Religious Freedom

Empowering Women's Freedom of Religion and Belief

In Defense of Zion and Her People

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

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.

Defend Divinely Inspired Freedoms 2018

Religious Freedom: The Foundational Freedom

Elder D. Todd Christofferson emphasizes the importance of religious freedom by expounding on the division of the powers of church and state, religious freedom and the rule of law, civic virtue, and other freedoms essential to our rights.

Religious Freedom in the Health Care Professions: Religious Rights, Impending Threats, and Taking a Stand

Elder Lance B. Wickham talks about the fundamental right of religious liberty, threats to that right in the health care professions, and how you can make a difference.

Religious Freedom and Preventing Sexual Violence

Elder Holland highlights the tragic reality of sexual violence in war, dating back centuries, and stresses the need for action and compassion towards survivors. Holland advocates for religious freedom as a means to prevent conflict and violence, emphasizing the vital role of empowered women in fostering peace.

Religious Freedom in a Secular Age

Wisdom, fairness, and love for our religious freedoms require that we engage with our fellow citizens and find common ground.

The Complementary Function of Religion and Government in a Global Setting.

“None of us can ignore the importance of religion globally — in politics, conflict resolution, economic development, humanitarian relief, and more."

A Celebration of Religious Freedom

Strengthening the Free Exercise of Religion

How to Defend Religious Freedom

I challenge you to work with people of other faiths to improve the moral fabric of the world and to protect religious freedom.

LDS Lawyers and the Public Square

In this heartfelt address, Elder Quentin L. Cook expresses profound gratitude for the legal community, weaving personal anecdotes and familial influences into reflections on the value of legal education. Emphasizing the importance of religious freedom, he calls on lawyers to actively engage in public discourse, advocating for righteous principles while upholding their faith.

Preparing the Way: The Rise of Religious Freedom in New England

The establishment of religious liberty was not easy. The struggle to separate church and state by eliminating mandatory support of state religions was longer and more intense in New England than in any other section of the United States