Apostasy Quote by Harold B. Lee
“Wouldn't it be a great thing if all who are well schooled in secular learning could hold fast to the "iron rod," or the word of God, which could lead them, through faith, to an understanding, rather than to have them stray away into strange paths of man-made theories and be plunged into the murky waters of disbelief and apostasy?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, 1975
The quote urges educated individuals to anchor themselves in religious truth rather than stray into secular theories that could lead to doubt.
In simple terms: Hold fast to faith over secular ideas.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual study alongside secular education.
Themes
faith
education
truth
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- religious education
- college curricula
- personal study groups
- faith‑based counseling
Key Concepts
theology
secularism
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate faith with academic learning?
- What safeguards prevent intellectual rigidity?
A Different Perspective
Balancing faith and critical thinking can be challenging.
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