Some people have stated, without any foundation whatsoever, that the talks reported in the “Journals” were inaccurately recorded and reported.
But all the evidence that is available goes to show that those chosen to make a record of the talks, did so in an extremely accurate manner, and had the complete confidence of the leaders of the Church in giving a faithful and reliable record of that which was said.
In fact, Brigham Young once stated:
“I know just as well what to teach this people and just what to say to them and what to do in order to bring them into the celestial kingdom, as I know the road to my office. It is just as plain and easy. The Lord is in our midst. He teaches the people continually. I have never yet preached a sermon and sent it out to the children of men, that they may not call Scripture. Let me have the privilege of correcting a sermon, and it is as good Scripture as they deserve.” (J.D. 13:95)
he also said this:
“I say now, when they are copied and approved by me they are as good scripture as is couched in this Bible, and if you want to read revelation read the sayings of him who knows the mind of God,…”
Obviously, Brigham Young approved and supported the Journal of Discourses and anybody who reads them with the Spirit of God as their guide “will know for themselves, and not for another,” that the talks contained therein are truly the word of God to all who have “ears to hear.”
In fact, in the preface to the index, produced and compiled at Brigham Young University in 1959, the statement was made:
“…In most cases it appears that the speakers depended almost entirely upon inspiration from the Holy Ghost, and the subjects discussed were intended for the greatest benefit of the Saints.” (Paragraph 2, Preface. Journal of Discourses Index.)
From above...it would appear that B. Young most surely disagrees with you...
I think Mr. Young was saying his sermons are most surely Holy Ghost inspired....Scripture.
Do you disagree with that?
Of course I disagree. I will only accept the Scriptures as binding upon myself as authoritative LDS doctrine. I will also accept as LDS doctrine the principle, “Whatever is true and whatever is right.” Whatever is DEMONSTRABLY TRUE AND RIGHT is Mormon doctrine. For example, 2 x 2 = 4, the earth revolves around the sun, the sun rises in the east. As long as something is demonstrably true and right; we Mormons are obligated to accept them as authoritative. But when it comes to preachings or teachings or speculations or opinions? That’s another matter.
Why? Am I not entitled to my own opinion? Do you seriously think all Mormons think alike on every issue and we are supposed to believe whatever our leaders say?
Boy, you really know nothing about us then. You should sit in our Sunday School class ...
“I know just as well what to teach this people and just what to say to them and what to do in order to bring them into the celestial kingdom, as I know the road to my office. It is just as plain and easy. The Lord is in our midst. He teaches the people continually. I have never yet preached a sermon and sent it out to the children of men, that they may not call Scripture. Let me have the privilege of correcting a sermon, and it is as good Scripture as they deserve.” (J.D. 13:95)
See there; using circular logic again!!
How can we 'believe' this statement testifying to what is considered to be 'scripture', if it isn't SCRIPTURE itself???
--MormonDude(frustrated at times!)