"In reality, most of us use a kind of “seer stone” every day. My mobile phone is like a “seer stone.”
Dieter Uchtdorf
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LDS Apostle Dieter Uchtdorf
"Not long ago, the Church published photos and background information on seer stones. People have asked me, “Do you really believe that Joseph Smith translated with seer stones? How would something like this be possible?” And I answer, “Yes! That is exactly what I believe.” This was done as Joseph said: by the gift and power of God.
In reality, most of us use a kind of “seer stone” every day. My mobile phone is like a “seer stone.” I can get the collected knowledge of the world through a few little inputs. I can take a photo or a video with my phone and share it with family on the other side of our planet. I can even translate anything into or from many different languages!"
If I can do this with my phone, if human beings can do this with their phones or other devices, who are we to say that God could not help Joseph Smith, the Prophet of the Restoration, with his translation work? If it is possible for me to access the knowledge of the world through my phone, who can question that seer stones are impossible for God?"
Celestial connectivity must have been frustrating at times for Joseph Smith!
"Due to ongoing solar storms in Alpha Centauri your call cannot be completed at this time.
Screen on reverse side.
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The screen of a stone cell phone is likely very dim requiring Joseph Smith to employ an adaptive method for reading & translating.📷