Why Freedom Requires Virtue
Freedom depends on personal responsibility, honesty, and moral character. Learn why the founders and modern prophets taught that liberty requires virtue. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from...
American Founding Principles in Plain English
Learn the core principles behind the American founding, including God-given rights, limited government, rule of law, and checks and balances. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book...
Home Evening Lesson on American Principles of Freedom
In a home evening lesson yesterday, I taught my family a short lesson about the principles of freedom and religious liberty. You are welcome to use my presentation with your family. Download it as a PDF or PowerPoint file. LDS365 is publishing a series of articles...
What Modern Prophets Have Said About Freedom
Modern prophets have repeatedly taught the importance of freedom, agency, and constitutional principles. Learn why liberty matters in God’s plan. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book...
Agency Requires Freedom: Why Liberty Matters in God’s Plan
Agency is central to God’s plan. Learn why freedom matters, how the Constitution protects agency, and why Latter-day Saints should value liberty and responsibility. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on...
Why the Constitution Matters to Latter-day Saints
Learn why the United States Constitution matters to Latter-day Saints and how constitutional freedoms helped prepare the way for the Restoration. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book...
Book: American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective
As we celebrate this year the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, it is important to teach our children that freedom is a sacred gift from God and that protecting it is the work of every generation. I looked for, but couldn’t find, a good book that...
Volunteer Through FamilySearch to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States
FamilySearch is proud to collaborate on America Gives—an initiative of America250. America Gives encourages individuals and organizations to increase their level of volunteering and impact in 2026. Every family has contributed to the American story in its own way....
Volunteer Through JustServe to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States
JustServe is proud to collaborate on America Gives—an initiative of America250. America Gives encourages individuals and organizations to increase their level of volunteering and impact in 2026. The goal of America Gives is to make America’s 250th a record-setting...
Special Fifth Sunday and Fast as United States Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary
The First Presidency has sent the following message to Church leaders in the United States: Dear Brothers and Sisters: The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence throughout 2026. A new video will be...
FamilySearch Participates in America250 Celebration
FamilySearch International has announced its collaboration with America250, the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with the release of a new web page and an invitation to “discover your family’s...
How the Church Is Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with America250 the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in recognition of the freedoms established through the Declaration of...Follow on social media