself, … The son followed the example of his Father"

@@brettpinion4233 ahem… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJ13dM2h1ZOZeaM.htmlsi=KIjgzP6Epbdylaed

@@brettpinion4233 it’s almost becoming cliche, all these haters 😂

@@academyofchampions1 It's ok as long as I stand for the truth of my lord and savior Jesus Christ and speak in love. God bless.

@@brettpinion4233 Jesus loves you Brett. Sorry to break it you tho, but Jesus loves me too

No

Boom

Glad you are apart of what we are doing!

John Adams, “Letter from John Adams to Massachusetts Militia,” 11 October 1798.

But should the People of America, once become capable of that deep simulation towards one another and towards foreign nations, which assumes the language of justice and moderation while it is practicing iniquity and extravagance; and displays in the most captivating manner the charming pictures of candour, frankness, and sincerity while it is rioting in rapine and insolence: this country will be the most miserable habitation in the world. Because we have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.

@@charliegladwell1 why thank you sir!

@@charliegladwell1”Our constitution was made only for a moral and a religious people.” Bingo.

Chuck with the save! @charliegladwell1

Evidence showing the Bible is true and the Book of Mormon is a 19th century fiction: No wheat, no goats, no steel found in the Americas, no metal smelting furnaces, no metal armor, no temple as grand as Solomon's as described in 2 Nephi 5:16, no steel swords, no skeletons of these warriors, no graves, no cities (it would be impossible for a city the size of Zarahemla 4 Nephi 1:8 to leave no trace), no cattle, no chariot parts, no Nephite coins (listed in book of Alma as being used for a thousand years), no Jewish relics from supposed Jews, no metal plates like Nephites supposedly had, no artifacts whatsoever, no Nephite "reformed Egyptian" writings, no old world large seed barley (BoM claims that the Lehites brought their old world seeds with them) and no evidence the book of Mormon "prophets" ever existed. There is zero archaeological, anthropological, topological, linguistic, or DNA evidence to support the Book of Mormon. It would be impossible for highly advanced civilizations (Jaredites, Nephites) with millions of people to have vanished off the face of the earth. The whole face of the land had become covered with buildings” (Mormon 1:7) “Two million Jaredites slain” (Ether 15:2) 38 cities are catalogued in the Book of Mormon, along with iron, steel, brass, metal swords, breast-plates, shields, armor, or chariots. Yet, not one item mentioned in the Book of Mormon has ever been discovered in America. The Book of Mormon speaks of sheep, swine, goats, wheat, silk and wool clothing and elephants existing in the Americas when they did not. 1 Ne. 13:7; Alma 4:6; Ether 9:17 and 10:24 Though they were brought to America centuries later by Europeans in post-Columbian times. Again we see that Joseph Smith was thinking about things in his current day as he was fabricating the Book of Mormon. CAN WE TRUST OUR HEARTS AS TO THE TRUTH OF THE BOOK OF MORMON since there is no evidence? Maroni chapter 10:4 says: "he will manifest the truth of it unto you" But: THE BIBLE WARNS YOU about trusting your own heart. Jeremiah 17:9 "the heart is deceitful above all things". Proverbs 28:26 "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool." Please don't be a fool. But TEST everything; hold fast what is good. 1 Thes 5:21 The entire belief system and premise of Mormonism is based on a false claim the Bible was corrupted and "plain and precious parts" were removed by early Christian translators sometime after the apostles had all died. This is a very dangerous claim to make against the word of God, especially since God promised us his word would never pass away. (Isaiah 40:8; Psalms 100:5; Matthew 16:18, 24:35; 1 Peter 1:23-25). An Objective Test of the Bible and Book of Mormon The Claim: In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Nephi has a vision the Bible was corrupted after the 12 apostles preached it and after the formation of the “great and abominable church” (1 Nephi 13:26-29). Most Mormons believe this to be the Catholic Church which was formed early in the 4th century. Nephi claims this church was founded by the Devil to lead souls to hell (1 Nephi 14:3). So let’s objectively examine both the Bible and the Book of Mormon to be fair and test if any have errors. Bible: The earliest Dead Sea Scrolls have been historically dated by three different dating techniques to as early as 350 BC. Included in this discovery was the Great Isaiah Scroll, which is the oldest known complete copy of the Book of Isaiah and is dated to approximately 200 BC. Study the dead sea scrolls which are over 2,000 years old and see if they have Joseph Smith's uncorrupted version. They should if Joseph Smith was correct and the bible had been corrupted over time but, no they do not. They are the same today as they were over 2,100 years ago with only minor spelling or punctuation differences. Joseph Smith was wrong. The bible had not been corrupted. This scroll could not have been touched by the Catholics. Also this scroll is a Jewish production, and the Book of Mormon claims that the Jews had the Scriptures in their "purity". LDS Apologist Wayne Ham was forced to the conclusion that the Isaiah scroll does not support the text in the Book of Mormon. Mormon apologist Dr. Sidney B. Sperry, of Brigham Young University, had to admit that the Dead Sea Scrolls do not help the case for the Book of Mormon but uphold the validity of the bible. IS THE GOD OF THE BOOK OF MORMON THE SAME ONE AS IN THE BIBLE? "Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.” (Isaiah 43:10) If Mormonism is true, then God could not make the claim that there were no gods before him, for he was just a man at one point; nor could he claim that no gods would come after him, for that is the goal of every member of the LDS church. Like Joseph Smith this was also the goal of Satan, to be like God and have worshippers. "I will exalt my throne above the stars of God ... I will be like the Most High”’ (Isaiah 14:12-14) The new testament has not been corrupted either. Take for example John 1:1 a very important verse than Smith changed to make Jesus a created being. A papyri known as the Bodmer Papyri which is almost 1900 years old of the book large parts of John. (this papyri was written not long after the apostle John died) John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. ΕΝ ΑΡΧΗ ΗΝ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ ΚΑΙ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ ΗΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΟΝ ΘΕΟΝ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΟΣ ΗΝ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ John 1:1 Joseph Smith translation: "In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son, and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God." See the obvious blasphemous changes. Also, there are 4,000 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament in whole or in part. The best of these go back to somewhere about AD 350 and none support Joseph Smith's claims that the bible of today has been corrupted. Considerable fragments remain of papyrus copies of books of the New Testament dated from 100 to 200 years earlier still and show that the new testament we have is reliable. (The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1967 (Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 1960) pp. 15-17 In the LDS Church’s 147th General Conference, General Authority Bernard P. Brockbank stated that the Christ followed by the Mormons is not the Christ followed by traditional Christianity. He explains: It is true that many of the Christian churches worship a different Jesus Christ than is worshipped by the Mormons…. (The Ensign, May 1977, p. 26) I post this in love. The manuscript and archeological evidence for the bible is the greatest of anything in antiquity. I pray that you know the real Jesus, real peace, love and true salvation. "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." Galatians 1 And, Matthew 24:24 warns us that Satan will send false prophets and Satan poses as an angel of light! 2 Corinthians 11:14 There is no way for the Biblical account of Jesus to arrive at the account of the Book of Mormon. Mormons have been taught that the bible was corrupted. I hope to open eyes that God is much greater than the humanoid that you have been told about. He is the creator of all creation not just this solar system. Jesus said all scripture shall not fade away but "many wolves in sheep's clothing" and false prophets will come and try to add to the word. Mathew 7:15 It pains my heart to see Mormons fall for the lie that Satan first told Adam and Eve that we can be like the most high. Genesis 3:3-5 Joseph Smith sold the same lie. Also, the leaders of the LDS Church have taught that their Jesus was married, had children, and was even a polygamist. Apostle Orson Pratt, says in The Seer, page 172, says, “…the great Messiah who was the founder of the Christian religion was a Polygamist…the Messiah chose to take upon himself his seed; and by marrying many honorable wives himself, … The son followed the example of his Father"l

@@brettpinion4233 There are many evidences that have been corroborated for those with eyes willing to see. Even without physical evidences, those who ask God with a sincere heart and a contrite spirit with full intent to follow promptings with receive their answer from God through His Holy Spirit that the Book of Mormon is true. This is said in love and an invitation to put it to the test. It testifies of Jesus Christ as the Only Begotten Son of God. The vast majority of Christians would welcome more testimonies of Jesus Christ if their minds weren't clouded by the devil's accusatory fog and prejudice.

Glad you like it! Come back for more!

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@ah2ah310 That is a really good question. To learn more about answering that question, I would encourage you to read and learn about adam ondi ahman. Before Adam's death, he gathered all his children and blessed them. So, all generations leading up to that time were here in the promised land. Now, during that time we know that the land was one land as Pangaea. During the flood, the Continents divided. The ark landed in Mount Ararat in Armenia in the eastern part of the world. Therefore, what knowledge we have comes from revelation from the Lord to Joseph Smith. I hope that helps?

