They were aware of their struggle, as Storrs stated in 1847: “We should do well to remember that we have but just emerged from the dark ages of the church; and it would not be at all strange if we should find some ‘ Babylonish garments ’ still worn by us for truth. ”
Nad olid teadlikud oma segadusest, nagu Storrs 1847. aastal kirjutas: „Me peaksime meeles pidama, et oleme just pääsenud kiriku pimeduseajastust, ning see ei peaks üldsegi olema imelik, kui me avastame, et peame mõningaid babüloonlikke uskumusi siiani tõeks. ”