So, I planned to write this blog yesterday, but I played chess and passed out Ron Paul flyers instead. My father-in-law said that I was honoring the presidents by passing out information about liberty and the constitution. I'd say that was an accurate rendering of our activities. And don't forget the pizza that was provided afterward...
So, I was wondering about presidents and the views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the office of the president. I've always been taught that I was supposed to honor the president and not speak evil words concerning him. The only quote or scripture that I remember reading concerning this is Article of Faith 12: "We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law."
So, If I disagree with a policy of President Obama, is it okay to voice this disagreement? I think so. Is it okay to incite anarchy? Not so much. What about one of my friends that is convinced that LBJ did in (i.e. planned the assassination of) JFK? Would my friend be wrong in the eyes of the Church or the Lord?
I'd love for y'all to weigh in on this one....
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