“There is no conflict between science and religion. Conflict only arises from an incomplete knowledge of either science or religion, or both.”¹—President Russell M. Nelson

“In my lifetime, there have been more scientific discoveries than in all the generations of men before. Chemistry has become of the very essence of our lives, and the greatest of all chemists was the Creator.”²—President Gordon B. Hinckley

“We marvel at …modern conveniences and at the advance of science in our day. Man, in his quest to achieve, is reaching out into what was unknown in former years and is becoming the master of the elements of the earth and the forces of nature.”³—President Howard W. Hunter

“My father … was a scientist. He lectured to audiences in countries around the world. Once I read a talk he had given to a large scientific convention. In it, he referred to creation and a Creator as he talked about his science. I knew that few, if any, in that audience would have shared his faith. So I said to him with wonder and admiration, ‘Dad, you bore your testimony.’ He looked at me with surprise on his face and said, ‘Did I?’

“He had not even known that he was being brave. He simply said what he knew was true. When he bore testimony, even those who rejected it knew it came not by design but because it was part of him. He was what he was, wherever he was.”⁴—President Henry B. Eyring

“Every discovery in science and art, that is really true and useful to mankind, has been given by direct revelation from God. … We should take advantage of all these great discoveries … and give to our children the benefit of every branch of useful knowledge, to prepare them to step forward and efficiently do their part in the great work”⁵—President Brigham Young

“The significant thing about a scientist is this: he simply expects the truth to prevail because it IS the truth. … In science, the thing IS, and its being so is something one cannot resent. If a thing is wrong, nothing can save it, and if it is right, it cannot help succeeding.

“So it is with the Gospel.”⁶—Dr. Henry Eyring (President N. Eldon Tanner used this quote from Pres. Eyring’s father, Dr. Eyring, during the April 1978 general conference).

“Each of us should be careful that the current flood of information does not occupy our time so completely that we cannot focus on and hear and heed the still, small voice that is available to guide each of us with our own challenges today. I hope that these cautions on the need for focus will not be understood as hostile to selective use of the new technology that has put such a wealth of information at our fingertips.”⁷—President Dallin H. Oaks

“The accelerating advance of science, bringing into common use the achievements of our modern world, is staggering to the human mind, yet we know it is the result of the application of natural law—God’s law.”⁸—President Howard W. Hunter

“I believe that many of the great discoveries and achievements in science and the arts have resulted from a God-given revelation. Seekers who have paid the price in perspiration have been magnified by inspiration.

“The acquisition of knowledge by revelation is an extra bonus to seekers in the sciences and the arts, but it is the fundamental method for those who seek to know God and the doctrines of his gospel. In this area of knowledge, scholarship and reason are insufficient. A seeker of truth about God must rely on revelation.”⁹—President Dallin H. Oaks

“All truth is part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether truth comes from a scientific laboratory or by revelation from the Lord, it is compatible.”¹⁰—President Russell M. Nelson

“Latter-day Saints believe in applying the best available scientific knowledge and techniques. We use nutrition, exercise, and other practices to preserve health, and we enlist the help of healing practitioners, such as physicians and surgeons, to restore health. The use of medical science is not at odds with our prayers of faith and our reliance on priesthood blessings…

“Of course we don’t wait until all other methods are exhausted before we pray in faith or give priesthood blessings for healing. In emergencies, prayers and blessings come first. Most often we pursue all efforts simultaneously.”¹¹—President Dallin H. Oaks

1. Marianne Holman Prescott, “Elder Nelson dedicates Life Sciences Building: ‘There is no conflict between science and religion'” Church News, 14 April 2015.
2. “Groundbreaking for BYU’s Ezra Taft Benson Science Building” Ensign, June 1993.
3. Howard W. Hunter, “To Know God” Ensign or Liahona, Nov 1974.
4. Henry B. Eyring “A Child and a Disciple” Ensign, May 2003.
5. Dallin H. Oaks, “Focus and Priorities” Ensign, May 2001.
6. N. Eldon Tanner, “Ye Shall Know the Truth” Ensign, May 1978.
7. Dallin H. Oaks, “Focus and Priorities” Ensign, May 2001.
8. Howard W. Hunter, “To Know God” Ensign or Liahona, Nov 1974.
9. Dallin H. Oaks, “Alternate Voices” Ensign, May 1989.
10. Marianne Holman Prescott, “Elder Nelson dedicates Life Sciences Building: ‘There is no conflict between science and religion'” Church News, 14 April 2015.
11. Dallin H. Oaks, “Healing the Sick” Ensign, May 2010.