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[Title] Changing Times, Constant Truths [Kicker] We live in an ever-changing world with many religious misconceptions, but gospel truths remain constant and help build our faith in God. [Highlights of the source article] The world is filled with doubts [https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/03/when-doubts-andquestions-arise?lang=eng] and misconceptions, especially when it comes to religion. In his 1980 Brigham Young University devotional address, “The Seven Deadly Heresies,” [https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/bruce-r-mcconkie_seven-deadly-heresies] Elder Bruce R. McConkie [https://www.lds.org/new-era/1985/06/in-memoriam-elder-bruce-r-mcconkieadvocate-for-truth?lang=eng] (1915–85) reminds us of the importance of seeking a correct understanding of gospel truths. Referencing the seven deadly sins as outlined by early Christians, Elder McConkie pointedly addresses his own list of seven deadly heresies—not heresies of early Christianity, but rather misconceptions that have infiltrated today’s society. These heresies address the inaccuracy of beliefs surrounding (1) the nature of God, (2) evolution, (3) temple marriage, (4) the doctrine of salvation, (5) the process of eternal progression, (6) mankind’s relationship to Adam, and (7) the necessity of perfection. While Elder McConkie acknowledges that these particular inaccurate notions are not commonly held among Church members, such heresies are nonetheless destructive and should be dispelled for the sake of our eternal progression. As we come to understand these vital truths, we can better find peace and happiness in this life and in the life to come. “We have the obligation to find out what is truth,” Elder McConkie affirms, “and then we have the obligation to walk in the light and to apply the truths that we have learned to ourselves and to influence others to do likewise.” [Link to the source article] Read Elder Bruce R. McConkie’s full article, “The Seven Deadly Heresies,” [https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/bruce-r-mcconkie_seven-deadly-heresies] and learn about religious misunderstandings and their correct truths. Source: BYU Speeches [https://speeches.byu.edu] [Byline] —Margaret Willden, Mormon Insights Find more insights Learn from Elder Boyd K. Packer about the danger in falling prey to religious
2 misconceptions. [https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1985/04/from-such-turn-away? lang=eng&media=audio] Discover how a testimony of light and truth can bless your life by reading President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s address. [https://www.lds.org/generalconference/2014/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-light-and-truth?lang=eng] Read Elder Dallin H. Oaks’s talk [https://www.lds.org/liahona/2013/02/balancing-truthand-tolerance?lang=eng] and learn how to balance truth and tolerance. [Info for the Web Team] [Tags:] truth, faith, doubt, understanding, Bruce R. McConkie [SEO keywords:] truth, faith, doubt, understanding, Bruce R. McConkie