Apostles Quote by Wilford Woodruff
“If we are going to do away with polygamy, it would only be one feather in the bird, one ordinance in the Church and Kingdom. Do away with that, then we must do away with the prophets and apostles, with revelation and the gifts and graces of the Gospel, and finally give up our religion altogether.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference Address, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1880
Eliminating one practice leads to questioning all related doctrines, potentially undermining the whole religious system.
In simple terms: Removing one rule may threaten the entire faith.
Key Takeaway
Consider the broader impact before targeting a single practice.
Themes
religion
doctrine
consequences
tradition
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church policy debates
- personal belief crises
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
theology
institutional integrity
faith continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- What core principles would be lost if this practice ends?
- How can faith adapt without losing identity?
![“...Both Elizabeth [Smart] and Ruby [Jessop] were fourteen when they were kidnapped, raped and "kept captive by polygamous fanatics." The main difference in the girls' respective ordeals...is that "Elizabeth was brainwashed for nine months," while Ruby had been brainwashed by polygamist fanatics…” quote by Jon Krakauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bfa/jon-krakauer-1557_crimes-and-punishmen_both-elizabeth-smart-and-ruby-jessop-wer_300466.jpg)
![“It should be our chief study to treasure up the words of life that we may grow in grace and advance in the knowledge of God and become perfected in Christ Jesus, that we may receive a fullness and become heirs of God and joint heirs of Jesus Christ. [See Romans 8:16–17.].” quote by Wilford Woodruff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28b/wilford-woodruff-13197_education_it-should-be-our-chief-study-to-treasure_1108378.jpg)
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
