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Empowering Women's Freedom of Religion and Belief

Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary Of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Onde a liberdade e a responsabilidade se encontram: Como a religião cultiva o bem humano

Este artigo explora a interseção entre liberdade religiosa, responsabilidade social e justiça, destacando a importância da colaboração e compreensão mútua. Ao reconhecer a diversidade de crenças e práticas religiosas, enfatiza-se o papel da religião na promoção da moralidade e na inspiração para ações benevolentes. Além disso, destaca-se a necessidade de equilibrar a liberdade individual com a responsabilidade coletiva, destacando como a liberdade religiosa pode impulsionar esforços altruístas e promover a coesão social. Por fim, é ressaltada a importância do sacrifício e do compromisso para construir uma sociedade mais justa e compassiva.

Protecting Religious Liberty in a Rapidly Evolving Society

In her address at Inner Temple, London, the President of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints underscores the importance of defending religious liberty while seeking common ground. Drawing from her legal background and the Relief Society's mission, she highlights the organization's role in providing both temporal and spiritual relief globally. Emphasizing principles of political neutrality, humanitarian aid, and collaboration, she advocates for the universal application of compassion and service, promoting unity and integrity amidst the challenges of an evolving society.

The Stewardship of Our First Freedom

If we are to respond to our secular critics and, more importantly, fulfill our accountability to God, we must go beyond our formally protected rights. We must remember and honor the stewardship of our first freedom. We cannot honor this stewardship if we hide nervously in the forest of faith and merely mumble the reason for the hope that is in us.  Our first freedom is most inspiring when it moves us to articulate and act on our call to serve others, lift those who struggle, and shine a light to the world.

To Heal the World

Wounds and differences can be resolved and even healed when we honor God, the Father of us all, and Jesus Christ, His Son.

Pursuing Religious Liberty Worldwide

"This is not a call for doctrinal compromises but rather a plea for unity and cooperation on strategy and advocacy toward our common goal of religious liberty for all."

Freedom of Expression: An Inseparable Right from Religious Freedom

Message delivered to the Senate of the Republic of Mexico while participating in the Second Inter-American Forum for Interreligious Dialogue and Collaboration on Religious Freedom

The Architecture of a Pluralistic Society

Religious Liberty in Historical and Global Perspective

While Church commitment to religious liberty understandably includes current, American, and political elements, a purpose of my remarks today is to place Latter-day Saint championing of religious liberty in a broader historical and global perspective.

Religious Liberty in Historical and Global Perspective 2022 Church History Symposium

Religious Freedom in an International Context

"[The] restoration of the fulness of Christian doctrine teaches us that God created and put His children on Earth to grow spiritually by making right choices between good and evil consistent with His commandments. Freedom of choice is, therefore, fundamental to God’s plan.”

Going Forward with Religious Freedom & Nondiscrimination

“We should accept the reality that we are fellow citizens who need each other."

Religious Liberty: The Basis of a Free and Just Society

The practice of religious freedom — by governments, societies and individuals — is a tutorial in how to respect, protect and even love others despite our differences.

“General Joseph Smith and His Candidacy for the Presidency of the United States: How a Religious Leader Contributed to Strengthening American Democracy

Joseph supported the participation in the democratic process of those who might vote contrary to what even he would have wanted. He took a principled stand, anyone who qualifies, under law, to participate should be encouraged to do so, especially minorities, religious or other.

Then, as now, Latter-day Saints wanted American democratic rights promised in the Constitution to be more than a myth. As a leading evangelical theologian recently stated, the Latter-day Saints in the United States “just want a place at the American table.