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Preface, 5
Abortion
First Presidency's Statement On Abortion, 19
Abortion Is A Growing Evil, 19
A Person May Repent And Be Forgiven Of Abortion, 20
When Does The Spirit Enter The Body?, 20
Abuse: Physical, Sexual, And Emotional
The Church Encourages Latter-day Saints To Fight Child Abuse, 21
Disciplinary Councils May Consider Cases Of Abuse, 21
The Church Condemns The Mistreatment of God's Children, 21
No Latter-day Saint Should Ever Be Guilty of Child Abuse, 21
Children Try To Escape Abuse Through Dissociation And Multiple Personalities, 22
Unrighteous Dominion Can Follow Many Patterns, 22
God Will Reprimand Husbands Who Abuse Or Demean Their Wives, 22
The Marriage Covenant Doesn't Give Men The Right To Abuse Their Wives, 22
Victims Of Rape Or Sexual Abuse Are Acceptable Before God, 23
The Wicked Acts Of Others Cannot Destroy Eternal Possibilities, 23
Adultery
First Presidency's Statement On Adultery, 24
Church Disciplinary Councils May Be Convened For Adultery, 24
Was There Ever Adultery Without Dishonesty?, 24
Aids
First Presidency's Statement On AIDS, 25
Astrology
Astrology Is An Abomination, 27
The Superstitions Of Astrology, 27
Birth Control
First Presidency's Statement On Birth Control, 29
Comments By A Latter-day Saint Gynecologist On Birth Control, 29
Statements By Latter-day Saint Scientists On World Population Growth, 30
Capital Punishment
First Presidency's Statement On Capital Punishment, 31
A Murderer Shall Have His Blood Shed, 31
The Eternal Significance Of Capital Punishment, 32
Disciplinary Councils Must Be Held In Cases Of Murder, 32
Cards
The Church Requests Its Members Not To Play Cards, 33
Faithful Latter-day Saints Should Not Use Gambling Cards, 33
Card Playing Is A Vice, 33
The Pernicious Nature of Card Playing, 34
Card Playing Affects Spiritual Sensitivity, 35
Innocent Non-Gambling Card Games Are Not Objectionable, 35
Children: Needs, Responsibilities And Discipline
Three Fundamental Things To Which Every Child Is Entitled, 36
Children Should Be Loyal To Their Parents, 36
Children Should Learn To Work And Share Responsibilities, 37
Discipline Is Part Of The Process Of Governing Children, 37
If Parents Do Not Discipline Their Children, The Public Will, 38
Discipline Children Through Example, Persuasion And Love, 38
When Discipline Must Take Place, Lift And Strengthen At The Same Time, 38
Church and State
Official Position Of The Church On The Separation Of Church And State, 39
Religious Freedom Could Be Diminished If Legislation Isn't Passed To Reverse A Supreme Court Decision, 40
Civil Laws
First Presidency's Statement On The Need For Church Members To Take A Positive Stand On Moral Issues, 42
No Church Member Can Be Accepted As In Good Standing Who Rebels Against Obedience To Law, 42
Saints Should Submit Themselves To The Laws Of Their Country Unless Directed Otherwise By God, 42
Civil Rights
First Presidency's Statement On Civil Rights, 44
The Church Is For Full Civil Rights, 44
God Is No Respecter Of Persons, 44
Cola and Soft Drinks
The Church Advises Against The Use Of Any Drink Containing Harmful Habit-Forming Drugs, 46
Caffeine Is A Drug, 46
Caffeine Can Be Harmful To The Body, 46
Communism
First Presidency's Statement On Communism, 48
Communism Is Incompatible With True Church Membership, 48
The Threat Of Revolutionists, 49
Communism Is Anti-Christ, 50
Constitutional Government
First Presidency's Statement On The U.S. Constitution, 51
The Constitution Is Founded In The Wisdom Of God, 51
Although Inspired, The Constitution Is Not Perfect, 51
The U.S. Government Began Under The Direction Of God, 51
Cremation
Cremation Is Discouraged Except In Unusual Circumstances Or Where Required By Law, 53
The Church Has Never Taken A Definite Stand On Cremation, 53
Crime
Disciplinary Councils May Be Convened For Criminal Activity, 55
The Administration of Law Has Become A Science For Protecting The Criminal From Just Punishment, 55
Do Not Judge A Nation On The Cowardly Acts Of A Few Terrorists, 55
Dancing
Dancing Can Be Enjoyable, 56
The Value Of Dancing, 56
Young People: Change Partners When Dancing, 56
