Cornerstones of Religious Liberty

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Elder Robert D. Hales

“As we walk the path of spiritual liberty in these last days, we must understand that the faithful use of our agency depends upon our having religious freedom. …

“There are four cornerstones of religious freedom that we as Latter-day Saints must rely upon and protect.

“The first is freedom to believe. No one should be criticized, persecuted, or attacked by individuals, or governments either, for what he or she believes about God. …

“The second … is the freedom to share our faith and our beliefs with others. …

“The third … is the freedom to form a religious organization, a church, to worship peacefully with others. …

“The fourth … is the freedom to live our faith—free exercise of faith not just in the home and chapel but also in public places.”

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom,” Ensign, May 2015, 112.