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“The world teaches birth control. Tragically, many of our sisters subscribe to its pills and practices when they could easily provide earthly tabernacles for more of our Father's children. We know that every spirit assigned to this earth will come, whether through us or someone else. There are couples in the Church who think they are getting along just fine with their limited families but who will someday suffer the pains of remorse when they meet the spirits that might have been part of their posterity.”

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Book:God, family, country: our three great loyalties
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God, family, country: our three great loyalties

This work is a scholarly examination of the complex interplay between religious faith, familial ties, and national identity. It examines how these loyalties shape personal values, societal norms, and political ideologies. The book draws on a wide range of historical examples and contemporary issues to illustrate the enduring relevance of these three great loyalties in the modern world. more

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Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson was a notable American farmer and politician. Born on August 4, 1899, in Whitney, Idaho, he dedicated much of his life to agricultural endeavors. Serving as the Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1956, Benson was also a member of the LDS Church and a leader within the church's ranks. more

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