The Joseph Smith Foundation is excited to announce a new project dedicated to providing real answers to the tough questions regarding LDS history and doctrine: LDS Answers!
In a 2011 survey, respondents rated the factors that contributed to their "crisis of faith":
Doctrinal/theological issues (74%)
Loss of faith in Joseph Smith (70%)
Historical issues (70%)
Loss of faith in the Book of Mormon (65%)
LDS Answers will take each of these factors head on and provide accurate, faith-filled articles that tell the real story with the real facts and the real history. From polygamy to evolution, the Book of Abraham, education, parenting, latter-day prophecy, Book of Mormon geography, historical issues and many other “Mormon stumpers”, we believe answers exist and the facts fortify faith!
We want to reach as many Latter-day Saints as we can but we need your help! Please consider ways you can make a difference:
Entire Event (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.) passes are only $30 Individual or $50 Family. Single Day Individual Registration is $15.
Attend TWO presentations by the Joseph Smith Foundation on Friday and Saturday!
Parallel Problems, Parallel Answers from the Book of Mormon Friday, September 16th, 10:15-11:15am
Prior to the first coming of the Son of God, the Church of Jesus Christ among the Nephites enjoyed a period of great prosperity and growth followed by dissension and dwindling. In our own day, some LDS researchers are discovering a similar pattern. Could the history of the Latter-day Church of Jesus Christ be laid out and foreshadowed in the narrative of the Nephite Church? Could the Book of Mormon hold answers for navigating periods of dissension and uncertainty? Discover keys from the Book of Mormon that preserved the faithful and become empowered with practical solutions to strengthen the faith of your family and the Church.
Faithful Answers for Tough LDS Questions Saturday, September 17th, 4:00-5:00pm
Do you know someone struggling with a faith crisis over LDS Church history? Are there real answers to these tough questions? The answer is yes! Was Joseph Smith involved in the occult? Why did he marry a 14-year-old girl? Was Brigham Young really transfigured into the image of Joseph Smith or is this narrative merely "Mormon folklore"? Why are many prominent LDS historians calling for a “reconstructed narrative” of Church history? Was Joseph Smith a product of his time? Learn the real history, with real facts that fortify faith! Discover how you can help as we unveil a new Joseph Smith Foundation project, LDS Answers.
