In some ways, American parochialism has followed some church leaders in theri callings. I remember reading how angry one member of the First Presidency was angered when an Air Force general told him we were behind the Russians in building nuclear weapons. No doubt, we are all flawed men, and that is why sometimes it is wise not to try to bring all our views into the church. Our experiences and even what we have learned from life can be valuable in our stewardship, but it is dangerous to believe that the church should be run according to our own dictates. No one, but Christ is the cornerstone of the church.
My dad co-authored several political books with Cleon Skousen. He was also undercover CIA as a professor at BYU. He has thank you letters from Benson for writing his conference talks. I was I'd asked him the right questions before he passed.
I salute President Benson for not thinking the Church "needed" a more cosmopolitan look. Honestly, he WAS too afraid, but that doesn't mean he was never right. Spot on all too often.
In some ways, American parochialism has followed some church leaders in theri callings. I remember reading how angry one member of the First Presidency was angered when an Air Force general told him we were behind the Russians in building nuclear weapons. No doubt, we are all flawed men, and that is why sometimes it is wise not to try to bring all our views into the church. Our experiences and even what we have learned from life can be valuable in our stewardship, but it is dangerous to believe that the church should be run according to our own dictates. No one, but Christ is the cornerstone of the church.
WOW, today I learned that Benson had to apologize (twice) for that heinous 14 Fundamentals talk.
Excellent interview and article!
Super interesting article!
My dad co-authored several political books with Cleon Skousen. He was also undercover CIA as a professor at BYU. He has thank you letters from Benson for writing his conference talks. I was I'd asked him the right questions before he passed.
I salute President Benson for not thinking the Church "needed" a more cosmopolitan look. Honestly, he WAS too afraid, but that doesn't mean he was never right. Spot on all too often.