Elder Richard L. Evans, an Apostle in my day, had a good answer for those who are caught off balance by some scientific evidence that seems to be contrary to what we interpret from the scriptures:
“There may be some seeming discrepancies,” he said. “Do not worry about them. Eternity is a long time. I have a great respect for learning, for academic endeavor and the university atmosphere. … I have a great respect for science and scientists and for the search for truth. But remember this: science after all (even when it is true and final and factual) is simply man’s discovering of a few things that God already knows and controls in his ordering of the universe. … God has not told us all [that] he knows. We believe in continuous revelation. Be patient. Keep humble and balanced in all things.”
Richard L. Evans is a cousin of my Grandpa, Willard Evans. I always thought they looked kind of alike. --DSM
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