Source
r/exmormon•
PA2012

Need help finding a quote

There is a quote from a church leader that talks about the fact that the church's teachings can stand up to any questioning or scrutiny or something like that. Does anyone know the quote I am talking about? I would really appreciate the help.

Edit: Thanks for all the great quotes. Are there any quotes out there of leaders saying that science/the world would show the scriptures/Book of Mormon/words of the church leaders to be true?

Posted Feb 2, 2014, 6:59 PM UTC · edited

147
whitethunder9The lion, the tiger, the bear (oh my)•

Here's a few:

"If a faith will not bear to be investigated; if its preachers and professors are afraid to have it examined, their foundation must be very weak."

--Apostle George A. Smith, Journal of Discourses, Volume 14, Page 216

"I think a full, free talk is frequently of great use; we want nothing secret nor underhanded, and for one I want no association with things that cannot be talked about and will not bear investigation."

--President John Taylor, Journal of Discourses, Volume 20, Page 264

"Convince us of our errors of doctrine, if we have any, by reason, by logical arguments, or by the word of God, and we will be ever grateful for the information, and you will ever have the pleasing reflection that you have been instruments in the hands of God of redeeming your fellow beings from the darkness which you may see enveloping their minds."

--Apostle Orson Pratt, The Seer, Page 15

11
PA2012OP•

Thank you very much. Those are perfect!

2
ohokyeahFear finds an excuse while truth finds a way.•

"If we have the truth, it cannot be harmed by investigation. If we have not the truth, it ought to be harmed.” - President J. Reuben Clark

“The Book of Mormon can and should be tested. It invites criticism, and the best possible test for its authenticity is provided by its own oft-proclaimed provenance in the Old World.” - Hugh Nibley

“Mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on the story of Joseph Smith. He was either a prophet of God, divinely called, properly appointed and commissioned, or he was one of the biggest frauds this world has ever seen. There is no middle ground.” - Joseph Fielding Smith

“We believe in all truth, no matter to what subject it may refer. No sect or religious denomination in the world possesses a single principle of truth that we do not accept or that we will reject. We are willing to receive all truth, from whatever source it may come; for truth will stand, truth will endure.” - Joseph F. Smith

7
PA2012OP•

The J. Reuben Clark one was the one I was thinking of. All the other quotes have been a great bonus. Thanks!

1
4a4a2Chased by an elephant•

Here's one I like from Hugh B. Brown:

"We should be dauntless in our pursuit of truth and resist all demands for unthinking conformity. No one would have us become mere tape recorders of other people's thoughts. We should be modest and teachable and seek to know the truth by study and faith. There have been times when progress was halted by thought control."

4
slskipper•

Not to put a damper on these quotes, but: they were all spoken by men who had no intention of ever letting the truth about Mormonism every see the light of day. And they were spoke to church adherents who will "believe" no matter what facts are presented to them.

2
Every_Post_A_Haiku•
ask every question
lest the truth be undaunted
waiting to be duped
1