True Advocate of Christian Principles: Ron Paul or Mitt Romney?

Here it is – a conclusive clear statement of principles from both candidates, from the FoxNews debate last night (January 16th, 2012): PAUL:  “If another country does to us what we do others, we’re not going to like it very … Continue reading…

America’s Founding Fathers are Mormons

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In Mormon culture it’s common to talk about who’s who in Mormondom. There are even websites created for the sole purpose of letting the world know which famous people are Mormons. Many know that American Idol David Archuleta is a … Continue reading…

Notice To My Creditors

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To Whom It May Concern: I hereby demand that you increase my line of credit. The reason for this is that I want to be able to make the existing minimum, interest-only payments on all my other debts from the increased line amount you give me. Continue reading…

The Constitution and Slavery

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No doubt you are certain that if you had lived two hundred fifty years ago you would have been an abolitionist. Really? Where do you stand on the question the soft slavery of modern America? Continue reading…

The Natural Man is an Enemy of Liberty

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In pre-earth life we had the choice to follow Heavenly Father’s plan, which had Christ’s support, to come to this earth and receive a body and experience agency (the freedom to choose for ourselves), or to follow Lucifer, whose plan was to take away our agency. There is much we can learn from this first choice. Continue reading…

Freedom Requires Faith

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When each of us, as individuals, stand united together for the right of all people of any faith to live their religion, to be part of the public discussion and offer their input and perspectives, we gain the blessings that come from being obedient to God. Continue reading…

A Peculiar People, the Salt of the Earth

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The socialization argument, the primary objection that conformist public-schoolers have to homeschooling, is based on logical fallacies and a misunderstanding of proper gospel principles. Continue reading…

Government Education: Stopping the Cycle of Abuse

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We want to save our children, and to have them partake of all the blessings that encircle the sanctified — to have them receive the blessings of their parents who have been faithful to the fullness of the gospel. We … Continue reading…

Is it OK to Choose the Lesser of Two Evils? (The Parable of the Two Giants and Their Slaves)

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We engage in the election the same as in any other principle; you are to vote for good men, and if you do not do this it is a sin; to vote for wicked men, it would be sin. Choose the good and refuse the evil. Hyrum Smith Continue reading…

The Justified Breaking of Unjust Laws

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The LDS Church recently released an updated statement on immigration which seems to support amnesty in advocating an approach to immigration in which “undocumented immigrants are allowed to square themselves with the law and continue to work…” Continue reading…

In Mine Own Image

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Scriptural jurisprudence is based on the principle that the LORD created man in his own likeness and image. This principle provides a powerful argument and justification for the inalienable right to life, liberty, and property. Continue reading…

The Parable of the Trees: A Warning About Rulers From the Book of Judges

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During the time period covered by the book of Judges, Israel had no centralized monarchy or national bureaucracy. They lived as a very loose confederation of tribes and lower family units, inhabiting primarily the areas assigned to the tribes upon … Continue reading…

Fundamental Principles of a Representative Democracy

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Although our nation has been established on the principles of democracy and representation, we must keep in mind that democracy and representation are not in themselves the end, but are the means to an end—which is to protect our rights and freedom. Continue reading…

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Created in the Lord’s Image

Gabriel Fink discusses some of implications of the sublime truth that we are literally created in the likeness and image of the Lord. Continue reading…

The Fight of Our Time: Illegal Immigration

Many LDS people forget that the founding of the US was for the restoration of the gospel and that the restoration of the gospel was so that we (the gentiles) could teach the gospel to the children of father Lehi. … Continue reading…

LDS Liberty Blitz V

Due to popular demand, the LDS Liberty Blitz is back.  In these episodes we seek to apply the principles of liberty to current events, news stories and other items of interest.  We try to be brief in our analysis, but, … Continue reading…

The Cleansing of America

Paul Skousen, the son of W. Cleon Skousen, discusses the recently released book by his father “The Cleansing of America”. In this episode, he addresses the following questions: Why did your father write the Cleansing of America? Why did your … Continue reading…

A Celestial Education – Part II

Michelle Stone, a mother of 8, continues her discussion about a Celestial Education. In this episode, Michelle continues her description a Celestial Education and discusses how to apply these principles in the home. This episode will be highly beneficial for … Continue reading…

A Celestial Education – Part I

Michelle Stone, a mother of 8, discusses the Celestial Education model that she developed based upon gospel principles.  In this first part of the interview, Michelle provides an overview of education in America, the prophets’ views about the initial implementation … Continue reading…

The Proper Role of Government

JC and Jeremy respond to a listener’s voice mail about why he thinks many laws are passed and have fun talking about the proper role of government. Continue reading…

Homeschooling Conferences

Misty Foxley discusses how families can benefit from attending homeschooling conferences Continue reading…

Sacred Cow #1 – Obey the Law of the Land No Matter What

Many today have interpreted this to mean that it is a part of our faith that we are to obey any and all governmental laws and regulations no matter their compatibility with the laws of of God.. Brian Mecham and Ezra Taylor discuss this sacred cow… Continue reading…

The Book of Mormon is NOT Socialist

JC and Jeremy respond to a recent Salt Lake Tribune article that contends that the Book of Mormon is supportive of socialism. Continue reading…

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