One Response to “Do Mormons have to obey without questioning?”
Pedro Cruz
2015-03-01 20:04:19
Hi Rodolfo. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints doesn't teach blind obedience. On the contrary, we're encouraged to gain knowledge from God for ourselves. Questioning is, for us, an important spiritual principle.
But it must be done in the Lord's way. Spiritual questioning should be sincere and humble. The goal should be personal enrichment, not public criticism or "activism." And spiritual questioning shouldn't lead us to question the good intentions of our leaders. Leaders are imperfect, of course, but they volunteer so much of their time and effort to help us all. We should honor their sacrifice.
But it must be done in the Lord's way. Spiritual questioning should be sincere and humble. The goal should be personal enrichment, not public criticism or "activism." And spiritual questioning shouldn't lead us to question the good intentions of our leaders. Leaders are imperfect, of course, but they volunteer so much of their time and effort to help us all. We should honor their sacrifice.
I hope this answer helps.