He was speaking as a man, not a prophet

[_Dr. Shades]

Then why is it that the Holy Ghost always confirms the truth of whatever the prophet says, even when he's wrong?

It doesn't. Other times the HG is more selective and may tell you that this or that counsel should be adapted in a certain way to make it more effective for you.

Back in the mid- to late-1800s, How did the Holy Ghost counsel the members to adapt the Adam-God doctrine and make it more effective for them?

[_LifeOnaPlate]

The whole Holy Ghost thing. There isn't and won't be some standard test of measurement available to all.

How did I know that this would come into play here.

Probably because you ask this same question monthly on this board or MAD?

[_LifeOnaPlate]

Back in the mid- to late-1800s, How did the Holy Ghost counsel the members to adapt the Adam-God doctrine and make it more effective for them?

Apparently the Holy Ghost didn't.

[_antishock8]

Joseph Smith speaking as a prophet:

An angel with a flaming sword said I must marry thine daughter, or the Lord shall smite us all down!!

Joseph Smith speaking as a prophet:

(post-coitus) A baby, all that angel talk... Well... That's just pillow talk, baby.

See? Notice the difference? It's all related to testosterone build-up. Prophet pre-release. Man post-release.

Pfft. Mystery solved.

[_LifeOnaPlate]

Another classy Terrestrial post, apparently.

[_SatanWasSetUp]

"He was speaking as a man, not a prophet"

This is one thing that both apologists and critics can agree on. I'm actually surprised that apologists have conceded this point.

[_John Larsen]

Back in the mid- to late-1800s, How did the Holy Ghost counsel the members to adapt the Adam-God doctrine and make it more effective for them?

Apparently the Holy Ghost didn't.

Bro Brigham: Adam-God...blah, blah, blah,..Thus Saith the Lord...blah, blah, blah.
Bro Larsen: With all due respect sir, I haven't received a confirmation from the Holy Ghost.
Bro Brigham:

a. Here's a horse and a canteen. We will give you a 12 hour head start.
b. The Lord needs your services in Norway. Helloooo sister Larsen!
c. Church court convenes at noon.
d. You know, come to think of it, I haven't either. Thanks for your help.

[_Scottie]

The whole Holy Ghost thing. There isn't and won't be some standard test of measurement available to all.

How did I know that this would come into play here.

Probably because you ask this same question monthly on this board or MAD?

I do??

[_The Nehor]

Or we could just cut to the chase an take everything the prophets say with the same measure of salt.

This is probably the healthiest alternative for those outside the gospel. For those inside who are trying to bring their life into harmony with God's teachings, not so much. Without the whole Holy Ghost thing, you're probably not going to get far.

[_LifeOnaPlate]

12 hour start? Feeling generous?