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"...the Elders of Israel begin to understand that they have something to do with the world politically as well as religiously, that it is as much their duty to study correct political principles as well as religious..." - President John Taylor. |
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O ver the years the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have spoken and written much about political freedom, and both ancient and modern scripture alike refer to revealed and inspired governmental laws.sYet most Latter-day Saints remain quite unaware of these teachings and thus prone to supporting those measures which diminish rather than protect freedom. This is an issue of great import; our attitude toward freedom before this life provided us the opportunity to progress to mortality. Could our attitude toward it now determine where we go after this life? At least one modern-day prophet has stated as much. sIn consequence of this, I have endeavoured to put together a number of responsible resources for Latter-day Saints to learn about "the freedom issue". All these sources are LDS with the exception of some items recommended by Church leaders. I have also provided a page of categorized quotations from Church leaders (in alphabetical order of topic) which you can access by CLICKING HERE. The Church's Newsroom (which has a number of statements on current policy as regards civil and political matters, and moral issues) can be accessed HERE. sIf you have any comments or suggestions, then drop me an email. Darren Andrews, Owner. |
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SELECTED QUOTATIONS FROM CHURCH LEADERS If you're in a rush and want to find what Church leaders have said on a particular issue, see if the subject you are interested in is listed in our Selected Quotations. Now listing over 20 subjects. |
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| INSPIRED DOCUMENTS | ADDRESSES & SPEECHES |
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Freedom documents referred to favourably and/or as "inspired" by Church leaders.
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"When counsel comes we should not treat it lightly, no matter to what subject it pertains, for if we do it will work evil unto us..." |
- Wilford Woodruff. Publications by Church leaders as well as other publications recommended by them.
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The Magna Charta, 1215 | "Magna Charta was signed, establishing principles in behalf of the freedom and dignity of man." ~ Gordon B. Hinckley The Declaration of Independence, 1776 "It was through and by the power of God, that the fathers of this country framed the Declaration of Independence ..." ~ John Taylor The Constitution of the United States of America, 1787 "I am saying to you that to me the Constitution of the United States of America is just as much from my Heavenly Father as the Ten Commandments." ~ George Albert Smith The Bill of Rights, 1791 "As a people and a government we are on the high road of apostasy from that inspired Bill of Rights bequeathed to us by the founders of this great republic." ~ Joseph L. Wirthlin The Federalist Papers George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796 "[This] address is prophetic. I believe it ranks alongside the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution." ~ Ezra Taft Benson The Monroe Doctrine, 1823 "[The Monroe Doctrine] was the inspiration of the Almighty which rested upon John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson and other statesmen, and which finally found authoritative expression in the message of James Monroe to Congress in 1823." ~ Joseph Fielding Smith
Sections and chapters of the Standard Works of the Church that specifically mention matters of a political nature...(this list is by no means exhaustive)
Mosiah 29
Ether 8: 18-24 Doctrine & Covenants 98:5-6 Doctrine & Covenants 101:76-80
Doctrine & Covenants 134
FIRST PRESIDENCY
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Separation of Church and State Warning To Church Members First Presidency Letter to US Treasury False Political "Isms" Church Members are Free to Join Anti-Communist Organizations Support Candidates Aware of the Dangers of Communism The Church Does Not Endorse Political Parties Statement Concerning the Position of The Church on Communism Exercise Voting Franchise According To Convictions First Presidency Message: Family Home Evening Lessons for the JOSEPH SMITH
Views on the Powers and Policy of JOHN TAYLOR
On the Incompetency of the DAVID O. MCKAY
The Deadly Challenge of Communism
Unity of Purpose Important to the Accomplishment of God's Work EZRA TAFT BENSON
The American Heritage of Freedom, Not Commanded In All Things The Greatest Work in the World Protecting Freedom - An Immediate Responsibility
Civil Rights - Tool of Communist Deception Americans are Destroying America The Book of Mormon Warns America Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints Watchmen, Warn the Wicked The Constitution - A Glorious Standard Our Priceless Heritage America at the Crossroads A Witness and a Warning Our Divine Constitution I Testify See also Conferences: Oct. 1944, Apr. 1948, Oct. 1954, April 1962, Apr. 1963, Oct. 1963, Oct. 1965, Apr. 1967. MARION G. ROMNEY Socialism and the United Order Compared In Mine Own Way The Purpose of Church Welfare Services The Perfect Law of Liberty J. REUBEN CLARK BRUCE R. McCONKIE Know Your Constitution JAMES E. FAUST A New Civil Religion DALLIN H. OAKS Religion in Public Life The Divinely Inspired Constitution Religious Values and Public Policy Religious Freedom M. RUSSELL BALLARD Religion in a Free Society
BOOKS BY CHURCH LEADERS |
Ezra Taft Benson
The Proper Role of Government God, Family, Country: Our Three Great Loyalties Title of Liberty The Constitution: A Heavenly Banner An Enemy Hath Done This J.R. Newquist (compiler) Prophets, Principles and National Survival J.R. Newquist (compiler)(recommended by Ezra Taft Benson in April Conference, 1972) A Witness And A Warning: A Modern-day Prophet Testifies of the Book of Mormon The Red Carpet Title of Liberty Conspiracy + Complacency = Disaster Cross Fire : The Eight Years with Eisenhower This Nation Shall Endure Farmers at the Crossroads C. Bargeron (co-author) Mormonism vs. Communism J.J. Stewart (co-author) J. Reuben Clark Stand Fast By Our Constitution H. Verlan Andersen
The Moral Basis of a Free Society The Book of Mormon and The Constitution Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen (recommended by Ezra Taft Benson in April Conference, 1972) (free pdf download ~ 660K) Other Authors
The Elders of Israel and the Constitution A More Perfect Union (BYU video) Latter-day Prophets and the United States Constitution Donald Q. Cannon (editor) The Naked Communist by W. Cleon Skousen (recommended by David O. McKay in October Conference, 1959) RECOMMENDED WORKS (publications recommended or heavily quoted by Church leaders)
Masters of Deceit A Study of Communism J. Edgar Hoover You Can Trust the Communists (To Be Communists) (free download) Dr. Fred Schwarz Communist Revolution in the Streets Gary Allen None Dare Call It Conspiracy Gary Allen (recommended by Ezra Taft Benson in April Conference, 1972) The Mainspring of Human Progress Henry Grady Weaver The Law Frédéric Bastiat (oft quoted by Ezra Taft Benson) Persuasion vs Force Mark Skousen (praised by Gordon B. Hinckley) |
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