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Captain Moroni: The Nephite George Washington [Mormonism Live 216]

Published 11 months, 1 week ago
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Captain Moroni is one of the most inspiring figures in the Book of Mormon, a true champion of liberty and righteousness. But did you know his story might share surprising parallels with George Washington and the Revolutionary War? In this episode, we explore how Captain Moroni’s unwavering faith, his rallying cry of the Title of Liberty, and his fight for freedom may connect to themes from America’s founding history. Could there be deeper lessons about liberty and divine providence hidden in these connections? You won’t want to miss this thought-provoking discussion that will deepen your appreciation for Joseph Smith’s “Translation” abilities!

RESOURCES:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/book-of-mormon-stories/chapter-33-king-men-versus-freemen?lang=eng

http://www.mormonthink.com/influences.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalist_(American_Revolution)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Loyalist+(American+Revolution)
https://www.academia.edu/108282496/Kingmen_vs_Freemen_Oneidas_in_the_Book_of_Mormon

Richard Bushman’s article: The Book of Mormon and the American Revolution https://archive.dev-bookofmormoncentral.org/sites/default/files/archive-files/pdf

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