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A follow-up to part one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Can a prophet state his own opinion, or must everything he say as a prophet be considered doctrine? If he can state his personal opinion while speaking as a prophet, can this opinion be influenced by popular beliefs of the society in which he lives? If so, can this opinion affect the opinions of succeeding prophets? If so, can an opinion ever be stated long enough and by enough prophets that it becomes a de facto doctrine?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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