If my memory is correct…..The contents were closer together or even more connected back then. Just speaking of the earth 🌎, the earth today is different than it was yesterday as the tectonic plates are always moving (3-4 inches a day )

I’d you watch the video, we say this!

So true!

How about we focus on the point of this video and relax on geographic relativism?

How about you answer my questions? Either answer my questions or don't say anything. I've discovered the truth of the BOM like you probably never will. I've read the BOM every day for 4 decades. This channel discusses the different geographical models like Meso-America and Heartland. I have a model that works. My model answers all the questions everyone is asking. Why wouldn't you want your questions answered? I'm not surprised you don't want to talk about it. Most people don't. Probably because they are afraid. I know I was. Not anymore. You should accept the challenge. Answer my questions. @@cameronreed1411

Hahaha get with the times! It’s in! Haha

We are watching the fall of the republic part duex. Much of the same things that happened then are happening now.

Yes, we address all of that in the docuseries. But just so you know many of those “facts” are misconceptions.

@@thestickofjoseph Either Hyrum was or wasn't at Dartmouth. Either their relative was or wasn't a professor at Dartmouth that produced similar material to mormon doctrine. WHICH IS IT? Are those simple statements true or false? Do you still maintain the Smith boys were uneducated?

He WASN’T at Dartmouth, and a simple google search can tell you that. He went to Moor’s Indian Charity School from 1811-1815 which was a prep school for Dartmouth. And John Smith who was Joseph Smiths 2nd cousin thrice removed died when Joseph was 3 and there is no record of Joseph referring to any of his work. The adversary will create his counterfeits to deceive. Please dig a little deeper than a surface level exmo reddit post. Email us if you actually want to have a conversation about truth and facts in context. jackson@thestickpfjoseph.com

I mistyped jackson@thestickofjoseph.com

@@thestickofjoseph May we please dig a little deeper together? Excerpt from Hyrum Smith: a life of integrity by Jeffrey S. O’Driscoll … Hyrum and his siblings had received little formal education to this point, but their parents made arrangements for Hyrum to attend the academy at Hanover and for the other children to attend a “common school.”[23] The academy, or Moor’s Charity School, was associated with Dartmouth College in Hanover, a few miles north of the Smith home and on the same side of the Connecticut River. Lucy did not explain why Hyrum was chosen to attend, but it may have been simply because his cousin of about the same age, Stephen Mack, was already a student there. One of the school’s tutors, Andrew Mack, was also a distant relative.[24] Eleazar Wheelcock founded the Moor’s School in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1754. Its curriculum extended beyond simply educating students; rather, it focused on preparing them to become teachers and preachers. In 1769, the school relocated to Hanover, New Hampshire, and became associated with the newly founded Dartmouth College. With the establishment of a common school in Hanover in 1808, the academy further refined its focus to prepare able students for additional scholarly education. But it maintained its religious influence, and students attended daily chapel services at the White Church on campus. If Hyrum attended in 1811, as Lucy seems to indicate, he joined a class of thirty-one students, which grew to fifty-six by 1814.[25] School records are incomplete, but the “Hiram Smith” listed in the August 1814 record was one of the “charity scholars” studying arithmetic.[26] Charity scholars were not merely students with limited financial means. The designation also implied remarkable intellectual potential. School president John Wheelcock personally followed the progress of these student scholars, who were supported from his limited funds. Hyrum’s designation as a charity scholar in 1814 implies that he performed well academically during his previous years there. The outbreak of “typhus fever” in late 1812 interrupted Hyrum’s education.[27] He came home sick from school, perhaps at the end of the quarter in February 1813. His whole family was eventually infected, but Hyrum, despite his own illness, was determined to do his part to alleviate their suffering. He relieved his mother and sat at Joseph’s side for days or weeks until Nathan Smith-an attending surgeon at Dartmouth College, whose daughter Malvina attended class with Hyrum-operated on Joseph’s leg to eradicate the infection. Whether Hyrum and Malvina’s association was significant or even known to those involved is not recorded. As Joseph’s leg improved, his family sent him to his Uncle Jesse’s home in Salem, Massachusetts, in hopes that “the sea-breezes would be of service to him.” The rest of the family, financially devastated by a year of illness, moved to Norwich, Vermont. Hyrum’s return to the Moor’s School now required him to travel about four miles east of his home and across the Connecticut River. His youngest brother, Don Carlos, was born in Norwich on March 15, 1816.[28]

I’m sorry, have you read The Book of Mormon? It hasn’t changed on any of those. Church policy is a separate matter.