David O. McKay: Quotes about freedom

David O. McKay was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Explore interesting quotes on freedom.

David O. McKay: 20 quotes 0 likes

“Liberty and conscience thus became a sacred part of human nature. Freedom not only to think, but to speak and act is a God-given privilege.”

David O. McKay

Improvement Era (October 1958) pp 718-719
Context: Next to life we express gratitude for the gift of free agency. When thou didst create man, thou placed within him part of thine omnipotence and bade him choose for himself. Liberty and conscience thus became a sacred part of human nature. Freedom not only to think, but to speak and act is a God-given privilege.

God , Nature , Thinking , Freedom

“Prediction of the fall of Russian communism: "Russia enveloped with communism—a new religious freedom must come. God will overrule it, for that people must hear the truth, and truth in simplicity. Truly there is much for the church to do in the coming century."”

David O. McKay

At Brigham Young University, reported in Church News, May 28, 1960.

God , People , Truth , Communication

“Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give.”

David O. McKay

LDS General Conference Report (April 1950) page 32

Freedom

“Next to the bestowal of life itself, the right to direct that life is God’s greatest gift to man…. Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give. It is inherent in the spirit of man. It is a divine gift to every normal being… Everyone has this most precious of all life’s endowments--the gift of free agency--man’s inherited and inalienable right.”

David O. McKay

Improvement Era (February 1962) p. 86

God , Life , Freedom