Which BOM origination theory do you believe? (15th attempt)

[SeattleUte]

Wow. A few seconds with the search engine reveals a treasure trove of quotes. Tip of the iceberg (all from SU):











and finally:

I think I've been saying exactly these things in this thread but with more prolixity. I'm trying to help Santos who is not so far along as a progressive as say you and YOhio are.

[All-American]

The fact that there isn't a signed document isn't really what bothers me. I'm not bothered at all. It would be like being bothered by the number of cold grey days in Seattle. The LDS Church is what it is because that's the way life is. Do you think I was surprised when DNA evidence didn't support that Indains were Jews? I don't believe in fairies. If there were a signed document I'm sure there would be a more raational explanation than that those guys really saw Christ and/or angels bearing a gold book.

But nor do I dismiss religious experience and tradition. I just don't think it's an open question about Joseph's claims. You know all that talk about allegorical or literal belief in the Book of Mormon or the Bible? It applies to Joseph Smith as well.

Yes, you've generated enough material insisting on your indifference to fill volumes. It just seems strange for you to fight over this particular inch of ground.