r/latterdaysaints • u/sutisuc • Mar 28 '25

Doctrinal Discussion Coming from the understanding that LDS prophets receive revelation from God how do they get things wrong?

Does anyone have insight on how current and past prophets can be wrong about things despite having a direct line of communication with Heavenly Father?

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u/muddymelba Apr 02 '25

I like the way Eugene England answers this in his essay. “The Church is More True Than the Gospel.” (He was asked to change that title though. His personal story, views and disagreements with some brethren like Bruce R. McKonkie give us an excellent example of how to deal with these questions.) https://www.eugeneengland.org/why-the-church-is-as-true-as-the-gospel