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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug
If factual history is unimportant, with respect to spiritual and uplifting doctrinal discussions, why do they teach church history in Sunday School? Why do we spend so much time on the storyline in the Book of Mormon and the New Testament?
Because the factual background is relevant to the context of the spiritual teachings.
If facts are relevant to the context of the teachings, why isn't it important to get the facts right?
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Or why don't we give some information on the varying viewpoints on certain factual assertions?
Basically, what Tex seems to be saying is that the facts don't matter, just that people walk away feeling good. We can make up the facts as we go along.
If the members feel good and like the story, it doesn't matter because it promotes faith.