Why do Mormon's fear knowledge...?

[_Buffalo]

It's a sad commentary on the Church when all that can happen just from reading unedited church history.

Only when combined with cynical antiMormon commentary and intellectually dishonest conclusions.

If that were true, there'd be no need for FAIR.

[_Buffalo]

From "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young":

Each chapter contains two sections—“Teachings of Brigham Young” and “Suggestions for Study.” The first section consists of extracts from Brigham Young’s sermons to the early Saints. Each statement has been referenced, and the original spelling and punctuation have been preserved; however, the sources cited will not be readily available to most members. These original sources are not necessary to have in order to effectively study or teach from this book. Members need not purchase additional references and commentaries to study or teach these chapters. The text provided in this book, accompanied by the scriptures, is sufficient for instruction.

You can make special assignments when preparing lessons, being sensitive to the readiness of class members to participate. Carefully avoid controversy.

From "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith"

It is not necessary or recommended that members purchase additional commentaries or reference texts to support the material in the text.

From "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor"

It is not necessary or recommended that members purchase additional commentaries or reference texts to support the material in the text.

From "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant"

It is not necessary or recommended...

From "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay"

not necessary or recommended

More...

And there you have it. The church values ignorance, as ignorance of church history tends to promote faithfulness.

[_subgenius]

And there you have it. The church values ignorance, as ignorance of church history tends to promote faithfulness.

this sure was spoken with "conviction".