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|claim= | |claim=The author states, "In the early to mid-1980’s, the Church shelled out close to $900,000 in antiquities and cash to Mark Hofmann – a conman and soon-to-be serial killer – to purchase and suppress bizarre and embarrassing documents into the Church vaults that undermined and threatened the Church’s story of its origins. The documents were later proven to be forgeries....Lack of discernment by the Brethren on such a grave threat to the Church." | ||
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*As with many criticisms, this one stems from incorrect expectations of what a prophet is. Prophets are not omniscient nor [[Fallibility_of_prophets|infallible]]. The Church bought the documents when assured by experts that they were genuine. | *As with many criticisms, this one stems from incorrect expectations of what a prophet is. Prophets are not omniscient nor [[Fallibility_of_prophets|infallible]]. The Church bought the documents when assured by experts that they were genuine. | ||
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A FAIR Analysis of the online document Letter to a CES Director section "Prophets Concerns & Questions"
A few question their faith when they find a statement made by a Church leader decades ago that seems incongruent with our doctrine. There is an important principle that governs the doctrine of the Church. The doctrine is taught by all 15 members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. It is not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk. True principles are taught frequently and by many. Our doctrine is not difficult to find.
The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men. Remember the words of Moroni: “Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father … ; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been” (Ether 12꞉6).
— Elder Neil L. Anderson, "Trial of Your Faith," Ensign (November 2012).
The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men. Remember the words of Moroni: “Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father … ; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been” (Ether 12꞉6).
— Elder Neil L. Anderson, "Trial of Your Faith," Ensign (November 2012).
- Response to section: Adam-God
- Response to section: Blood Atonement
- Response to section: Polygamy
- Response to section: Blacks Ban
- Response to section: Mark Hofmann
- Response to question: "Why would I want them following the prophet when a prophet is just a man of his time?"
Response Section
Adam-God
Blood Atonement
Polygamy
Blacks Ban
Mark Hofmann
"Why would I want them following the prophet when a prophet is just a man of his time?"
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