The following links are among the many resources challenging the authenticity and accuracy of the Book of Mormon.
Facts & Feelings
Evaluating the Book of Mormon.
Changes in the Book of Mormon
Just a few of the many changes seen by the Book of Mormon since it's original "perfection".
Changes in the Book of Mormon
Some more research on the changes made to the Book of Mormon.
Contradictions in LDS Scripture
Here are some contradictory scriptures found in the standard works of the LDS Church, provided by Ether on the RFM Message Board.
The Book of Mormon
A former Mormon shares her discoveries about the Book of Mormon.
BookofMormon.com
Don't let the name fool you. This is an extensive resourse for problems with the Book of Mormon.
Book of Mormon Problems
This site takes a look at some of the problems with the Book of Mormon, written by an ex-Mormon who in his own words "studied his way out of the Book of Mormon".
The Scientific Search for Nephite Remains
Another site by the Institute for Relgious Research. This one concentrates on the lack of archeological support for the Book of Mormon.
Early American Influences
on the Book of Mormon
The name speaks for itself. Some documentation suggesting the true origin of the Book of Mormon.
The Book of Mormon contradicts Itself!
Take sites like this with a grain of salt. A smart Mormon can often explain to you what the text 'really means'.
Contradictions Between the
Book of Mormon and the Bible
Again, as Mormans believe that the Book of Mormon is inerrant and the Bible is mistranslated, this kind of site has little importance to them. However, it is another site from the Institute for Religious Research, and it is interesting.
The Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
The so called witnesses to the Book of Mormon have various problems themselves.
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"convince us of our errors of doctrine, if we have any, by reason, by logical arguments, or by the word of God, and we will be ever grateful for the information."
- Orson Pratt, The Seer, p. 15 (1854)
Orson Pratt sounds like a wise man doesn't he? He claims to be a man of reason, of logic, and a man of God. In point of fact, he was a Mormon apostle during the mid to late 1800's. He joined the Mormon Church in 1830, becoming a member of its council of twelve in 1834 and one of its twelve apostles in 1835. His other accomplishments include being professor of mathematics in the University of Deseret and writing several important books on the subject of mathematics. He was a member, and several times speaker, of the Utah House of Representatives. Among his LDS writings may be mentioned Key to the Universe (1866), and The Bible and Polygamy (1870). Do today's Mormons follow Professor Pratt's philosophy? The answer is no.
The Book of Mormon itself makes claims that disqualify itself as a valid reflection of history in early America, and there is virtually no historical or archeological evidence to support the claims that have not been dis-proven. The contradictions between The Book of Mormon and the Bible are well documented and easy to find (see The Truth About the Bible). The simple answer is that the Book of Mormon (and so in turn the entire LDS faith on which the Book of Mormon is based.) has no foundation in tangible and/or conclusive fact.
Do today�s Mormons face this challenge with �reason�? � with �logic�? � do they yield to the 'Word of God'? Are they 'ever grateful for the information.'? Again, no. After their prepared defenses are exhausted, they fall back to their final stronghold. �I know it is true. I have the testimony of the Holy Spirit telling me it�s true.� They have a feeling that it is true. No reason, no logic�.. A feeling.
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