"While brother Joseph was referring to the provinces of God, I was led to reflect that there is no act, no principle, no power belonging to the Deity that is purely philosophical. The birth of the Saviour was as natural as are the births of our children; it was the result of natural action. He partook of flesh and blood - was begotten of his Father, as we were of our fathers."

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Source: Brigham Young (1860). “Journal of Discourses”

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Brigham Young

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Brigham Young was a prominent leader of the Latter-day Saints and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for his role in the westward expansion of the church.

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