Celestial Quote by Brigham Young
“No man or woman in this dispensation will ever enter into the celestial kingdom of God without the consent of Joseph Smith...every man and woman must have the certificate of Joseph Smith, junior, as a passport to their entrance into the mansion where God and Christ are”
About This Quote
Source Religious: Doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19th century
Entry into the heavenly kingdom is claimed to require a specific religious endorsement.
In simple terms: Spiritual entry requires a particular religious certificate.
Key Takeaway
Question the exclusivity of spiritual claims.
Themes
faith
exclusivity
authority
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
theological
controversial
When to use this quote
- church membership
- religious rites
- personal belief
Key Concepts
doctrine
gatekeeping
spiritual legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the implications of exclusive spiritual gatekeeping?
- How does this affect interfaith relations?
A Different Perspective
Such claims can marginalize non‑adherents.
![“In the days of Joseph [Smith] it was considered a great privilege to be permitted to speak to a member of Congress, but twenty-six years will not pass away before the Elders of this Church will be as much thought of as the kings on their thrones.” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/313/brigham-young-1075_church_in-the-days-of-joseph-smith-it-was-consi_1261300.jpg)
![“I despise the proper constructions and cases, because I think it very unfitting that the words of the celestial oracle should be restricted by the rules of Donatus [a well-known grammarian].” quote by Pope Gregory I](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/596/pope-gregory-i-14606_cases_i-despise-the-proper-constructions-and-c_99879.jpg)
