![]() ![]() I rejoice in the Savior’s Intercessory Prayer recorded in the Gospel of John. Ultimately, the Saints were violently driven out of Missouri and then forced to move to the West. The Saints prospered and found the peace that accompanies righteousness, unity, and living the gospel of Jesus Christ. With respect to slavery, our scriptures had made it clear that no man should be in bondage to another. In contrast, our doctrine respected the Native Americans, and our desire was to teach them the gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition, many of the Missouri settlers were slave owners and felt threatened by those who were opposed to slavery. Many Missourians considered Native Americans a relentless enemy and wanted them removed from the land. This was a time of tension on several fronts. … Threats of death against of the Church were many.” The heading to Doctrine and Covenants section 101 reads in part: “Mobs had driven them from their homes in Jackson County. This revelation was received in 1833 when the Saints in Missouri were suffering great persecution. “And for this purpose have I established the Constitution of this land, by the hands of wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood.” “Therefore, it is not right that any man should be in bondage one to another. As we read in the Doctrine and Covenants, these documents were “established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.” Two of these principles were agency and accountability for one’s own sins. Constitution and related documents, written by imperfect men, were inspired by God to bless all people. In our doctrine we believe that in the host country for the Restoration, the United States, the U.S. The Savior’s ministry and message have consistently declared all races and colors are children of God. All are to keep the Lord’s commandments, and all are invited to partake of the Lord’s goodness “and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female and he remembereth the heathen and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.” Race is not identified on membership records.Įarly in the Book of Mormon, approximately 550 years before the birth of Christ, we are taught the fundamental commandment regarding the relationship between Father in Heaven’s children. Wards and branches in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are determined by geography or language, not by race or culture. There was love, righteousness, and unity. Our English-speaking wards were composed of people from many racial and cultural backgrounds. During the period I served in the San Francisco California Stake presidency, we had Spanish-, Tongan-, Samoan-, Tagalog-, and Mandarin-language-speaking congregations. We can achieve greater unity as we foster an atmosphere of inclusion and respect for diversity. With our all-inclusive doctrine, we can be an oasis of unity and celebrate diversity. Elizabeth asked one of the King children, “What did your mother say to those men?” Sister King spoke to them “in their dialect.” They sat down with their blankets with a pleasant look on their faces. Although uninvited, it was clear they expected to join the company. ![]() and Matilda Robison King.Įlizabeth wrote that as Matilda was preparing a meal for President Young and his company, five American Indians came into the room. 3 She also found Church members were kind and understanding with respect to Native Americans.ĭuring the trip they stayed in Fillmore at the home of Thomas R. For instance, she found that any career by which a woman could earn a living was open to them in Utah. She was surprised by some of the things she learned. Elizabeth approached her first visit to Utah with reservations about the women. ![]() They accompanied Brigham Young and his associates on a trek south to St. ![]() In 1872, General Kane, his talented wife, Elizabeth Wood Kane, and their two sons traveled from their home in Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City. He was an advocate for the Church for many years. Kane assisted and defended the Saints as they were required to flee Nauvoo. I love a true account that exemplifies this.Īs a young man not of our faith, General Thomas L. Righteousness and unity are profoundly significant. When people love God with all their hearts and righteously strive to become like Him, there is less strife and contention in society. ![]()
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