General Conference > Scriptures?

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Cadence wrote:

Not sure why we would ascribe any more truth or accuracy to scriptures than any other pronouncement from a religious leader. Is it because they are old that we feel they contain greater truths? Is not it all basically counsel or opinion.

Cadence, Good points. I mean, I like the letters of Paul, but they are essentially GC talks… not as dumbed-down or boring, but sure, that’s basically the idea.

I guess the difference is that members of the church accept the “Standard Works” as being from God, and therefore having some authority behind them. We, individually, may find reasons to pause at that statement, but it is a precept of the church.

But when Elder Claudio Costa read the 14 Fs into the record in Oct, 2010 GC, it was not commented on by President Monson, endorsed by the FP or Q12, or voted on by the membership of the church. Yet, there it is printed in the Ensign and published on the church’s website. Is it doctrine? No. Is it objectionable? Yes. While I do not believe that it reflects the position of the church, it will become a defacto assumed doctrine of the church, so long as the general populace of the church accepts GC talks as doctrine.

In 2002, and again in 2006, there were GC talks (Tingey and Johnson) that explained that tithing is 10% of gross, in conflict with the church’s official (but hidden) policy. No comment or endorsement from President Hinkley, the FP or the Q12, and no vote by the membership.

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