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Category Archives: Responsible Powers Of Public Government
Election Time: “The Changing Of Laws Enacted By Political Authorities Is Not A Judge’s Task”
The duty of a judge is the application of those laws in controversies within the jurisdiction of the courts: In addition to these general principles, I have some suggestions for each contender in current struggles over the proper boundary between … Continue reading
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Election Time: Jefferson On Making Oneself Happy
Food for thought: “To contribute by neighborly intercourse and attention to make others happy is the shortest and surest way of being happy ourselves.” [“Apothegms” in The Life and Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Including All of His Important on Public Questions, Compiled … Continue reading
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The Doctrine And Theology Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints Literally Start And End With Family
At the keynote address of the World Congress of Families, Elder M. Russell Ballard, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explains how the faith of our predecessors in a divine plan designed by Heavenly Parents … Continue reading
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Election Time: Government Officials Must Not Apply These Duties Selectively According To Their Personal Preferences—Whatever Their Source
Lincoln declared, “There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law”, anticipating past and current social currents: In addition to these general principles, I have some suggestions for each contender in current struggles over the proper … Continue reading
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Election Time: Jefferson On Dealing With Difficulties
Food for thought: “Under difficulties I have found one and only one rule, to do what is right, and generally we shall disentangle ourselves almost without perceiving how it happened.” [“Apothegms” in The Life and Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Including All … Continue reading
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Regardless Of Belief Or Practice, We Should Strive To Understand One Another
At the keynote address of the World Congress of Families, Elder M. Russell Ballard, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inviting us to be specific and passionate about the benefits of man-woman marriage without disrespecting or … Continue reading
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Election Time: None Should Adopt An “Us vs. Them” Mentality
The essential nature of compromise in a pluralistic society: In addition to these general principles, I have some suggestions for each contender in current struggles over the proper boundary between the different realms of church and state. I believe these … Continue reading
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Election Time: Jefferson On Matters Of Conscience
Food for thought: “Conscience is the only clue that will eternally guide a man clear of all doubts and inconsistencies.” [“Apothegms” in The Life and Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Including All of His Important on Public Questions, Compiled From State Papers … Continue reading
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Guiding Principles On Loving One Another
At the keynote address of the World Congress of Families, Elder M. Russell Ballard, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taught us the importance of understanding and mutual respect: Now that I have described the … Continue reading
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Election Time: Accommodating Pluralistic Thought
We should advance the mutual understanding and collaboration that we all seek by accounting for the reasoned thoughts of others: In addition to these general principles, I have some suggestions for each contender in current struggles over the proper boundary … Continue reading
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