How do you solve a problem like McConkie

[Anonymous]

I just listened to “A Thoughtful Faith”. They interviewed Bruce’s nephew, James. It was a fascination interview and I learned some interesting tidbits: (1) McConkie’s are democrats. (2) McConkies are all lawyers. (3) James said he disagreed with Bruce on the status of blacks pre-1978. James said he worked in Senator Gunn McKay’s office and Gunn was for civil rights. James had some really progressive things to say. I highly recommend the interview. (Perhaps I may transcribe it this summer when I have more time–it was that good.)

[Anonymous]

A few months ago my wife said “Hey, there’s some stuff in that book that just isn’t right. Should we get rid of it?” I said, “Sure” and tossed Mormon Doctrine in the trash. Solved.

[Anonymous]

mackay11 wrote:

So here’s the question… how can someone we consider to be an inspired leader of the church get so much, so badly wrong. I’ve been pausing to question what confidence, if any, I can place in the church leaders. It makes me more interested in being selective about what I accept and believe as a way of making mormonism work for me.

When a list is compiled, I think it can make something look worse than it is. I would say over 95% of what Brother McConkie said is awesome.

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