A series on False Traditions commonly believed by some members of the LDS faith that are not true. These myths grow and develop over time and are often passed down from one generation to another in primary, seminary and even from parents to children. This series is meant to dispel false traditions and identify the truth in the doctrine according to scripture.
Curated by: Gospel Lessons (41 videos)
Part 2 on Prophetic Fallibility. Dr. Scott Woodward, church history expert discusses if Prophets can lead the church astray and how beliefs around prophetic infallibility can cause issues with many people both inside and outside of the church. Scott discusses this concept in the context of the controversial "Blacks and the Priesthood" or "Priesthood and Temple Ban on Black Africans". Part 1: https://youtu.be/lzYuDHN2g50 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Prophetic Fallibility 3:05 D&C 1 verse 38 11:32 Wilford Woodruff Quote 21:56 Priesthood Ban on Black Africans 31:15 Why were blacks banned? 37:27 But what about Abraham 1? 43:50 But aren't we the "true church"? 53:18 Whether right or wrong, did it serve a purpose? 57:27 What about the curse of Cain? 59:29 What about passages in Abraham and Moses 1:03:14 What about Moses 7 1:04:55 When we look at all of the teachings 1:08:56 Why did it take so long to overturn the ban 1:15:48 Can we safely follow the prophets? 1:21:14 Did or should the church apologize?