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“I do not know all of the providences of the Lord, but I do know that he permits false doctrine to be taught in and out of the Church and that such teaching is part of the sifting process of mortality”

Quote by Bruce R. McConkie

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Bruce R. McConkie

Bruce R. McConkie was an American author recognized for his contributions to Mormon theology. Born on July 29, 1915, and deceased on April 19, 1985, McConkie's impact on the LDS Church was substantial. more

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