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…

The Book of Mormon and the Modern Welfare State

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Spencer Morgan | 39 Comments
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It’s time for the Mormon welfare-statists in both parties to stop construing every passage about caring for the poor as an implicit validation the schemes that they prefer for doing so, instead of as a mandate for their own personal actions. Continue reading…

Government Schools = No Celestial Kingdom

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Ezra Taylor | 20 Comments
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Brigham Young taught: I am opposed to free education as much as I am opposed to taking away property from one man and giving it to another… Continue reading…

Sound as a Dollar

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Steven Montgomery | 9 Comments
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The spiritual and intellectual roots of the Coinage and “weights and measures” clause of the Constitution lies directly in the Old Testament. Continue reading…

The Political Measuring Stick

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Glen Young | 2 Comments
The Political Measuring Stick

How do we prioritize and measure political goals and progress? Are we more free today than yesterday? Are we wealthier and more prosperous than yesterday? Do we reap the fruit of our labors? Continue reading…

The Divine Purpose of Article V

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Scott Bradley | 2 Comments
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Why does Article V of the United States Constitution offer the option of a constitutional convention if the American founding fathers did not intend us to use it? Continue reading…

Mormon Criminals

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Eric Wadsworth | 36 Comments
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Last fall, I pruned the two apple trees in my back yard. One damp day this winter, I drove down to the nearby fire station to check on the legality of burning the pile of dried-out branches. The fireman I … Continue reading…

Partaking in Freedom

Posted on February 15, 2011 by CJ Grisham | 2 Comments
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If we as Latter-Day Saints wish to enjoy the liberties and freedoms we experience today, we have to make our collective voices known and stand up for our values. In order to continue to enjoy freedom, we must partake in it. Continue reading…

The Importance of the Fight for Liberty – Part Two

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Dustin Oakey | 1 Comment
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Once we understand the principles, there are specific things we can do in our lives to further the cause of liberty. Continue reading…

The Importance of the Fight for Liberty – Part One

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Dustin Oakey | 7 Comments
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We are neglecting the commandments of our prophets on freedom, and many of us are completely unaware of the importance of freedom and the Constitution. This is a serious oversight. We stood for freedom in the pre-mortal war in heaven, and we must continue to do so now. Continue reading…

The Parable of The Tower, the Watchmen, and the Constitution

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Brian M. | 6 Comments
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The prophesied time will come when we will finally take back the Lord’s vineyard (from the enemy), place watchmen round about and on the walls, and finish building the tower… Continue reading…

Keeping Our Second Estate

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Riley Drey | 4 Comments
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We kept our first estate. Now what is required of us to keep our second estate? Continue reading…

The Moral Question of Government

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Alan Fluckiger | 31 Comments
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If you believe that the country’s problems can be solved by government coercion, then you have switched sides in that war that began in heaven and continues here, and how you vote reveals what you believe. Continue reading…

Podcast

Approaching Zion

January 4, 2011 | 1 Comment

Enoch was able to build Zion due to the love and compassion he had for his fellow-men.  In order to truly achieve a Zion society, we need to focus on ourselves rather than worry about everybody else. Continue reading…

Christmas 2010

December 20, 2010 | 1 Comment

During this Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of the Lord, at LDS Liberty we decided to explore the scriptural definition of “liberty” in order to more fully understand what the presence of His spirit brings. Continue reading…

Vice Crimes and Building Zion

December 8, 2010 | 4 Comments

This is a followup to the Vice Crimes Debate. JC and Jeremy make their case for dealing with victimless wickedness using eternal principles of love, persuasion and covenant while giving a way for righteous government to promote righteousness. Continue reading…

Doug Walters Interview – Service Requires Freedom

November 30, 2010 | No Comments

JC Interviews Doug Walters about his article “Service Requires Freedom.” Continue reading…

Doug Walters Interview – The Hymns Speak of Freedom

November 28, 2010 | No Comments

JC interviews Doug Walters about his article “The Hymns Speak of Freedom” posted on 22 July 2010. Continue reading…

Ben Sutton Interview – King Men

November 25, 2010 | No Comments

JC interviews Ben Sutton about his insightful article “King Men” that was published on ldsliberty.org on July 24th this year. Continue reading…

Happy Thanksgiving 2010

November 23, 2010 | No Comments

JC and Jeremy send Thanksgiving Greetings and re-share some previous Thanksgiving material from last year. After all, socialism hasn’t gone away yet now has it? Continue reading…

The Vice Crimes Debate

October 24, 2010 | 13 Comments

A Debate with Shiloh Logan discussing whether government should be in the business of outlawing vice crimes or the commission of immorality in which there is not a damaged party to go and complain of damages. Continue reading…

Marie Cox – Benjamin Franklin Homeschool Academy

October 24, 2010 | 2 Comments

JC and Jeremy interview Marie Cox, who operates the Benjamin Franklin Homeschool Academy, which is Utah’s only Homeschool Academy. Continue reading…

Shiloh Logan – The Co-Eternity of God and Law

October 11, 2010 | No Comments

This is a re-edited excerpt from the best part of the 12th Article of Faith episode. Shiloh Logan explains God’s relation to law and it’s implications for us as his children. Continue reading…

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