More nonsense from LDS Liberty. They recommend replacing the US Pledge of Allegiance with some pseudo-Religious propaganda instead. The suggested "covenant" smacks of something that shouldn't be here at all. I am ashamed to realize that such a poorly-considered idea comes from someone that I early on attempted to inculcate with the principles embodied in the Scout Oath. I was apparently a poor teacher.
I Pledge Allegiance to the Title of Liberty
Posted on June 29, 2012 by JC Bollers
We invite all who have entered the path toward eternal life to affirm their faithfulness to the covenant of liberty upon this land by pledging allegiance to the Title of Liberty that the blessings of liberty may rest upon our nation. We know that as we make only God our king take upon ourselves the name of Christ in all things both public and private and live his commandments in faith, that he will protect us, prosper us and number us among his covenant people. We proclaim that the understanding and performance of the very substance of this Title of Liberty will save this nation.
The following is an example of a covenant that we can make to affirm our allegiance to this standard:
“I covenant to sustain and establish the Title of Liberty and that I will not forsake God or be ashamed to take upon myself the name of Christ. And if I fall into transgression may the Lord rend me as I rend my garment.
Then Connor goes on to explain why the Pledge is socialist propaganda, and he refuses to participate at all.
Connor Boyack: Why I Do Not Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
Again this raises problems with the 12th Article of Faith and is inconsistent with established Church policy.
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
Reference to the 12th Article of Faith always brings up a specious question about Plural marriage, and the guys at LDS Liberty never miss that opportunity.
- negates the 12th Article of Faith
Shiloh Logan The 8th Article of Faith actually vindicates and validates the 12th Article of Faith -- if you are honest and consistent to the message.
Charity Angel Do you know who is in this picture? Just curious because I know one of my ancestors was arrested and imprisoned for awhile for polygamy.
- Spencer W. Morgan I found a few of the names:
The photo caption reads:
"Polygamists in striped prison uniforms, including George Q. Cannon (center with cane), William Gimbert Saunders (second from right), and William Morley Black (right of Cannon with white beard). These men were also known as "Prisoners of Conscience."
Just for the record, the 8th Article of Faith is in no way related to political ideology:
Evidently, they derive something from the scripture that somehow justifies unlawful acts, as long as they feel good about it, or something like that.
BTW, it is Wilford Woodruff that is featured in the center.It just so happens that I have a my own "Prisoner of Conscience" photo that features my own ancestor, Peter Barton, seated, in the center of the photo. He served in the Utah State Senate for a term, and was the bishop of the Kaysville Ward for many years. I don't think he is a particularly good poster child for the cause of rebellion. He was the first polygamist to be pardoned by the Governor of Utah, for good behavior. What is seldom considered is that the Lord instructed the church about the practice, when they were supposed to observe it, and when is was to cease. The "Prisoners of Conscience" were all about obedience, not rebellion. Too many overlook this point.
When it is the will of the Lord for church members to disobey the law of the land, the Lord will make it known through the Prophet, and none other. This is not a principle of individualism, the noble one standing against Government oppression and tyranny. It is the principle of obedience and sacrifice, of sacred covenants with God. And to construe it as an example of rebellion and non-conformity for appearances is nothing more than mockery, of those faithful ones, and the Lord's laws.
