The King Follett Sermon

[Valentinus1]

I'm curious, is the KFS considered official doctrine? If not, why? I'm fascinated by what it is supposed to be about but have not read it yet myself.

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of it? An LDS church maybe?

Thanks.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Valentinus1

I'm curious, is the KFS considered official doctrine? If not, why? I'm fascinated by what it is supposed to be about but have not read it yet myself.

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of it? An LDS church maybe?

Thanks.

We're not like the Catholic Church, but a simple internet search will reveal the discourse. It's more like a discussion format.

[Valentinus1]

Originally Posted by Archaea

We're not like the Catholic Church, but a simple internet search will reveal the discourse. It's more like a discussion format.

Thanks.

Archaea,

What is your take on it?

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Valentinus1

Thanks.

Archaea,

What is your take on it?

It has been a while since I've read it, so I'd have to re-read it to remember the issues, frankly. It's been at least fifteen years since I last read it. I remember it provoking thought, containing thoughts consistent with LDS theology. Given how it's bandied about, I wouldn't provide anything more than that, just as I shouldn't have said Origen's works were destroyed when they were not. My memory is faulty at times.

Just re-read it.

It is kinda rambling don't you think.

http://mldb.byu.edu/follett.htm

Given the time, 1844, I find his closing remarks, quite good.

I have intended my remarks for all, both rich and poor, bond and free, great and small. I have no enmity against any man. I love you all. I am your best friend, and if persons miss their mark, it is their own fault. If I reprove a man and he hates me, he is a fool; for I love all men, especially these my brethren and sisters. I rejoice in hearing the testimony of my aged friends. You never knew my heart; no man knows my history; I cannot tell it. I shall never undertake it. If I had not experienced what I have, I should not have believed it myself. I never did harm any man since I have been born into the world. My voice is always for peace, I cannot lie down until all my work is finished. I never think any evil nor do anything to the harm of my fellowman. When I am called at the trump of the archangel and weighed in the balance, you will all know me then. I add no more. God bless you all. Amen.

[Valentinus1]

Originally Posted by Archaea

It has been a while since I've read it, so I'd have to re-read it to remember the issues, frankly. It's been at least fifteen years since I last read it. I remember it provoking thought, containing thoughts consistent with LDS theology. Given how it's bandied about, I wouldn't provide anything more than that, just as I shouldn't have said Origen's works were destroyed when they were not. My memory is faulty at times.

Just re-read it.

It is kinda rambling don't you think.

http://mldb.byu.edu/follett.htm

Given the time, 1844, I find his closing remarks, quite good.

A fascinating talk. I would have to read it a few more times before I really began to understand what JS was really getting at. It is a peculiar 'non-doctrine' (?). It does seem in harmony with what my active brother and sisters believe as well as my grandparents.

It does seem like it is rambling. And you're right, the ending remarks were well said. JS speaks a little weird but I think once I become more familiar with how he speaks I will be better able to understand the message. Whether I agree or not.

Thanks for the link.