Dissent: Perspectives from the Book of Mormon
Most scriptural references to dissent are in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon teaches that dissension is a cause of evil, suffering, and destruction; some dissenters undergo a hardening, while others may be reclaimed; preaching the gospel is the best way to reclaim dissenters; after patient en...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Foundation
1994
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Journal of Book of Mormon studies
Anno: 1994, Volume: 3, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 53-73 |
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| Riepilogo: | Most scriptural references to dissent are in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon teaches that dissension is a cause of evil, suffering, and destruction; some dissenters undergo a hardening, while others may be reclaimed; preaching the gospel is the best way to reclaim dissenters; after patient endurance, compulsion may be necessary to stop militant dissenters from causing severe harm to the innocent, but compulsion should be avoided when possible; both spiritual and civic responses may be used to quell dissent; responding to dissent is not the task of leaders only; dissent is inevitable in our society and the church; and the Lord blesses the faithful who endure the trials and temptations of dissent. |
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| ISSN: | 2168-3158 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Journal of Book of Mormon studies
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