Joseph Smith Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery What are contraries? They are opposing concepts in line with what are more commonly called paradoxes. More importantly, why are they important? Their importance may derive from the fact that they enhance our understanding of many important concepts. But it’s important …
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We are all familiar with the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It is the first story that appears in the Book of Genesis which is the first book of the bible. As Christians, we are also familiar with the doctrine of original sin, the idea that we are all …
What is government’s responsibility for establishing equality among the people? That is the question!!! Or is it, really? How thoroughly have we thought about this? We know that people, individuals, are inherently unequal. So what is the libertarian view of how government should approach the problem of equality? The image above gives us an idea …
Freedom of speech is one of our cherished unalienable rights. We talk about it all the time. We insist upon having it. Or do we really? How do you feel about hate speech.? Hateful expressions are terrible, aren’t they? The Supreme Court has ruled that even free speech has limitations. For instance, one may not …
WHEN DARK CLOUDS ARISE AND THE LIGHT GOES OUT The photo that graces the entrance to this post symbolizes the light of The Holy Ghost which testifies of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is like the sun which God maketh to shine upon all. But the dark clouds of doubt can …
The underlying and unmistakable concept behind the Declaration of Independence and the institution of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as set forth in the inauguration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is freedom. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the unalienable rights of men, which is universal throughout the world, and for …
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Understanding this concept will answer the question of why a loving God allows pain, suffering and evil in the world. Please read with that in mind and be alert for ways it may benefit your own life. …
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Latter-day Saints are familiar with the saying that, “God will force no man to heaven.” One will search the scriptures in vain for any mention, however small or insignificant, of behavior forced by the Great Jehovah. We are by the dictates of the gospel guided, directed, pleaded with, and shown by example of all that …
What does the term “free will” mean to you? Why is it important? And where does it fit in the realms of both religious and political philosophy? Those are good questions. At least I think so. Libertarians think so too,https://www.theopedia.com/libertarian-free-will, as did the Prophet Joseph Smith. https://rsc.byu.edu/witness-restoration/joseph-smith-agency. Joseph Smith taught that moral free agency was a …
The compatibility of libertarianism with the gospel principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is never more evident than in their respective concepts of religious freedom. The Church’s eleventh article of faith states: “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all …