The Book Of Mormon And The Constitution

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The Book Of Mormon And The Constitution

H. Verlan Andersen parallels the Nephite experience with the Gospel and the Reign of the Judges (self-rule) for the 125 years before Christ came, and the U.S. experience with the Gospel and self-rule, which is leading to our millenium

A few important considerations from this book:

H. Verlan Andersen “realized the communists in Russia were not our greatest enemies, as does the prophet.” (v)

“To those who believe in the law of the harvest, that in the next life we will be put with people who believe I allowing others the same amount of free agency we believe others should have, this book will be a confirmation of your resolve to avoid using government to enjoy the benefits of socialism.” (vii)

“There is only one Church on the earth today which was established by the Lord and has His approval. There is only one government and one set of laws which were divinely established in these latter days and had the Lord’s approval. Those were the laws of the Constitution of the United States of America. Gentiles belonging to the Lord’s Church and living under the government He established are as much obligated to obey His commandments respecting the one organization as the other.” (xix)

“Freedom is destroyed most often by the agency of government” (Pg. 2)

“...The Golden rule...forms the basis or the foundation for all human action. If one does not treat his fellow man as he would be treated , he has violated this universally known rule and subjected himself to the penalty of being placed with all others who do not obey it.” (Pg.85)

“The formula for successful relationships with others boils down to that divine code known as the Golden Rule...”Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do, do ye even so to them.”“ (Pg. 98)

The Constitution....might be more properly called the power to make and execute laws. It establishes the machinery of government, divides its powers into legislative, executive nad judicial departments, and then specifies the manner in which those powers must be exercised....In reality, governments have no power to make substantive laws. Their power is limited to declaring those God-given rights and privileges which already exist.” (Pg. 99)

“Today’s Socialists...are using the federal government to redistribute wealth in our society – not as a matter of charity, but as a so-called matter of right.....Mes have ascended to high political offices by promising what was not theirs to give, and citizens voted them into office in hopes of receiving what they had not earned.” (Pg. 228)

“....basic to our understanding of the Constitution is that government should have only limited power...It cannot claim the power to redistribute money or property nor to force reluctant citizens to perform acts of charity against their will.” (Pg.229)

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This is a great book that I think would be of benefit for all to read.