Arandur did provide period citations that called ridiculous some of the specific claims made by the Book of Mormon where those claims (South American cement, ancient metal engraving) were later confirmed scientifically. I would say that your skepticism on some of the claims was partially unwarranted.
The Book of Mormon stuck its neck out and was vindicated. That's worth a lot of Science Points.
I think that if Arandur posts an opinion in this thread, then you should go with that. In the meantime, re-examine the evidence given in the prior thread, and reread the parts of the Book of Mormon under specific discussion.
The Book of Mormon stuck its neck out and was vindicated. That's worth a lot of Science Points.
When you make a lot of claims and the possibility space isn't too big, some are going to be right by sheer chance. If Joseph Smith had written of anything that existed at the time and place that should have been a completely novel concept to him, like giving a detailed description of an animal that there is no way he should have heard of, then that would be very significant. Making references to technological developments that have existed elsewhere that he wo...
In this comment thread, I stated that
In the resulting thread five evidences were given, and some back-and-forth occurred. Being myself somewhat biased, I feel unfit to judge if Arandur actually showed that a non-Mormon's skepticism is unwarranted.
So you, who wish to become stronger, I ask: please comment below whether or not you believe the proposition was satisfied.
Remember! This is not a vote on whether the evidence is factually correct or not!
Remember! This is not a chance to anonymously signal your agreement or disagreement with the LW hive mind!
Remember! If the sky is green, wish to believe that the sky is green!
I don't know what else I can say to forestall thread hijacking.