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Fallibility of prophets
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Criticism
Critics are fond of imposing their absolutist assumptions on the Church. Many critics hold inerrantist beliefs about scriptures or prophets, and assume that the LDS have similar views.
Critics therefore insist—without reason—that any statement by any LDS Church leader represents LDS doctrine, and something believed by a given member.
Source(s) of the Criticism
Response
The response should be brief and summary in nature.
Conclusion
A summary of the argument against the criticism.
Further reading
FAIR wiki articles
FAIR web site
- FAIR Topical Guide: Infallibility
- FAIR Topical Guide: Personal beliefs of prophets
External links
- W. John Walsh, Joseph Fielding McConkie, and Jeff Lindsay, "Are Prophets Infallible?"
- Bruce R. McConkie, "Are the General Authorities Human?", address at the LDS Institute of Religion at the University of Utah, 28 October 1966.