“There is nothing in my teachings to the Church or in those of my associates, during the time specified, which can be reasonably construed to inculate or encourage polygamy... And I now publicly declare that my advice to the Latter-day Saints is to refrain from contracting any marriage forbidden by the law of the land.” LawChurchTeachingLandAdviceSaintLatterAssociatesForbiddenRefrainPolygamyLatter DaysLatter Day SaintsContracting Book:In the Whirlpool: The Pre-manifesto Letters of President Wilford Woodruff to the William Atkin Family, 1885-1890 Source: In the Whirlpool: The Pre-manifesto Letters of President Wilford Woodruff to the William Atkin Family, 1885-1890
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends forth to you an earnest appeal. Open your doors to the missionaries. Open your minds to the words of God. Open your hearts, even your very souls, to the sound of that still, small voice which testifies of truth.” MindHeartStillsSoulJesusSoundVoiceChristChurchDoorsJesus ChristSaintAppealsLatterWord Of GodEarnestOpen Your HeartLatter DaysSmall VoiceLatter Day Saints Author:Thomas S. Monson
“I never thought it was right to call up a man and try him because he erred in doctrine, it looks too much like methodism and not like Latter day Saintism. Methodists have creeds which a man must believe or be kicked out of their church. I want the liberty of believing as I please, it feels so good not to be tramelled.” MenWantFeelsTryingBelieveLooksChurchLibertyToo MuchPleaseDoctrineLatterCreedsLatter DaysMethodistsLatter Day Saints Author:Joseph Smith, Jr.
“It should be recognized that this Church is not a social club. This is the kingdom of God on the earth. It is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Its purpose is to bring salvation and exaltation to both the living and the dead.” ShouldEarthPurposeJesusSocialChristChurchJesus ChristSalvationSaintClubsKingdomsLatterKingdom Of GodExaltationLatter DaysLatter Day Saints Author:Gordon B. Hinckley