Blood Atonement - Mormonism Exposed

The doctrine of Blood Atonement states that there are sins that the Atonement of Jesus Christ does not cover. Therefore the sinner himself must be sacrificed to receive forgiveness for their sins like the animal sacrifices made in the Old Testament. The sacrifice must include the shedding of the sinner's blood. For example, hanging is not sufficient because it does not shed the sinner's blood. Only modes of death that shed blood like gun shots, stabbing, decapitation, etc are sufficient. Brigham Young taught the doctrine of Blood Atonement while he was Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Brigham Young stated that if killing a sinner would save that sinner then it was just as much his duty to kill that sinner as it was to baptize that sinner. Furthermore Brigham Young stated that executing a sinner for their sins was what Jesus Christ meant when he said "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself"
Mark 12:31
"And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these."

Brigham Young uses the Old Testament Law as a basis for the doctrine of Blood Atonement and the Israelites wandering in the wilderness as an example of when God sacrificed people for their sins. Heber C. Kimball stated that Judas was killed as a sacrifice for his sins (breaking his covenant). "Judas lost that saving principle, and they took him and killed him. It is said in the Bible that his bowels gushed out; but they actually kicked him until his bowels came out. 'I will suffer my bowels to be taken out before I will forfeit the covenant I have made with Him and my brethren.' Do you understand me? Judas was like salt that had lost its saving principles − good for nothing but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. It is just so with you men and women, if you do not honour your callings and cultivate the principles you have received. It is so with you, ye Elders of Israel, when you forfeit your covenants."
JD 6:126, Heber C. Kimball, December 13, 1857

The doctrine of Blood Atonement amounts to human sacrifice and is completely unChristian. Jesus Christ was the only sacrifice necessary for mankind to receive forgiveness for their sins.
Hebrews 10:10-14
"By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified."

In the sacrifice of Jesus Christ the law was completed and no more sacrifice of animals was needed.
Matthew 5:17
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."

Notice the immense difference between what Jesus Christ taught and what Brigham Young taught.
John 8:7-11
"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."

Jesus Christ did not condemn the adulterous women or want her stoned to death. Brigham Young taught that she must have her blood shed to atone for her sins.

[isthechurchtrue]

@JediLDS
"labeling something as a 'standard work' does not make it doctrine."

If you look up the word Canon in "the Guide to the Scriptures" it says "In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the canonical books are called the standard works". Standard Works = Canon. George Q. Cannon was saying that the Journal of Discourses are canon and therefore are doctrine. The Journal of Discourses was considered Canon by those who listened to Brigham Young and recorded it as the word of God.

[isthechurchtrue]

@JediLDS
"The determination does not fall to someone on the outside of that religion, or someone who, for whatever reason, has left the religion."
George Q. Cannon said it was doctrine. George Q. Cannon was a councilor to 4 different Prophets of the LDS Church in his day. I understand that the LDS Church has tried to distance itself from its past as much as possible because it has a dubious beginning, but that does not make me an "anti-mormon" or bad for telling the truth about what happened.

[isthechurchtrue]

Dan,
You have a warped view of what the priesthood was in the Old Testament. The Aaronic Priesthood was passed down through the lineage of Aaron so that his descendants could care for the Temple according to the law. There is no need to continue to try to fulfill the law since Christ already fulfilled it. For example if you had a parking ticket for $100 & your friend paid it for you then there is no need to keep trying to pay it. The Temple is not needed anymore.Neither is the Aaronic Priesthood

[isthechurchtrue]

Luke 9:49-50
"And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us."

You see anyone who is doing the will of God has God's authority. God naturally helps those who do what God wants. Why would God forbid someone from doing good? As Christ said, it doesnt matter if the man was a stranger to the Apostles.Those who follow Christ are Christ's

[isthechurchtrue]

@JediLDS
Brigham Young made himself clear about Blood Atonement being doctrine. He said from the pulpit, "It is strong doctrine", "they understand the doctrine", etc...

and Mormons at the time the J of D was written considered it canon.

“The Journal of Discourses deservedly ranks as one of the standard works of the Church, and every rightminded Saint will certainly welcome with joy every number (issue) as it comes forth.“ (President George Q. Cannon, Journal of Discourses, Preface, Volume 8.)

[isthechurchtrue]

John 8:7, 10, 11
"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her... hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."

Notice the immense difference between what Jesus Christ taught during his time among us & what Brigham Young taught as a supposed Prophet of Jesus Christ. The gospels are completely different. Galatians 1:6.

