Alma 7:10 “And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.”[emp. added]
Journal of Discourses 1:51 “I have given you a few leading items upon this subject, but a great deal more remains to be told. Now remember from this time forth, and for ever, that Jesus Christ was not begotten by the Holy Ghost. I will repeat a little anecdote. I was in conversation with a certain learned professor upon this subject, when I replied, to this idea—“if the Son was begotten by the Holy Ghost, it would be very dangerous to baptize and confirm females, and give the Holy Ghost to them, lest he should beget children, to be palmed upon the Elders by the people, bringing the Elders into great difficulties.”” — Brigham Young, Great Salt Lake City, April 9, 1852 [emp. added]
Ephesians 4:14 “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.”
Foregoing the obvious problems in the passage from Alma, we’re looking at just one topic today, and that’s what Mormons think of Jesus’ conception.
Yesterday the verse in Alma reminded me of the day I discovered Brigham’s speech in the Journal of Discourses. I was newly out of the Church, and Ed Decker sent me home with a set of the Journals. As I was thumbing through the first volume, I came across the infamous quote above that marked the first of my shocking discoveries.
Gut-wrenching doesn’t do justice to what I felt that day. I sobbed for hours even though I had left the Church several months beforehand. My dismay was rooted in the sadness in my heart for the Lord, and my people. I had no idea they had said things like the example above – and very sadly, most Mormons aren’t aware of the garbage in the Church’s history either.
As Mr. Nelson tours the world with his message to read the Book of Mormon, we’re praying Mormons will discover their own shocking news. It’s not meant to be rude, but we do pray something will jolt them into the reality of the countless lies in their church.
We can’t help but wonder how many times Mr. Nelson has had to shelve contradictions like this one. Being a prophet and all, he surely knows Brigham’s statement is blasphemous. Shame on him.
With Love in Christ;
Michelle
Isn’t it odd some Christians like myself know more about their church. A simple Google search on “overshadowing” can clear up the confusion when it comes to the virgin birth. I actually used one of the same Young quotes you did, as I pieced my Smithmas story together using quotes from several prophets. Hopefully if they read it they may see the heresy. They deserve better.
The Old Sarge has cited this verse before from the New Testament, now the Old Sarge will recite the same verse from the Old Testament: “In the latter days, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions, even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my spirit in those days. I will show signs and wonders in the heavens and on earth.” (Joel 2:28-30; Acts 2: 17-19)
Also in Joel 2:13: “Even now, declares the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting and with mourning. Rend your heart and NOT YOUR GARMENTS. RETURN TO THE LORD YOUR GOD.”
People are leaving the Mormon church as God has directed them to do with the outpouring of His Spirit. He is pouring out his spirit on all flesh and the truth of Mormonism is being uncovered. People being immersed in God’s spirit are leaving Mormonism and are embracing the true Gospel of Jesus Christ