Amy Lloyd condenses the CES Letter for teens, emphasizing the importance of informed consent in matters of faith. She delves into the Book of Mormon's origins, translation, and its value despite historical concerns and addresses foundational topics such as the First Vision, Book of Abraham, polygamy, and polyandry, shedding light on critical issues within the Church's history. This thoughtful discussion serves as a valuable resource for those navigating complex issues within the Mormon faith.
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Part 1: • Ignoring Your Inner-Vo...
Part 2: • Parenting after a Morm...
Chapters
00:14:10 Summary of the Letter to My Child
00:16:11 Letter to her son Noah
00:20:00 There is no free agency without informed consent
00:20:50 Quotes by Mormon leaders
00:23:30 You have the right to know this information
00:26:06 A word on Anti-Mormon sources
00:27:56 Feeling negative feelings when researching
00:30:48 Summary of what the CES Letter is
00:33:10 Book of Mormon Summary
00:40:13 Book of Mormon Translation
00:43:00 The First Vision
00:44:25 Book of Abraham
00:46:50 Polygamy and Polyandry
00:51:00 The role of Prophets
00:55:24 Kinderhook Plates and translator claims
00:57:11 How do we discern truth?
01:02:24 Priesthood Restoration
01:07:02 Three and Eight Witnesses to the Plates
01:09:50 Temples and Freemasonry
01:13:40 The Church’s view on Science
01:16:10 Additional issues:dishonestly of church leaders
01:17:00 Censorship and excommunication of people who speak out
01:18:43 Church finances
01:21:24 Racism in the Church
01:23:48 Anti-intellectualism and people who want to learn about these issues
01:27:10 LGBTQ issues
01:29:37 The idea of worthiness, that we aren’t inherently worthy
01:30:04 Exclusivity -one true church; not seeing kids get married, etc.
01:31:33 The Conclusion
01:33:35 There are valid reasons to stay, but they ought to have all the information
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