That is quite scary.
No one should insist that people don't think for themselves.
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Ask him if he read the rest of the article, or if he can provide you with the context article from a 60 year old magazine.
You might also want to ask him if he really studied the article for himself, or if he is just making you think he did by not providing the source he got the soundbite out of.
After that answer, I don't have to.
If it's a 60 year old magazine, then it has most likely been sanitized or purged to further deceive people into joining the LDS church.
Now, do you believe the accurate quote from the writings of your prophets/leaders or not?
At least we can see that you know it is accurate and does exist.
Thank you