Dating
Proper Dating Is Preparation For Temple Marriage, 58
Dating Should Be Postponed Until At Least The Age Of 16, 58
Boys And Girls Begin Too Early To Date Steadily, 58
Dating And The Sexual Sins Of Petting And Fornication, 59
Debt
Get Out Of Debt And Stay Out Of Debt, 61
Latter-day Saints Should Avoid Excessive Debt, 61
If You Must Incur Debt, Buy Within Your Means And Use Credit Wisely, 61
When Bankruptcy Is Justified, 61
Divorce
The Church Frowns Upon Divorce, 63
Conditions That Cause Divorce Are Violations Of Christ's Teachings, 64
Most Divorces Come Of Weakness And Selfishness, 64
Dress Standards
First Presidency's Statement On Dress Standards, 66
Modesty In Dress Is A Quality Of Mind And Heart, 66
Dress In Such A Way As To Bring Out The Best In Yourself, 66
We Can Create Our Own Styles And Standards, 67
High Purposes Of Life Are Damaged By The Unisex Theory, 67
Drugs
The Church Opposes The Use Of Addicting Drugs, 68
Habit-Forming Drugs Violate The Spirit Of The Word Of Wisdom, 68
Drugs Are Harmful To Your Spirit And Body, 68
There Are Divine Reasons For Avoiding Illegal Substances, 68
Drug Environment Dulls Moral Sense, 68
Education
First Presidency's Statement On Education And Vocational Training, 70
Character Is The Aim Of True Education, 70
Youth Should Avoid Intemperate Conduct On School Campuses, 71
The Church Encourages The Education Of Young Women, 71
Brigham Young University Is Designed To Educate Youth For Eternity, 71
Attend Secular Schools Where There Is An Institute of Religion, 72
Obtaining an Education Is A Religious Responsibility, 72
Energy Conservation
First Presidency's Statement On Energy Conservation, 73
What To Do To Conserve Energy, 73
Enviromental Cleanliness
First Presidency's Statement On Environmental Cleanliness, 75
There Should Be No Undue Pollution, 75
Individual Effort Is Needed To Protect The Environment, 76
Equal Rights Amendment
First Presidency's Statement On The Equal Rights Amendment, 77
Questions And Answers On The Equal Rights Amendment, 77
Evil Practices and Witchcraft
First Presidency's Statement On Evil Practices And The Occult, 80
Witchcraft Is An Evil Superstition, 80
Witchcraft Is The Creation Of Superstitious Imaginations, 82
Witchcraft Is Supported By Satan, 82
Evolution
First Presidency's Statement On The Origin Of Life, 83
There Is Room In The Church For A Variety Of Persuasions About Evolution, 84
Statements By Latter-day Saint Scientists On Evolution, 84
Fasting
First Presidency's Statement On Fasting, 85
First Presidency's Statement On Donations For Humanitarian Purposes, 85
Individual Circumstances And The Principle Of Fasting, 86
Prayer, Meditation, And Minimal Physical Work Should Be Exercised When Fasting, 86
Be Liberal In Your Giving, 86
Food Storage
First Presidency's Statement On Food Storage, 88
First Presidency's Statement On Having A Year's Supply Of Essential Foodstuffs, 88
Food Storage Essentials, 88
If We Are Obedient, Our Families Will Never Lack, 89
Gambling
First Presidency's Statement On Gambling And Lotteries, 91
The Church Opposes Government-sponsored Lotteries, 91
The Church Is Unalterably Opposed To Gambling In Any Form, 92
Concerning Raffles And Garnes Of Chance, 92
Statistics On Garnbling Losses, 93
The Question Of Lotteries Is A Moral Question, 94
Home and Family Life
Home: The Strength Of A Nation, 95
Parents Should Make Home A Heaven On Earth, 95
Pray, Play, Work, and Worship Together, 95
Take Time For Family, 96
No Other Success Can Compensate For Failure In The Home, 96
Make Your Home An Anchor In This Day Of Turmoil, 96
Make Homes Sanctuaries Against The Moral Dry Rot Around Us, 96
Homosexuality
First Presidency's Statement On Homosexual Behavior, 97
Use Kind Persuasion To Encourage Homosexuals To Repent, 98
Disciplinary Councils May Be Convened For Those Who Participate In Homosexuality, 98
Marriage Should Not Be Used To Solve Homosexual Inclinations, 98
The Lord Condemns And Forbids Homosexuality, 98
Hunting and Treatment of Animals
Animals And Birds Shouldn't Be Killed Unless Needed For Food, 100
It Is A Grevious Sin To Neglect Animals Under Our Care, 100
