Question by Julymoon: Does the LDS church expect to loyalty from members to be “on their side”…even in elections?
In a talk called “Loyalty.” Gordon B. Hinckley (former prophet of the LDS church)
said:

“The Church will not dictate to any man, but it will counsel, it will persuade, it will urge, and it will expect loyalty from those who profess membership therein.”

Later…

In 1933, there was a movement in the United States to overturn the law which prohibited commerce in alcoholic beverages. When it came to a vote, Utah was the deciding state. President Heber J. Grant, then President of this Church, had pleaded with our people against voting to nullify Prohibition. It broke his heart when so many members of the Church in this state disregarded his counsel.”

“On this occasion I am not going to talk about the good or bad of Prohibition but rather of uncompromising loyalty to the Church.”

“How grateful, my brethren, I feel, how profoundly grateful for the tremendous faith of so many Latter-day Saints who, when facing a major decision on which the Church has taken a stand, align themselves with that position. And I am especially grateful to be able to say that among those who are loyal are men and women of achievement, of accomplishment, of education, of influence, of strength-highly intelligent and capable individuals.”

“Each of us has to face the matter-either the Church is true, or it is a fraud. There is no middle ground. It is the Church and kingdom of God, or it is nothing.”
– President Gordon B. Hinckley. “Loyalty,” April Conference, 2003.

“We are instructed to be like children, who are willing to be taught and then to act without first demanding full knowledge.”

“Obedience is a fundamental law of the gospel. It is not only the demonstration of our faith but also the foundation of our faith.

“Helps for Family Home Evening: 1. Blindfold one family member. Have a parent guide him or her through a set of obstacles. Compare this activity to the doctrines presented in this article.”
– Elder Robert Oaks, “Believe All Things,” Ensign, July 2005, page 30

See more here…http://www.i4m.com/think/leaders/mormon_loyalty.htm

My question…
So does the LDS church leadership expect members to follow the stance the LDS church makes on a topic, and to follow their views in complete devotion?

Thank you…

Best answer:

Answer by Desiree
Yeah, they teach their poor children to sing, “Follow the prophet…” It’s such a vile, independence destroying cult, huh. No wonder people call Mormons zombies.

What do you think? Answer below!

 

 

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