Dale G. Renlund | April 2022 General Conference
Beginning at the 2:41 mark Renlund said the following:
The doctrine of a heavenly mother
comes by revelation and is a distinctive belief among Latter-day Saints.
President Dallin H. Oaks explained the importance of this truth: "Our
theology begins with Heavenly Parents; our highest aspiration is to be like them."
Very little has been revealed about Mother
in Heaven, but what we do know is summarized in the Gospel Topic, found in
our Gospel Library application. Once you've read what's there, you'll know
everything that I know about the subject. I wish I knew more; you, too, may
still have questions and want to find more answers. Seeking greater understanding
is an important part of our spiritual development, but please be cautious.
Reason cannot replace revelation. Speculation won't lead to greater spiritual knowledge
but it can lead us to deception or divert us and divert our focus from what has
been revealed. For example, the Savior taught his disciples, "Always pray
unto the Father in my name." We follow this pattern and direct our worship
to our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ and do not pray to Heavenly
Mother.
The ProgMo responses have been revealing. Take this from Julie Hanks:
And this rather despicable individual:
Believing Latter-day Saints be like