There Is No Religion In Abusing Animals, 101
Animals Are On Earth For Our Use And Encouragement, 101
Husbands and Fathers
The Patriarchal Order Is Of Divine Origin, 103
Husbands And Fathers Should Be Kind And Teach The Truth, 103
Husbands Should Treat Their Wives With Kindness, 103
Unchristianlike For Fathers To Assume The Role Of Dictatorship, 104
Husbands Should Love, Help and Honor Their Wives, 104
Marriage
Maintain a Lofty View Of Marriage, 106
Almost Any Good Man And Good Woman Can Have A Successful Marriage, 106
Priesthood Holders Should Accept The Responsibility Of Marriage, 107
Anyone Who Purposely Denies Himself Honorable Parenthood Is To Be Pitied, 108
Media, Movies, and Television
First Presidency's Statement On Symposia's That Publicly Discuss Sacred Or Personal Matters, 109
The Media Should Present Wholesome Examples, 110
Parental Credibility Is Diminished If Parents Attend Movies They Forbid Their Children To See, 110
Establish A Few Rules For Viewing Television, 110
The Positive Benefits And Negative Trends Of Television, 110
What We Can Do To Reverse The Negative Trends Of Television, 110
Do Not Idle Away Your Time In Watching Frivolous Programming, 111
Military Service
First Presidency's Statement On Military Service, 112
When In Military Service Live Clean Lives, 114
Freedom Should Ring In The Heart Of Every Latter-day Saint, 114
Missionary Service
The Proper Spirit of Missionary Service, 116
Missionaries Should Have A Worthy Character, 116
Concerning Young Sisters Who Wish To Do Missionary Work, 117
Every Worthy Young Man Should Serve A Mission, 117
Beware Of Girls Who Place A Low Premium On Missions, 117
Missionaries Will Get Into Red China And The Middle East, 117
The Church Cannot Eliminate All Risks To Missionaries, 118
Faithful Latter-day Saints Are Protected From The Powers Of The Evil One Until They Have Finished Their Missions In Mortality, 118
Missionaries Do Not Take Part In Political Activities, 119
Mother in Heaven
First Presidency's Statement On Our Heavenly Parents, 120
The Doctrine Of A Mother In Heaven Is A Revelation From God, 120
The Queenly Elegance Of Our Heavenly Mother, 120
The Divine Attributes Of Our Mother In Heaven, 121
Our Father And Mother In Heaven Are All-Wise And All-Loving, 121
Those Who Pray To Our Mother In Heaven Are Misguided, 121
Music
First Presidency's Statement On Music And The New Hymnbook, 122
Seek The Guidance Of The Spirit In Selecting Music, 122
Warning Against Musical Performances That Destroy Sacred Principles, 123
You Cannot Afford To Fill Your Minds With Unworthy Music, 132
Pay Careful Attention To The Music You Use For Activities, 132
Irreverence Through Music And Noise Suits The Adversary, 133
Improve Musical Talents, 133
Parenthood
First Presidency's Statement On The Importance Of Parenthood, 125
Parents Should Set A Proper Example For Their Children, 125
Parents Must Defer Many Of Their Own Needs For Their Children's Needs, 126
Parents Cannot Always Answer For All Their Children's Misconduct, 126
When Feasible Unwed Parents Should Be Counseled To Marry And Establish A Family, 126
Peace
The Mission Of The Church Is To Establish Peace, 127
Obedience To The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Will Bring Peace And Happiness, 127
Peace Begins With Individual Righteousness, 128
True Christians Have No Time For Contention, 128
Love All Men, Including Your Enemies, 128
Political Parties and Voting Responsibilities
First Presidency's Statement On Political Neutrality, 129
The Church Does Not Endorse Political Candidates Or Parties, 129
Elect Officials Of Unimpeachable Honor, 130
How To Determine Who To Vote For, 130
Pornography
First Presidency's Statement On Pornography, 132
Avoid Smut In Any Of Its Insidious Forms, 132
Pornography Is A Public Safety Issue, 133
Pornography Is Not A Victimless Crime, 133
Parents And Civic Leaders Should Not Tolerate Pornography, 133
Profanity and Vulgarity
Do Not Use The Lord's Name In Vain, 135
Profanity And Vulgarity Are Sins In The Sight Of God, 135
It Is Not Macho To Swear And Profane The Name Of The Lord, 135
Crude Language And Off-Color Jokes Are Offensive To The Lord, 135
