Elder Cook Addresses Faith and Values at Stanford Convocation

Elder Quentin L. Cook stressed the importance and faith and values at the annual Stanford University Convocation on Tuesday.

Mormon Newsroom reports that the Stanford Law alumnus spoke on the importance of knowledge, technology, and having a moral compass.

“Knowledge has always been important, and today we are at the threshold of so many new and exciting scientific and technological advancements,” Cook said. “Knowledge, whether old or new, is important. There is not an app that will replace basic morality.”

Explaining his concern for the way religious convictions are seen as incompatible with secular learning and academic pursuits, Oaks also expressed equal concern that the “foundations which have historically supported faith, accountability to God, and the religious impulse are increasingly being marginalized in a secular world and derided and even banished from the public square.”

Stating his belief that many institutions have abandoned their moral ground, Cook praised Stanford’s law school for defending religious freedom. He encouraged those in attendance to search for light and truth. He said,

[pull_quote_center]The pursuit of light and truth has never been easy. It was not meant to be easy. The quest for both faith and knowledge must be an eternal commitment. We must be at the forefront of both promulgating and defending light and truth.[/pull_quote_center]

Following the convocation address, the apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also spoke to a forum of students and faculty later that day.