Accepted Quote by Bruce R. McConkie
“No one can argue with a testimony, it is not a debatable issue. It is there to be accepted or rejected.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants Commentary, 1970
A testimony is presented as a definitive statement, not open to debate, and must be either accepted or rejected.
In simple terms: Testimony is a definitive claim, not for debate.
Key Takeaway
Decide to accept or reject a testimony.
Themes
faith
authority
belief
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- legal testimony
- personal conviction
Key Concepts
Epistemology
dogma
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the testimony supported by evidence?
- How do you handle conflicting testimonies?
A Different Perspective
A testimony may be misinterpreted or lack evidence.
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![“We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is] mythology rather than science.” quote by Robert Shapiro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c31/robert-shapiro-26969_accepted_we-have-reached-a-situation-where-a-theo_19120.jpg)
