The Saints at War

Authors

Geoffrey Wright, Brigham Young University
Dr. Robert Freeman, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Mormon studies, Moroni, World War II, LDS veterans

College

Religious Education

Department

Church History and Doctrine

Abstract

The scriptures tell us, “If all had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever…”1 Moroni was an example of faith- his faith inspired him to fight in defense, of his family, religion and liberty. Moroni “was a strong and a mighty man; he was a man of perfect understanding; yea, a man who did not delight in bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and slavery; yea, a man whose heart did swell with thanksgiving to his God, for the many privileges and blessing which he bestowed upon his people… yea, he was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ, and he had sworn an oath to defend his people, his rights, and his country, and his religion even to the loss of his blood.”2 He sacrificed his life because of the faith he so dearly lived.

Recommended Citation

Wright, Geoffrey and Freeman, Dr. Robert (2014) "The Saints at War," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1323.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1323