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Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr.

“While other men were peacefully following their vocations and extending their interests they [the Saints in Clay County] have been deprived of the right of citizenship, prevented from enjoying their own, charged with violating the sacred principles of our Constitution and laws.”

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Joseph Smith, Jr.

Joseph Smith, Jr. was a prominent translator, born on December 23, 1805, and died on June 27, 1844. He is known for his translation and editing of the Book of Mormon, which has had a profound impact on the development of the Mormon religion. more

“And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, and is justifiable before me. Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land.”

America Law Church Freedom Liberty Lord Principles Rights Land Mankind Constitution Privilege Justify Maintaining Brethren Constitutional Law Rights And Privileges Befriending

Book:The Doctrine and Covenants: Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Containing the Revelations Given to Joseph Smith, Jun., the Prophet, for the Building Up of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days

Source: The Doctrine and Covenants: Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Containing the Revelations Given to Joseph Smith, Jun., the Prophet, for the Building Up of the Kingdom of God in the Last Days

“Let no man break the laws of the land, for he that keepeth the laws of God hath no need to break the laws of the land.”

Men Needs America Law Freedom Liberty Break Land Constitution

Book:The Doctrine and Covenants: Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Containing the Revelations

Source: The Doctrine and Covenants: Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Containing the Revelations

“Creeds made in Dark Ages are like drawings made in dark rooms”

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Book:The Story of Religious Controversy

Source: The Story of Religious Controversy

“The making of an Atheist implies a mental stimulation and training which brings into play the primary factors of social progress.”

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Author:Joseph McCabe

“What you are about to hear is God's word to the men of this nation. We are going to war as of tonight. We have divine power - that is our weapon. We will not compromise. Wherever truth is at risk, in the schools or legislature, we are going to contend for it. We will win.”