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Sleeping in EQ · 07-25-2006, 06:03 PM

Apr. 6, 1968: Boyd K. Packer disapproves of conscientious objection to the war in Vietnam.

Oct. 21, 1971: Joseph Anderson, Secretary to the First Presidency writes (in his official capacity) that conscientious objectors can teach, partake of the sacrament, hold church offices, and receive temple recommends.

Mar. 10, 1991: Thomas S. Monson allows for Mormon conscientious objection of the Persian Gulf War. His comments are reported by the AP and are published in the Deseret News.

It's good to know that in some minds there's still room for Anti-Nephi-Lehies in the Church (at least there was as of 1991). Here's to hoping that would-be Captain Moronis don't decide that A-N-L's aren't supporting the cause of freedom.

fuegote · 07-25-2006, 06:14 PM

yeah, but can you be a patriot? ;-)

just kidding.

07-25-2006, 06:03 PM	#1
Sleeping in EQ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The People's Republic of Monsanto Posts: 3,085	The LDS Church and Conscientious Objection Apr. 6, 1968: Boyd K. Packer disapproves of conscientious objection to the war in Vietnam. Oct. 21, 1971: Joseph Anderson, Secretary to the First Presidency writes (in his official capacity) that conscientious objectors can teach, partake of the sacrament, hold church offices, and receive temple recommends. Mar. 10, 1991: Thomas S. Monson allows for Mormon conscientious objection of the Persian Gulf War. His comments are reported by the AP and are published in the Deseret News. It's good to know that in some minds there's still room for Anti-Nephi-Lehies in the Church (at least there was as of 1991). Here's to hoping that would-be Captain Moronis don't decide that A-N-L's aren't supporting the cause of freedom. __________________ "Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; " 1 Thess. 5:21 (NRSV) We all trust our own unorthodoxies. Last edited by Sleeping in EQ; 07-25-2006 at 09:17 PM.

07-25-2006, 06:14 PM	#2
fuegote Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 724	yeah, but can you be a patriot? ;-) just kidding. __________________ http://www.cavaliersbrigade.com home of the greatest fans in MLS.