A great talk on the differences between socialism and the United Order was given by Marion G. Romney. It saw first given at a BYU devotional and later at the April 1966 General Conference. I remember reading it and thinking how clever Satan is. He takes a law of God and twists it into something evil. He does this by taking out the very thing we fought to defend, agency.
SJJuly 15, 2020
This is such an American article. Having lived through Thatcher’s government the only word I can think of is evil. Many church members here in the U.K. and Europe strive for a socialist government, where people are not judged on their wealth but strive for a more equal society for the benefit of all. Think it is so amusing to read of the evils of socialism that only exist in the minds of those in the USA.
Ron SnyderJuly 14, 2020
I look forward to the next installment. I hope that you take time to focus on #1 of your list, control of the means of manufacture and distribution as the easiest way to distinguish socialism from a broad social net. Most Utahns don't understand the difference.
Mark C DonaldsonJuly 14, 2020
Great article! Looking forward to future installments! This is information everyone needs in our day in order to divide truth from error. Thanks!!!
Peter StanfordJuly 14, 2020
How does the law of consecration relate to this article . Is it not a form of socialism ?
MaxximusJuly 14, 2020
Excellent, truthful article. An 8th "feature" should be added and it is not an assumption. All of the first 7 features listed are eventually ENFORCED at the point of a gun. Socialism always results in the FORCED redistribution of wealth.
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ALJuly 16, 2020
A great talk on the differences between socialism and the United Order was given by Marion G. Romney. It saw first given at a BYU devotional and later at the April 1966 General Conference. I remember reading it and thinking how clever Satan is. He takes a law of God and twists it into something evil. He does this by taking out the very thing we fought to defend, agency.
SJJuly 15, 2020
This is such an American article. Having lived through Thatcher’s government the only word I can think of is evil. Many church members here in the U.K. and Europe strive for a socialist government, where people are not judged on their wealth but strive for a more equal society for the benefit of all. Think it is so amusing to read of the evils of socialism that only exist in the minds of those in the USA.
Ron SnyderJuly 14, 2020
I look forward to the next installment. I hope that you take time to focus on #1 of your list, control of the means of manufacture and distribution as the easiest way to distinguish socialism from a broad social net. Most Utahns don't understand the difference.
Mark C DonaldsonJuly 14, 2020
Great article! Looking forward to future installments! This is information everyone needs in our day in order to divide truth from error. Thanks!!!
Peter StanfordJuly 14, 2020
How does the law of consecration relate to this article . Is it not a form of socialism ?
MaxximusJuly 14, 2020
Excellent, truthful article. An 8th "feature" should be added and it is not an assumption. All of the first 7 features listed are eventually ENFORCED at the point of a gun. Socialism always results in the FORCED redistribution of wealth.
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