The doctrine preached by Prest Young for a few years back, wherein he says that Adam is our God—the God we worship—that most of the people believe this—some believe it because the President says so—others because they can find testimony in the B[ook] of Mormon & Doc[trine] and Cov[enants] Amasa Lyman stumbled on this he did not believe it—he did not believe in the atonement of Jesus—Orson Pratt has also told the Prest that he does not believe it—this is not the way to act—we should not suffer ourselves to entertain one doubt—we are not accountable on ponts of Doctrine of the President makes a statement it is not our prerogative to dispute it. he is only accoubtable in points of doctrine.

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A. F. Mac[Donald] I thought I would speak briefly in relation to Adam being our God—since the year 1853 when the Prest first spoke on this subject. I have frequently endeavored to reconcile what I have read with regard to this matter. I believe what the Pres says on the subject although it comes in contact with all our tradition—I have not any doubt in my mind but that Adam is our God, Who his God & Father may be, I have no knowledge. Prest. Kimball spoke on this question recently and very plainly illustrated the character and relationship of our Father and God.

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George G. Bywater rose and spoke. I am not disposed to question the discrepancies—on this question of doctrine: if we live faithful all will become clear to us. We cannot become united only as we get united in understanding; when I first heard the doctrine of Adam being our Father and God, I was favorably impressed—enjoyed, and hailed it as a new revelation—It appeared reasonable to me, as the father of our spirits that he should introduce us here—and what we do not see is only evidence that we have not the light necessary.