The Use Of Profanity Is Public Evidence Of Immaturity, 136
We Should Never Lower Our Dignity By Lowering Our Language, 136
We Should Build Rather Than Bash, 136
Public Prayer and Reference to God
First Presidency's Statement On Public References To God And Religion, 137
Elimination Of Prayer From Public Schools Is A Misinterpretation Of The First Amendment, 139
Concerning Public Prayers And Prayers In Public Schools, 140
Revelation on the Priesthood
Official Declaration Of The 1978 Revelation On The Priesthood, 141
The Holy Ghost Revealed The Will Of The Lord To The First Presidency And The Quorum Of The Twelve, 141
Right to Work Laws
First Presidency's Statement On The Church On The Right To Work, 144
State Right To Work Laws Should Be Maintained, 145
Avoid Unions That Deprive You Of Freedom Of Choice, 145
Hold Sacred The Life And Liberty Of Your Fellowmen, 145
Sabbath Day Observance
First Presidency's Statement On The Sabbath Day, 147
Reasons For The Consolidated Sunday Meeting Schedule, 148
Appropriate Activities For The Sabbath Day, 148
Strengthen Family Togetherness On The Sabbath Day, 149
Do Not Shop On The Sabbath Day, 149
Sex Education
Students Should Discuss Sex Education With Their Parents, 150
Some Teachers Rob The Creative Act Of All Sanctity, 150
Sex Education Needs To Emphasize The Importance Of Premarital Chastity And Marital Monogamy, 150
Sexual Morality and Immorality
First Presidency's Statement On Sexual Morality And Immorality, 151
Sexual Sin Stands In Its Enormity Next To Murder, 151
The Church Is Dedicated To One Moral Standard, 152
Living A Life Of Moral Purity Brings Joy And Happiness, 153
Church Disciplinary Councils May Be Convened For Sexual Transgressions, 153
Young Women Can Help Young Men Stay Morally Clean, 153
The Penalty For Incest Is Excommunication, 154
The Lord Does Not Approve Of Masturbation, 154
Suicide
Teachings Of Church Leaders On The Subject Of Suicide, 155
Taxes
Priesthood Leaders Are To Be On Guard Against Persons Opposing Federal Tax Laws, 157
Tithing
First Presidency's Statement On Tithing, 158
Payment Of Tithing Is A Matter Between The Individual And The Lord, 158
Full-time Missionaries Are Not Required To Pay Tithing, 159
Specifics On Tithing Different Types of Income, 159
War and Weapons
First Presidency's Statement On War, 160
In War The Righteous Suffer With The Wicked, 160
Three Conditions Which Justify Entrance Into War, 161
First Presidency Statement On The Basing Of The MX Missile, 163
Welfare and Work
Aim Of The Church Is To Help People Help Themselves, 164
The Church Welfare Program Was Instituted By Revelation, 164
When Physically Able, Latter-day Saints Should Support Themselves, 165
The Three Main Divisions Of Welfare Work, 165
The Lord Expects Several Basic Things Of His People, 165
Work Is A Physical and Spiritual Necessity, 166
Women and Motherhood
First Presidency's Statement On The Importance Of Motherhood, 167
Motherhood Is The Noblest Calling In The World, 167
The Church Does More To Lift The Cause Of Women Than Any Other Institution On Earth, 168
The Three Realms Of Women's Influence, 168
The Numerous Capabilities Of Women, 169
Mothers Should Receive Confirmation From The Holy Ghost Before Seeking Employment Outside The Home, 170
God Will Compensate Women Who Have Not Had The Opportunity Of Marriage Or Motherhood, 171
God Loves Those Who Are Widowed, Divorced Or Single, 171
Single Or Childless Women Will One Day Receive Special Blessings From God, 171
Word of Wisdom
First Presidency's Statement On The Word Of Wisdom, 172
Hot Drinks Refer To Tea and Coffee, 172
How The Word Of Wisdom Became A Commandment, 173
Teach Your Children Good Health Habits, 173
Immunize Children Against Preventable Diseases, 173
It Is Sad That People Feel They Must Drink To Have A Good Time, 174
Statements By Latter-day Saint Scientists On The Word Of Wisdom, 174
World Religions
First Presidency's Statement On World Religions, 175
The Only Basis Of A United And Universal Church, 175
Church Policy Regarding Islam, 176
Bibliography, 177
Index of Quoted Authorities, 181
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