116: Harm Done in Oversimplifying the Book of Mormon w/ Taylor Petrey

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Series Title: Real Talk about the Book of Mormon [Part II of IV]

In this second of a four part series tackling various aspects of the Book of Mormon with a couple of prominent Mormon theologians, Valerie continues to talk to Taylor Petrey about the negative impact that many current members are experiencing around the overly simplistic narrative regarding the translation of the Book of Mormon, its origin, meaning, and literalness.

Valerie contends that this complicates one’s ability to read this book and find its potential gems of truth from a place of candid openness when it brings up other complicated feelings related to historical transparency and a long culture within the church that is "faith promoting" at the expense of complex reality.

Too much to say in the show notes about this vibrant and loaded topic!! Listen to these episodes and discern for yourself if/how the Book of Mormon can lead you closer to Jesus Christ.

Links for the lit review referenced in this podcast series:

• The Dialogue Journal: Dialogue Topic Pages #7: Book of Mormon Topics, Part 1⁠
• ⁠The Dialogue Journal: Dialogue Topic Pages #8: Book of Mormon Topics, Part 

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