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Wes:

Please, do you guys have to be overly dramatic? In the old times, it only read "The book of Mormon", they added the other part about being another testament of Jesus Christ much latter (in smaller print too!)

So you guys are saying that by changing the name to something about JESUS CHRIST as the main title will make people confused, reject the message, etc? I don't get it, its illogical.

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"Another Testament of Jesus Christ" is not part of the title.
It simply describes the content of the book. The book is still "The Book of Mormon" and it has always been "The Book of Mormon".

Just like: "The Peace Giver" How Christ offers to heal our hearts and homes
The title of the book is: The Peace Giver.

Another example: "Beauty Secrets" an emergency guide to looking great
The title of the book is: Beauty Secrets

We don't say:
"Please open your Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ".
- OR -
"That quote is in The Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ"

We just say "The Book of Mormon" becasue that is it's title.

The following is my opinion. Not doctrine, and no written reference, just my opinion:

Mormon means : Covenant. Mormon=Covenant
Mormon was named after "The waters of Mormon" ( The waters of the covenant ) Where Alma baptized.

Mormon (the person) was named after the place (the waters of mormon)

The book is not really named after the person who compiled it, its real meaning is:
"The Book of Mormon" = "The Book of the Covenants"
We (the church) are "The people of the covenant" = We are "Mormons"

Edited: Wes on 23rd Jul, 2009 - 3:57am

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Wes thats what I just said....the name of the book was always "the book of mormon" and the other part was added later on. My question is (based on the answers of some of the posters) why the very thought of changing the name "smacks apostacy", why is it going to be confusing, and how in the world for heaven's sake it will change people's attitudes toward accepting or rejecting the message. I aint speaking about changing to the book of satan or anything for that matter! but something along JESUS CHRIST. Geez folks, thats the person that leads this church!

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Well, . . . but on the other hand. (Like you say) "Why in the world" would you even consider changing the name of the Book of Mormon? Why? . . . Just leave it alone. That is the name it was given, ( I'm sure it was for a reason )

Would we change the name of the church as well, while we are at it? . . . maybe to make it more comfortable to the world? No.

It just doesn't make sense to me. It doesn't matter if it says "Christ" on the title. The bottom line, is it is God's book, and He named it. Why would we change it?

Can you imagine what He might be thinking about us, as we discuss this topic?

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You're answering my questions with another question?

Did He? Do you mind sharing a scripture source for that?

Ummm...No I dont...What? Do you think he's thinking in sending us to a lake of fire and brimstone because we're discussing this topic?

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Even though we are commenting on the same thread, I think we are talking about different points here. This is what I get out of previous posts: (too many to quote here so just go back and read them)

I think your point is that there is nothing wrong in re-naming the book, as long as we keep it to where it pertains to Jesus Christ, and that the name change should not affect the reader because "The Book of Mormon" or "The Western Witness of Christ" or whatever the new title may be, the book will still have the same content in it or the interest on people to read it. Right?

My point is that: Why should we change its name? I agree, the name should not affect the content, or the interest on some to read the book. So, why change it?

I have no written source on-hand to show that God named "The Book of Mormon". I'm almost sure that if I dig into that, I may find leads to support that. But I'm not going to, because if Joseph Smith wrote that as the title, then, I believe that he did it by the power of God (just like he translated the entire book)

Edited: Wes on 23rd Jul, 2009 - 6:52pm

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I think it will attract more people because they will see its about Jesus Christ and not the Book about Mormon only or about the Mormons as people think when they read the title. I aint advocating a name change per se but I dont think is a crazy idea at all or think the thought alone is to enter into apostasy (ridiculous idea). As the phrase says people judge a book by its cover.

You wont be able to find such scripture because it doesnt exist, you should be careful in giving statements such as "God named the book" when you dont have sources to back it up. Lets not confuse "myths" members in general like to spread or believe and real facts that can be corroborated.

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Ahh, . . . Come on. In that case, can you provide a source where He didn't name the book?

( I didn't say there was a scripture, I just said I may find a lead that would support that)

The thought of changing the name of the book is not "entering into apostacy". But it is definitely a start. "From small and simple things, great things shall come to pass" . . . (I like this scripture) it can go either way, good or bad.

Do you know that Joseph Smith translated the book? I do. It was by the power of God. It was under Jesus Christ supervision ! The book is titled "The Book of Mormon" and it may not be named that because it is Mormon's book, There must be a reason why He named it that way. Unless it comes from the current prophet, I'll stay with the original name.

Are you saying that us mortals can come-up with something better than HIM?

That is the point here. We cannot.

Edited: Wes on 23rd Jul, 2009 - 8:38pm