Quote by Thomas S. Monson

I wasn't with Joseph, but I believe him. My faith did not come to me through science, and I will not permit so-called science to destroy it.

I wasn't with Joseph, but I believe him. My faith did not co

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This quote emphasizes the speaker's unwavering trust in Joseph, despite not having personal experience or evidence. The speaker asserts that their faith is not based on scientific facts but on something deeper and more personal. They also express their determination not to allow any scientific explanations or claims to undermine or weaken their faith. The quote reflects the speaker's conviction in the importance of faith and their resistance to any potential conflicts between faith and science.

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