The Family: A Proclamation to the World

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The Proclamation on the Family

Question: Is the Mormon Proclamation on the Family official doctrine?

The Proclamation on the Family

Not official doctrine?

Summary: Some do not like the doctrines taught in the Proclamation on the Family, and claim that it is not "scripture" or not "official doctrine." What have Church leaders said on this matter?

Longstanding doctrine

Summary: The doctrines in the Proclamation on the Family are not new, but have been repeatedly taught throughout Church history.

Frequently taught

Summary: Official doctrine in the Church is taught frequently; the numerous and repeated references to the Proclamation on the Family confirm its status as official and important to LDS thought and doctrine.