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Contents
Questions
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- Critics claim that anything officially published by the Church ought to represent doctrine.
To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, click here
==Detailed Analysis
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The Church's response
Because different times present different challenges, modern-day prophets receive revelation relevant to the circumstances of their day. This follows the biblical pattern (Amos 3:7), in which God communicated messages and warnings to His people through prophets in order to secure their well-being. In our day, President Gordon B. Hinckley has repeatedly emphasized the importance of the family in our increasingly fractional society. In addition, the Church does not preclude future additions or changes to its teachings or practices. This living, dynamic aspect of the Church provides flexibility in meeting those challenges. According to the Articles of Faith, “We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.”
- —The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Approaching Mormon Doctrine (May 4, 2007)
We consider the inspired words of the prophets as scripture for our time
Just as Brigham Young taught principles that applied to the 19th-century saints, modern prophets teach us what we need for our particular time.
For a detailed response, see: Statements by Church leaders
Not everything taught in the 19th century applies to the 21st century.
For a detailed response, see: Repudiated concepts
Gospel Principles: Chapter 10
In addition to these four books of scripture, [the Bible, Book of Mormon, D&C, and Pearl of Great Price] the inspired words of our living prophets become scripture to us. Their words come to us through conferences, Church publications, and instructions to local priesthood leaders. "We believe all that God has revealed, all that he does now reveal, and we believe that he will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God" (Articles of Faith 1:9).