12 Apr 2006 09:54 AM

2nd Nephi -- Stopping the Bullet

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Nothing, but nothing beats Mormon humor. Did you know I Googled "LDS Humor" and came across a number of websites. So I started cruising through all the jokes, most brought a smile to my face but this one made me outright laugh.

"During the Vietnam War, a group of soldiers were ambushed. Fire was exchanged and during it all, a young LDS soldier was hit in the chest. The others had no choice but to retreat, leaving their friend's body in the tall grass. Later that night, back at the camp, they saw a figure moving towards them. One of the soldiers yelled out, "Who goes there?" Out of the shadows stumbled the LDS soldier. The group stood in disbelief, wanting to know how he survived. The LDS soldier reached into his jacket and pulled out a pocket version Book of Mormon with a bullet lodged in it. Holding it high in the air he exclaimed, "Nothing, and I mean nothing, gets through Second Nephi!" Contributed by PRONGI

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Now 2nd Nephi is full of some great stuff, the section known as Nephi's Psalm (2 Nephi 4:15-35), I mean who can not feel the love of the Lord Nephi feels when he begins with "And upon these I write the things of my soul, and many of the scriptures which are engraven upon the plates of brass. For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children."

Then he moves on to Isaiah - wow! I'm working toward the day to be at the level of understanding Joseph Smith was when he said "Isaiah is easy to understand." And it is indeed, the words of Isaiah that stopped that bullet cold. I'm sure of it!

(See more LDS humor at http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/humor/index.htm.)

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6 comments so far

Lisa P (23743) 13 Apr 2006 01:46 AM

LOL!! What a great story! - And great timing - as I'm currently reading 2nd Nephi. Thanks for the laugh!

Laura Torres (3958) 13 Apr 2006 01:59 AM

Here's my favorite Mormon joke: St. Peter's walking past a big building with a newcomer to heaven. He tells the man to tiptoe and speak only in a whisper. The man, confused, asks why. St. Peter says, "That's where the Mormons are--they don't think anyone else is here!"

At least we can laugh at ourselves!

Candace Salima (1593) 13 Apr 2006 02:53 AM

Love the joke, Laura.

Candace Salima (1593) 13 Apr 2006 02:53 AM

Lisa,

Hang in there with 2nd Nephi - it is really worth it.

C.L. Beck (215) 14 Apr 2006 05:53 AM

Cute, and thanks for the link for LDS humor, as well.

Candace Salima (1593) 14 Apr 2006 11:55 AM

You're very welcome.

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