Religious Freedom—Picture Quotes

“Both sides should seek a balance, not a total victory.”—Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Second Annual Sacramento Court/Clergy Conference, Oct. 20, 2015

“Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only.”—James 1:22

“All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. … For happily the Government of the United States … gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.”—George Washington, Aug. 18, 1790, founders.archives.org

“I expect to see the day when the Elders of Israel will protect and sustain civil and religious liberty and every constitutional right bequeathed to us by our fathers, and spread those rights abroad in connection with the gospel for the salvation of all nations.”—Brigham Young, address given in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 12, 1866

“We believe in creating a space for everyone to live their conscience without infringing on the rights and safety of others.”—Elder Ronald A. Rasband, BYU devotional, Sept. 15, 2015

“To live together in happiness, harmony, and peace … we must learn and practice mutual respect.”—Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Second Annual Sacramento Court/Clergy Conference, Oct. 20, 2015

“Live peaceably with all men.”—Romans 12:18

“Whenever there is heated controversy, the best way to proceed is with love, respect, and understanding, while never abandoning the conviction of truth that we hold in our hearts.”—Elder Von G. Keetch, BYU–Idaho devotional, June 14, 2016

“As Latter-day Saints, we need to do our best to preserve light and protect our families and communities from this assault on morality and religious freedom.”—Elder Quentin L. Cook, October 2010 general conference

“A robust [religious] freedom is … the freedom to live one’s religion or belief in a legal, political, and social environment that is tolerant, respectful, and accommodating of diverse beliefs.”—Elder D. Todd Christofferson, interfaith address in São Paulo, Brazil, Apr. 29, 2015

“We have a responsibility to be active in the communities where we live … and to work cooperatively with other churches and organizations.”—President Thomas S. Monson, press conference held on Feb. 4, 2008

“There is a battle over the meaning of [religious] freedom. The contest is of eternal importance, and it is your generation that must understand the issues and make the efforts to prevail.”—Elder Dallin H. Oaks, BYU–Idaho devotional, Oct. 13, 2009

“Remember how the Savior handled tough questions. … He remained calm, He showed respect, and He taught truth, but He never forced anyone to live the way He taught.”—Elder Ronald A. Rasband, BYU devotional, Sept. 15, 2015