Elder Scott described the process in which we must engage, “Despite pockets of evil, the world overall is majestically beautiful, filled with many good and sincere people. God has provided a way to live in this world and not be contaminated by the degrading pressures evil agents spread throughout it. You can live a virtuous, productive, righteous life by following the plan of protection created by your Father in Heaven: His plan of happiness. It is contained in the scriptures and in the inspired declarations of his prophets.”
Both Mill and Elder Scott attested to the imperative of not only believing, but being able to explain our beliefs as well. Our spiritual safety and our ability to share gospel truths with others depend on, “learning the grounds of (our theology). Whatever (we) believe…(we) ought to be able to defend.”
Kristine Frederickson writes on issue-oriented topics that affect members of the LDS Church worldwide in her column “LDS World.” Email: kfrederickson@desnews.com
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