Keywords

faith, God's love, learning

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Among all the religions in the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is unique in providing Restoration scripture, apostolic leadership, priesthood keys, the covenants and ordinances constituting the new and everlasting covenant, and a distinctive understanding of the plan of salvation.[1] However, when the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles released the bicentennial proclamation “The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” in April 2020, their affirmation of the unique gifts of the Restoration opened by declaring that “God loves His children in every nation of the world.”[2] Implicit in this declaration is the belief, articulated repeatedly by Church leaders since the Prophet Joseph Smith, that God shows his love for his children by giving a portion of his light to each and every people, nation, culture, and religion. (See “Statement of the First Presidency regarding God’s Love for All Mankind.”)