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The Family: A Proclamation to the World
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Joseph Smith as a prophet
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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.