Lds Quotes On Voting
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Lds quotes on voting. It starts off if you vote for the lesser of two evils you are still voting for evil the quote is gaining popularity but it can t directly be attributed to benson. First presidency encourages latter day saints in the united states to vote newsroom of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints issued the following letter in english and spanish on october 6 2020 to church members in the united states in advance of that nation rsquo s upcoming election on november 3 2020. What every general conference talk had in common lindsey williams editor 39 s note. My web browser homepage leads straight to churchofjesuschrist.
The question of voting yes or no on a particular candidate is so mechanical that the hands go up in a unison that is most dramatic. Found in the footnotes rdquo. Here is a good quote from an lds leader in church history hyrum smith joseph smith s brother. Cultivate a spirit of optimism.
138 quotes have been tagged as lds. Beware of bondage ensign november 2013. It will be hard to change society at large but we must work to improve the moral culture that surrounds us. Our bi weekly friday column ldquo.
We engage in the election the same as in any other principle. Walk with faith rejoicing i. Nelson to celebrate his birthday. Cultivate an attitude of happiness.
To vote for wicked men it would be sin. We urge latter day saints to be active citizens. In the united states where nearly half of the world s latter day saints live it is customary for the church at each national election to issue a letter to be read to all congregations encouraging its members to vote but emphasizing the church s neutrality in partisan political matters. The quote shared on.
I am sorry that no one has even taken a picture of the general conference audience voting to accept the church leaders for a new period of office. In today s society abortion has become a common practice defended by deceptive arguments. Members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints must not submit to perform encourage. Every hand in the audience goes up simultaneously.
Latter day saints in every country should be good citizens participate in civic affairs educate themselves on the issues and vote lamentations of jeremiah. Explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by general authorities and general officers of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. You are to vote for good men and if you do not do this it is a sin. Quote about voting by hyrum smith.