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Freedom Fest- LDS Debate

Should Mormons follow a particular political persuasion? Author and LDS Liberty contributor Connor Boyack thinks so, and explains in his recently published book Latter-day Liberty: A Gospel Approach to Government and Politics that they should lean libertarian. In July he’ll be making … Continue reading…

Amalickiah: The Model Scheming Leader

… I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning. 1 Nephi 19:23 In a talk given several times over the last 35 years, President Hinckley amplified the warnings of the Nephite prophets. … Continue reading…

Do you really want to be a Mormon?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by JC Bollers | 12 Comments

My name is JC and I’m a Mormon. After reading this, will you still want to be a Mormon too? I hope so. Did you know that there was a time in history in which all of us came within a hair’s breadth of losing out on the treasure that is the Book of Mormon? It’s true.What does it mean to take it’s lessons to heart and emulate the man who gave his name to this Book of Mormon? Continue reading…

Persuasion vs. Force

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mark and Jo Ann Skousen | 1 Comment

“I have read with appreciation your talk, ‘Persuasion vs. Force.’ Would the world and its leaders might follow the philosophies set forth therein…Keep speaking along these lines. It is a message that needs constant repetition.” Gordon B. Hinckley Continue reading…

Why I Believe a Military Draft Contradicts the Foundation of the Atonement

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Johnny Hardy | 1 Comment

The question of a military draft is ironic. Essentially, what is considered is whether it is O.K. to infringe upon someone’s liberty at the present (forcing them into the military against their will) to defend the future of his own liberty. Continue reading…

Gods of Stone

Posted on May 10, 2012 by William Toronto | No Comments

Men may have their gods of stone. But let us always be able to say “but as for me and my house …” Continue reading…

The Science of Liberty

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ricky Valadez | No Comments

Liberty is an infinite resource waiting to be unleashed. Each individual has complete control of the floodgates, for it only flows in one direction—from the inside out. Guns, tanks, bombs or any physical force cannot make someone free; only the truth, the will power to live by it, and the courage to share it can. Continue reading…

J. Reuben Clark – Advocate of Peace

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Connor Boyack | 1 Comment

J Reuben Clark’s criticism of the government’s “fiendish butchery,” his support of a non-interventionist foreign policy, and his Christian-based advocacy of peace through persuasion is something every individual would do well to emulate, Mormon or not. Continue reading…

The Rules of Engagement: What the Nephites tell us about Iran

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Ryan Fisher | 6 Comments

The drums of war continue to beat even louder with Iran entering the sights of American military might. This is a situation that the history of Nephites can shed much light upon. Continue reading…

Compulsory American Exceptionalism

Posted on April 25, 2012 by William Toronto | 2 Comments

America is special. But using the point of a gun to spread “democracy” is nothing other than the wrong side of the War in Heaven, fighting against the liberty to choose (agency) – here in the flesh down on Earth. Continue reading…

The Virtue of Captain Moroni

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Daniel Campbell | 5 Comments

Yea, verily, verily I say unto you, if all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken FOREVER; yea, the devil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men. (Alma 48:17) Continue reading…

Modern Governments: a Manifestation of Prophesied Chaos and Violence

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Spencer Morgan | 2 Comments

State-sponsored hostility to basic rights is a condition of war of man against man with the enforcers of government as its foot-soldiers. Continue reading…

Render Unto Caesar…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Shiloh Logan | 9 Comments

Christ’s statement to “render unto Caesar” that which is Caesar’s is more a call to “choose ye this day whom ye will serve” than it ever was a statement on positive financial obedience to political systems. Continue reading…

Podcast

Why LDS Parents Should Homeschool

April 30, 2012 | 2 Comments

Dana Wood, a mother of 10 who has homeschooled since 1985, explains the many different reasons why Latter-day Saint parents should consider homeschooling their children. She addresses many different reasons such as public schools not being a safe environment, educational … Continue reading…

Testimony – More Powerful than the Sword

April 19, 2012 | 1 Comment

JC and Shiloh Logan discuss the nature of testimony and how bearing down testimony by the spirit is the Lord’s answer for solving the world’s ills. The world, in fear, resorts to force, violence and bloodshed to control others. The … Continue reading…

The Warlike People Billboard

March 30, 2012 | 15 Comments

This episode of the LDS Liberty show is to help Latter-day Saints understand why we placed a billboard along I-15 that says: “Why did Spencer W. Kimball say: ‘We are a Warlike People’? Find out at WarlikePeople.com” We examine general … Continue reading…

Ezra Taft Benson – Our Divine Constitution

March 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

My beloved brethren and sisters, what a glorious blessing to be assembled in another great general conference of the Church. I ask for an interest in your faith and prayers as I speak to you about a subject that is … Continue reading…

Discovering Genius

February 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

Angela Baker – a homeschooling mother of seven – discusses how parents can both discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities and those of their children through exercising their stewardship in the education of their children. She describes how … Continue reading…

LDS Liberty: The Warfare Trilogy

February 23, 2012 | 2 Comments

Can’t sleep? Come and listen to LDS Liberty’s three part series on warfare from our first year of podcasting. Enjoy! Continue reading…

North America is the Land of Promise

February 14, 2012 | 94 Comments

LDS Liberty interviews Rod meldrum, scientific researcher and founder of: firmlds.com and bookofmormonevidence.org, who makes his case that The Book of Mormon lands are actually in North America. LDS Liberty finds that this sheds further light on our responsability as Latter-day … Continue reading…

LDS For Mitt Romney or Ron Paul

January 27, 2012 | 2 Comments

Connor Boyack, author of “Latter-Day Liberty“, expounds upon the principles of the proper role of government based upon the teachings of the restored gospel. He then discusses whether Mitt Romney advocates these principles and if having him elected as President … Continue reading…

Liberty Loving Mormons for Ron Paul!

January 13, 2012 | 6 Comments

Dustin Peterson, a Sr at BYU Idaho currently taking some time off from school to work for Ron Paul, discusses why liberty loving Latter-day Saints should support Dr. Paul for president. Dustin expounds upon the fundamental principles Ron Paul will … Continue reading…

Liberty Loving Mormons for Romney?

December 29, 2011 | 43 Comments

Greg Peterson, a close personal friend of the Romney family, discusses why liberty loving Latter-day Saints should support Mitt Romney for president. Greg expounds upon the fundamental principles Mitt will adhere to when making presidential decisions. Jeremy and JC question … Continue reading…

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