In Defense of the Offensive Apostle


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Throughout the history of The Church, there have been many individuals called by God to help lead His children here on Earth. In examining their teachings and mannerisms, it becomes evident that they are all different. Since The Church was founded, some Church leaders have been accused of being too brash, out of touch, or overbearing. We recognize the real pain this can lead to. Such pain begs the question, why does God call these individuals in the first place? Here's a defense of God's offensive apostles. They Don't Have the Luxury of Teaching Easy Truths When the Lord commands something to be taught, His leaders must have the faith to teach it regardless of how they think it will be received. Oftentimes it's not easy to do. On February 16, 1832, the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon received the well-known revelation contained in Doctrine and Covenants 76, commonly referred to as "the Vision." At the time, the vast majority of Church members were converts from Protestant faiths which preached the...

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