John H. Vandenberg Quotes
You are challenged to avoid mediocrity, acquire knowledge from the sages of antiquity, the achievements of the scientific present, and the prophets of the living God.
Not all churches at all times have been hostile to science. Here is an example where science is urged as a source of knowledge along with history and prophesy and the word of God.
John H. Vandenberg, 1904-1992, Emeritus General Authority of the Mormon Church, Speech, Brigham Young University, January 7, 1964
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Note that this point of view is somewhat anti-scientific. However, Mormonism is not monolithic. See {625544} .
Unfortunately, much modern Islamic philosophy and religion sees new knowledge and innovation of ideas as heresy. However, this was not at all true at the beginning of Islam. This narrow-mindedness and intolerance began to develop in 1100, hundreds of hears after Mohammad. Contrast Abu Hanifa with an Islamic modern fundamentalist who claims there can be no valid new knowledge: {620307}.
Husayn Ali Nuri. There are few religions where studying and learning are so valued.
Learning, studying and seeking knowledge are fundamental to Mormonism. In this sense, it is very similar to Judaism.
1st Earl of Beaconsfield
Just prior to this quote he said: "[There is a] widespread belief that there is a conflict between science and religion. But this is not true. There may be a conflict between softminded religionists and toughminded scientists, but not between religion and science."
- Born: November 18, 1904
- Died: June 3, 1992
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John Henry Vandenberg was the ninth Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1961 to 1972. He also served as an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1972 to 1976 and as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy from 1976 to 1978. He was designated an emeritus general authority in 1978.
