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Dismantling Brian Hales’ Book of Mormon Defense: ML: 141 In this episode, hosts RFM and Bill Reel team up with LDS scholar Dan Vogel to critically examine the arguments put forth by LDS apologist Brian Hales in defense of the Book of Mormon’s authenticity. They discuss Hales’ reasons and defenses of why the BOM can’t possibly be a work of fiction authored without God’s involvement. The conversation offers a scholarly exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of Hales’ defense, encouraging listeners to engage in thoughtful analysis of the Book of Mormon’s origins.

RESOURCES:

https://www.rickgrunder.com/parallels/mp193.pdf
https://missedinsunday.com/memes/scripture/paul-vs-moroni/
https://missedinsunday.com/memes/other/adamic-language/
https://missedinsunday.com/memes/scripture/plagiarism-in-book-of-mormon/
https://missedinsunday.com/memes/scripture/king-james-bible/
http://www.fullerconsideration.com/TempleNameOracle/
https://missedinsunday.com/memes/scripture/mark-16/

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