Primary sources regarding Church leaders' statements about organic evolution/McKay Letter 1959 sec

FAIR Answers—back to home page

February 25, 1959 'Secretary to David O. McKay, President
Dear Brother:

...[regarding age of the earth, its creation, etc.] I am directed to say to you that, as you will perceive on a little reflection, until either the Lord speaks directly upon the matter, or until the scientists are able to say that they have the ultimate truth covering these matters, it would only be confusing for the First Presidency to make any statement regarding such things.