Dr. Jackson [Kent P. Jackson, associate dean of religion at Brigham Young University] went a step further. He said the idea of faithful Mormons being rewarded with their own planets in eternity is a “canard”; that is, “an unfounded rumor or story.” Nothing further needs to be said. End of discussion....
....If I want to know what Mormonism teaches about human beings becoming Gods and creating worlds, should I ask a Mormon? Should I ask LDS professors? Or should I consult the teachings of LDS prophets and apostles? Mormon professor Kent Jackson says the doctrine is nothing but a canard — an unfounded rumor — while Mormon prophets and apostles continue to proclaim the doctrine with clarity via official Church venues and publications. Which source is the best and most trustworthy source for learning the truth about Mormonism? And just as importantly, why don’t these sources agree?
Which source is authoritative? Which source claims to speak with authority? Mormonism trumpets the claim that, because they don't have paid clergy, their clergy can be trusted. I take that to mean, from a Mormon point of view, that a paid and tenured university professor cannot be trusted.
