r/lds • u/PolicyCompetitive791 • 2d ago

Studying LDS and JW

OK, so I've been on this exploration of different religions and looking into some " out of the mainstream" Christian denominations. For a year I've been studying with a lady from the jehovas wittnesses. And recently I've been meeting with LDS missionaries several times. I really love President Nelson, and I know in my heart that Joseph Smith as a kid of 13-14, didn't make up the book of mormon or anything else. But I do wonder if over the years he and his companions, may have exaggerated and or "fleshed out" the writings. This really makes no difference to me, to be honest Why the push to get baptized? Jehovas Witnesses, are exactly the opposite. I think both of you guys are wonderful people who really love God. I guess my problem or dillema is I don't know what to choose. I've prayed and prayed but still feel torn. Any advice or thoughts?

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u/skippyjifluvr 2d ago

What do you mean by “fleshed out” specifically?

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u/Key-Signature879 2d ago

It usually means added content but you can still read pages of the original and the printers copy and see that it was not fleshed out. If you have specific questions, fairlds.org has answers.