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*President Tanner is speaking about several specific ''moral'' issues, which he outlines in his talk. He is not advocating that one should not think for themselves: | *President Tanner is speaking about several specific ''moral'' issues, which he outlines in his talk. He is not advocating that one should not think for themselves: | ||
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| − | To gain these riches many engage in the debates on moral issues. The alcohol and tobacco industries and dealers in pornography are accumulating great wealth at the expense of the people and to the detriment of their health. With all the evidence of child pornography, it is deplorable that any parent would allow any child to be so exploited. Some children are being neglected and abused because their mothers are seeking worldly pleasures and careers outside the home. Many fathers are more concerned with their financial success than with the welfare of their wives and children. | + | To gain these riches many engage in the debates on moral issues. The <span style="color:red">alcohol</span> and <span style="color:red">tobacco</span> industries and dealers in <span style="color:red">pornography</span> are accumulating great wealth at the <span style="color:red">expense of the people</span> and to the <span style="color:red">detriment of their health</span>. With all the evidence of <span style="color:red">child pornography</span>, it is deplorable that any parent would allow any <span style="color:red">child to be so exploited</span>. Some children are being <span style="color:red">neglected</span> and <span style="color:red">abused</span> because their mothers are <span style="color:red">seeking worldly pleasures</span> and careers outside the home. Many fathers are more concerned with their financial success than with the welfare of their wives and children. |
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We must turn all this about. We cannot serve God and mammon. Whose side are we on? <span style="color:blue">When the prophet speaks the debate is over.</span> | We must turn all this about. We cannot serve God and mammon. Whose side are we on? <span style="color:blue">When the prophet speaks the debate is over.</span> | ||
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Response Section
Church Finances
Tithing
Names of the Church
"Some things that are true are not very useful"
Researching “unapproved” materials on the internet