"We should gather all the good and true principles in the world and treasure them up, or we shall not come out true Mormons." (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 316)
"I want to say to my friends that we believe in all good. If you can find a truth in heaven, earth or hell, it belongs to our doctrine. We believe it; it is ours; we claim it." (Discourses of Brigham Young selected by John A. Widtsoe, p. 2)
"... the most prominent difference in sentiment between the Latter Day Saints and sectarians was, that the latter were all circumscribed by some peculiar creed, which deprived its members of the privilege of believing anything not contained therein, whereas the Latter Day Saints have no creed, but are ready to believe all true principles that exist, as they are made manifest from time to time." (The Journal of Joseph: The Personal Diary of a Modern Prophet, p. 203)
"One of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth. Let it come from where it may." (An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith, p. 395)
"... study and learn and become acquainted with all good books, and with languages, tongues, and people." (D&C 90:15)My experience with religiously-minded people has been a bit mixed. One thing I love about the church we've been attending since we moved is that the members of the church seem to generally be well educated, but are also open to new ideas.
Have I mentioned that I love our new home?
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