Church History Matters

044 Real vs. Rumor: An Interview with Dr. Keith Erekson

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Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Keith Erekson, a Church Historian and author of 'Real vs. Rumor: How to Dispel Latter-day Myths,' joins the hosts to discuss the importance of good thinking in church history and the dangers of binary thinking. They explore the use of analogies in church policy and the usefulness of historical analogies. They also express gratitude to Dr. Erekson and announce upcoming interviews.
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ADVICE

Foundation of Testimony

  • Build a strong testimony on Jesus Christ, not on stories.
  • Avoid basing your faith on coincidences or interesting narratives.
INSIGHT

Faith as Evidence

  • Faith is a type of evidence that can be strengthened by study.
  • It exists independently of observations and reports but can grow with them.
ANECDOTE

Joseph's Reflection

  • Joseph Smith's reflection on the First Vision added conviction.
  • He realized its reality beyond initial confusion, solidifying his belief.
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