Dallin H. Oaks

conscience, and allow all men the same privilege: let them worship how, where, or what they may.” As society grows less religious, there are concerns that freedom of religion is in danger. In his 1990 Ensign article “Religion in Public Life,” Dallin H. Oaks states that “we must reaffirm and even contend for religious liberty.” The best ways we can defend our freedom of religion are to ensure that our government is secular and to exercise self-government in the

progression that we have made whether we have an addiction, or we are just working on bettering ourselves. A talk that really hit home with me was the talk titled Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ by Elder Dallin H. Oaks. There was a passage in there that really hit me where Elder Oaks states that, “He therefore knows our struggles, our heartaches, our temptations, and our suffering, for He willingly experienced them all as an essential part of His Atonement. And because of this, His Atonement

about the paths we choose and the directions in which we set our lives. What seem to be only small deviations in direction or small detours from the straight and narrow path can result in huge differences in position down the road of life.” Elder Dallin H. Oaks says as part of his devotional address on November 9, 2004. Decisions we make in our everyday life rather those be big or small have impacts on what our destiny behold for us. In the shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet, two young adults that not

Lice, pinkeye, separation from family, crowded ships, seasickness, and death. These are things that people have had to go through for freedom, what would you be willing to endure to have the freedoms that America enjoys? Many people believe that the American dream is a thing of the past; however, others argue that it is still alive, especially compared to conditions around the world. Religious freedom is one aspect in the American dream that allows people to worship how they want and how they

Is age at marriage associated with your chances of getting a divorce? This is the question that I decided to research. On the surface it seems like age shouldn’t matter, after all it is only a number, but age is also indicative of other markers in life such as maturity and stability. Older ages are most often associated with emotional maturity and a stable personality. Young people often have fluid personalities as they are trying to understand the world and figure out who they are. When expectations

Sonia’s Personification of Christ “Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice, but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places”(Elder Dallin H. Oaks). Sonia, while a prostitute, has a strong faith in Christ. In fact, she has such a strong belief that others are drawn towards her like they are Christ. In Crime and Punishment, Dostoyevsky uses Sonia’s character to show the suffering of humanity, the need to repent, and compassion for the sinner;

each one of us, and how much He wants us to return to Him. By following His example, I can help those who are spiritually sick, blind, or dead, by proclaiming His gospel and inviting others to come unto Him. 2. Based on your readings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Two Lines of Communication,” (Ensign, November 2010), how does a person come to know the Lord, Jesus Christ (John 17:3)? What do you learn from this reading that helps answer this question? Provide two specific examples and explanations. Example

Homosexuality is one of the most controversial topics in the world today. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalyst had his theory on human sexuality and claims, “ all human beings were innately bisexual, and that they become heterosexual or homosexual as a result of their experiences with parents and others.” Many people view it as a natural thing, but others think it is absolutely wrong and utterly a personal choice. The Bible, other religions, and the world all have different opinions on this

4). They begin to focus only on keeping up with the Jones'. Continuously comparing oneself to others and over-achieving are not a practices endorsed by the LDS church. In fact, in his article "Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall" Elder Dallin H. Oaks states that the "devilish diversions" of many church-goers are "the desire to sacrifice more than is needful, excess in giving, and inordinate church service" (12). Yet the restrictive thought process these women share doesn't allow them to

Religion 121 A Prof. Cory Sackett Research Paper One of the largest struggles for members in the church is animosity of non-members. On one hand, many express their dislike of the LDS church without even knowing what Sacrament Meeting is or the full the title of the “Mormon church” (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). On the other hand, there are a number supposed experts about Mormon doctrine. Some have belonged to the Church themselves at one point, leaving after finding unresolved