Dissent: Perspectives from the Book of Mormon

Most scriptural references to dissent are in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon teaches that dissension is a cause of evil, suffering, and destruction; some dissenters undergo a hardening, while others may be reclaimed; preaching the gospel is the best way to reclaim dissenters; after patient en...

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Published in:Journal of Book of Mormon studies
Main Author: Wardle, Lynn D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Foundation 1994
In: Journal of Book of Mormon studies
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Summary:Most scriptural references to dissent are in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon teaches that dissension is a cause of evil, suffering, and destruction; some dissenters undergo a hardening, while others may be reclaimed; preaching the gospel is the best way to reclaim dissenters; after patient endurance, compulsion may be necessary to stop militant dissenters from causing severe harm to the innocent, but compulsion should be avoided when possible; both spiritual and civic responses may be used to quell dissent; responding to dissent is not the task of leaders only; dissent is inevitable in our society and the church; and the Lord blesses the faithful who endure the trials and temptations of dissent.
ISSN:2168-3158
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Book of Mormon studies