SteelHead wrote:Based on what I have seen from his replies...... I think it is safe to say, by subgenius's definition the LDS church has no official doctrines.
"With divine inspiration, the First Presidency... and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles... counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine resides in the four ‘standard works' of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith."
-Approaching Mormon Doctrine, May 2007 (Official Church Statement)
This has been consistently seen throughout the prophets use of revelation being seen as pertinent to the times. For example BY taught principles relative to the 19th century that may not have been relative to the 20th or 21st centuries.
"Because different times present different challenges, modern-day prophets receive revelation relevant to the circumstances of their day. This follows the biblical pattern (Amos 3:7), in which God communicated messages and warnings to His people through prophets in order to secure their well-being. "
-Approaching Mormon Doctrine, May 2007 (Official Church Statement)
The "core" doctrine of the church has always been as stated here:
"The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it."
(Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 121.)