Posted by
mormon.apologist on Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:58:16 PM
“As arrows are
in the hand of a mighty man; so are
children
of the youth. Happy is the
man that hath his quiver full of them . . .”
Where
does the Church stand on the social issues of marriage, abortion,
homosexuality, etc?
Without
spending so much time on the intricate details, let me first point
you to a document that addresses these issues. Many of our doctrines
are summed up or referenced in an official proclamation
about the family.
“Gender is an essential
characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity
and purpose. . .”
“Marriage between man and woman is
essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within
the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who
honor marital vows with complete fidelity. . .
“Disability,
death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation.
Extended families should lend support when needed. . .
“We
call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere
to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the
family as the fundamental unit of society.”
I
implore those that share our values to stand together and exercise
their Constitutional right to peaceably
assemble and petition
state and local governments and all those who hold influence to
uphold these principles that are essential to the integrity of our
communities.
Here
is a special treat: free mp3
download at the official website.