Talks about Freedom | BYU Speeches

Ruth Okediji | January 30, 2024

We can be in both the spheres of academics and religion, but by keeping these separate, we lose aspects of religious freedom in the public sphere.

forum 2024

Elder Ronald A. Rasband, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ronald A. Rasband | January 21, 2020

Elder Rasband teaches about the the gift of agency. We are free to choose joy, to choose how we worship, and to choose to follow Jesus Christ.

devotional 2020

Elder D. Todd Christofferson, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

D. Todd Christofferson | June 26, 2016

Religious freedom is crucial for our nation. By being informed, speaking up, and getting involved, we can preserve religious freedom for everyone of faith.

devotional 2016

Paul V. Johnson | November 6, 2012

With our agency, we can choose to follow the Savior and experience joy and liberty or to follow Satan and experience misery and captivity.

devotional 2012

Lane Fischer | July 2, 2002

Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be liberated from sin on condition of repentance. There is no greater liberation.

devotional 2002

President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

M. Russell Ballard | July 2, 1992

We cannot abandon religious freedom, including the influence of religious morality, without jeopardizing the ideals upon with this country was founded.

devotional 1992

Dallin H. Oaks—first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dallin H. Oaks | October 11, 1987

God's plan includes agency, the freedom to choose. That cannot be taken away, but our freedom, or ability to act on our choices, can.

devotional 1987

L. Tom Perry | September 17, 1987

The Constitution was written through divine inspiration. We are blessed by our freedoms and are responsible for ensuring liberty continues.

forum 1987

Charles A. Didier | June 12, 1984

Liberty comes from following Christ and must be defended, not only on wartorn battlefields, but in our everyday actions against the evils of the world.

devotional 1984

Robert D. Hales | July 6, 1975

We are privileged to enjoy freedom in a country where many have sacrificed for it. Let us use our freedom to choose good over evil.

devotional 1975

James E. Faust | June 10, 1975

True Christianity is the companion of liberty, not an instrument of oppression. Christ can give you true freedom from sin, futility, and fear.

devotional 1975

Daniel H. Ludlow | July 2, 1974

Daniel H. Ludlow outlines the conditions necessary for our moral free agency to be effective. In our lives and our country, we must preserve this freedom.

devotional 1974

Hartman Rector Jr. | June 30, 1974

God has given us this land, America, as a land choice above all. But its greatness lies in the degree to which we give of our blessings to the world.

devotional 1974

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jeffrey R. Holland | June 2, 1974

Through repentance, we can escape the bondage of sin and be borne on eagles' wings to eternal freedom and gain mercy from the Lord.

devotional 1974

Ezra Taft Benson - Mormon Prophet and Apostle

Ezra Taft Benson | May 1, 1973

Ezra Taft Benson shares the amazing experience of participating in the celebration in Iran of Persia's founding 2500 years ago by Cyrus.

devotional 1973

Ezra Taft Benson | April 21, 1970

The American challenge today is to win back and defend morality, freedom from excessive government control, and patriotism.

devotional 1970

Hugh B. Brown | May 13, 1969

Many today are seeking greater freedom, especially freedom of thought. Be grateful for your freedom of the mind, and use it well.

devotional 1969

Ezra Taft Benson | October 25, 1966

No matter how appealing the modern movements toward socialism and communism are, we must defend freedom, which is essential in God's plan.

devotional 1966

Marion D. Hanks | February 9, 1954

We are blessed to live in a free land. But is true freedom the ability to do whatever you darn well please? No. True freedom cannot come without morality.

devotional 1954