[TheJohnjFarrell]

Within Mormon fundamentalism, (not mainstream Mormonism a branch off) the concept of blood atonement is still recognized. In contrast, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has stated that "the so-called "blood atonement", by which individuals would be required to shed their own blood to pay for their sins, is not a doctrine of the LDS Church" The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2010-06-17). "Mormon church statement on blood atonement". Deseret News

[gentleman_dc]

Me not currently being Christian has nothing to do with my understanding of the Bible. I read and studied it for 26 years of my life. In fact, I seem to have a better understanding of it. You said you would never stone your neighbor because you were a Christian and the Law of Moses isn't necessary. What about slavery? Christ uses slaves/debtors/servants mulitiple times in parables. So then slavery is fine? Eph. 6:5

[kolobster]

Just because mormondumb copies catholic heresies don't make either of them true. The Church was founded by Christ and built on him as he is the foundation and the cornerstone not Peter. Church is Greek for Ekklesia and is not a building with a Cross on it but means the "called out ones".

[matthewguttormson]

not true all sins are forgiven through the lord jesus christ. and the only reason this cult allows this doctrine is because they dont want the lords forgiveness of sins. now thats very upsetting to me cause what this doctrine Young wrote is simply disgusting

[scavenom]

This is incredible.... the level of creativity a person can go on to justify his actions under the shield of god. A racist, murderer, instigator this animal truly was.

[isthechurchtrue]

@JediLDS

"who presume to tell me that Mormons (me included) don't know our own doctrine."

You claimed that Blood Atonement was never doctrine of the LDS Church yet Bruce R. McConkie wrote a book called "Mormon Doctrine" in 1958 that explains the doctrine of Blood Atonement. Bruce R. McConkie was one of the 12 Apostles of the LDS Church & a famous scholar of its doctrine. If a member of the 12 Apostles is confused about what is and isn't doctrine then Mormons don't know their own doctrine.

[IExposeMormonism]

I posted 2 books:: Joseph F Smith, 1905, "Blood Atonement and the Origin of Plural Marriage" and Bishop RC Evans "20 yrs in the Mormon Church and why I left". It's a debate. JFS won and RCE fled Mormonism. JFS is right, there is an Intimate connection between the 2 in Mormonism. So, now you know to avoid the blasphemy called Mormonism aka The Church of Joes Crimes and Lying Dirty Snakes

[isthechurchtrue]

I wouldnt kill my neighbor for working on the Sabbath because I am a Christian. There is no need to follow the Law of Moses. I believe in doing good but I dont believe that doing good will save me. I do good things because I have love for my fellow man. Christ fulfilled the law & brought his righteousness to everyone who believes on him.

Romans 10:4
"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

All believers in Christ are part of Christ's Church (His body)

[isthechurchtrue]

Dan Condie,

You seem to be extremely confused. First you say that the Mormon Church is as true as any other church that ever was. Then you say that it is probably the only true church of Christ. Which is it?

John 14:6
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Christ never said that a particular hierarchy of priesthood members in a formal church organization is the way to the Father. Instead Christ said that he is the way...

[isthechurchtrue]

Jesus Christ is God incarnate. Jesus Christ was not merely human as you and I. We are human and nothing more. If Jesus Christ was merely a man then he could not have paid for the sins of the world. Just the same we cannot atone for our sins by any means. That includes Blood Atonement. Brigham Young taught many false doctrines as revelations from God that are even rejected by modern day LDS. They know that the doctrine of Blood Atonement is indefensible.

[kolobster]

" The scriptures tell us that Christ's church would be organized the same way it was organized originally " WHERE?.. The early church was NEVER lead by a prophet!....YOU FAIL!

[gentleman_dc]

Mormons: Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints. Muslims: Believe christ to be a prophet. Totally both on Christ's team.

[truthbknwn]

"The doctrine of Blood Atonement amounts to human sacrifice and is completely unChristian." Okay, so human sacrifices are "unChristian"....

"Jesus Christ was the only SACRIFICE necessary for mankind to receive forgiveness for their sins." Are you insane? You just said that human sacrifices are 'UNCHRISTIAN".

[gentleman_dc]

All believers in Christ? Catholics, Orthodox, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Anglicans, Methodists, Baptists and Mormons believe in Jesus Christ as a Savior of mankind. Clearly, you don't mean all these make up the church of Christ, do you? So, which sect of Christianity has it right? All the above use the Bible (King James version and otherwise) as sacred doctrine. Who is wrong and how do you know? (hint: the answer is everyone is wrong)