Orson Hyde, the Holy Land, and Brigham Young University
In the garden is a sign that reads, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem”—a quote from Psalm 122:6. And so we must. We must hope for and pray for peace.
Speeches by Topic | Religion
Elections, Hope, and Freedom
We must strive for mutual understanding and treat all with goodwill. We must exercise patience. We should all speak out for religion and the importance of religious freedom. We must, above all, trust in God and His promises.
Religion: Bound by Loving Ties
True religion, the tie that binds us to God and to each other, not only seals our family relationships in eternity but also heightens our delight in those family experiences while in mortality.
Why Scientists Playing Amateur Atheology Fail
Christian Smith discusses why scientists cannot disprove religion and any attempts to do so will fail. He encourages all to give each opinion a fair chance.
“It Is Not Good That . . . Man Should Be Alone”
To a large extent, the depth of our eternal happiness will be determined by the quality of our relationships with others.
Pure Religion
If you want to be happy, feel the Holy Ghost, and grow closer to the Savior, then practice pure religion.
Strengthen the Things That Remain
Members of different faiths need to work together to affirm religious liberty, necessary in preserving human rights, human dignity, and human flourishing.
Faith and the Public Square
In American history this sublime and serious combination of religion and democracy has overall been a force for great good. Some of the most important movements of conscience in our history emerged from the convictions of religious people and used the language and liturgy of faith to build popular support.
Few Are Chosen: Comparative Religion and the Public Sphere
Scholar Noah Feldman discusses how comparative religion has played a role in history, politics, and the establishment of the United States.
Building Bridges to Harmony Through Understanding
It is imperative that Jews, Christians, and Muslims learn how to share their common spiritual roots and their common futuristic hopes without prejudice in order to avoid discrimination and religious and racial hatred so that they all can raise their children in peace and security on the basis of “Ethics of Sharing.”
Religion, Mental Health, and the Latter-day Saints
Daniel K Judd discusses the influence of religion on mental health, as well as the need for Latter-day Saints to be more aware of those who are suffering.
What Did Josiah Reform? The Earlier Religion of Israel
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Scholarship and the Gospel
Brothers and sisters, I would like to share with you this morning some scholarly developments that I think are very exciting. But, as I hope to persuade you, they are exciting not merely in an academic sense. If they were not more than that, they would have little or no claim on the attention of a university devotional assembly. I believe, and I know I am not alone in this…
The Dream Is Ours to Fulfill
We are fulfilling the dream of a genuine university among the Saints. Avoid either dogmatism or cynicism, and instead foster authentic study and faith.
Kinship, Religion, and the Transformation of Society
Social anthropologists study people in those parts of the world that have not yet experienced the full consequence of the industrial revolution. These people still derive a large part of their living from the food they grow themselves, from the animals they herd, or from their hunting and gathering activities. They expect the place where they were born to be their permanent home, and they rely on the cooperation of…
God in Our Lives
We cannot simply ignore God until we feel we need something from Him. To reap the mortal and eternal blessings of faith, we must foster a belief in Him continually. We must make Him the focus of our lives.
How to Write an Anti-Mormon Book
Learn how authors of anti-Mormon materials use specific strategies to convince readers of their trustworthiness, knowledge, and lack of bias.
Science and Religion
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Our Purpose Here at a Church School
Antoine R. Ivins reminds students that, among our goals at BYU, our purpose here should primarily be to develop a spirit of testimony and obedience to God.
Why Religious Education!
Religious education—in homes, churches, and institutes of religion everywhere—are necessary for our spiritual and moral health.
Protecting Political Freedom
As the central government's power ever increases, we must protect our political freedom and show that we will take a stand as members of the Church.