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LDS apostle Bruce McConkie: once respected but now rejected?

How does the Mormon Church define doctrine?
Note: On the Introduction page to the Book of Mormon, the LDS Church acknowledges that the Bible and the Book of Mormon both contain the fulness of the everlasting gospel despite the fact that many important teachings of the LDS gospel are not found in them. In the basic form of LDS faith, the fundamental principles of their religion are "the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it" (March 2008 Ensign, article: Who is Jesus Christ, p. 14).

If all the other things (the extra Mormon doctrines and teachings not found in the Standard Works) are not to be prayerfully considered as being true, then what is the 'restored gospel?' What should Latter-day Saints do with their answered prayer confirming that some of the church's teachings are false?

The Book of Mormon and the Curse of Dark Skin

Former LDS President Hinckley - why were Negroes denied the priesthood?

Do Latter-day Saints have respect for a diversity of faiths? (LDS doc, Muslim friendship)

LDS view on baptism for the dead Analysis 1 Analysis 2 mirror 1 mirror 2
Note: The molten sea upon the twelve oxen that Latter-day Saints use to baptize for their dead was really used in the Old Testament Temple as a ceremonial washing basin for the priests and not something to baptize for dead people in (see 1 Kings 7:23-26; 2 Chronicles 4:2,6)

Jacob Chapter 5 - The Parable of the Olive Tree

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