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We, the First Presidency and the

Council of the

All

12 Apostles

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

that

Marriage

man and a woman

is Ordained of God and that the

plan for the eternal

destiny

of His children.

each has a Divine Nature and Destiny.

Gender

is an essential characteristic

premortal, mortal, and

of

God gave to

Pertained to their Potential for

Parenthood as husband

&

wife.

We declare that Gods commandment

for His children to multiply & replenish

remains in force.
We further Declare that God has commanded
that the

are to be

employed only between man & woman,

as

husband & wife.

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obtain a physical body and

gain earthly experience to progress

toward perfection and ultimately realize their Divine

Destiny as Heirs of eternal life. The Divine Plan

of Happiness enables family

beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and

Covenants available in holy temples make

Declare the

divinely appointed. We

God and for families to be united eternally.

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sanctity of life and of its

importance in

Gods eternal plan.

Husband and Wife have a solemn

responsibility to

by which

affirm

to return to the presence of

it possible for

mortal life is created to be

the

His plan by which His children could

relationships to be perpetuated

eternal

We

Daughters knew and worshipped God

as their Eternal Father and accepted

of

Heavenly Parents, and, as such,

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and

Each is a beloved

The 1st commandment that

lawfully

-male & female-

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the earth

human beings

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are created in the

between a

family is Central to the Creators

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for

each other and for

their

children. Children are an Heritage

Parents have a sacred

duty to rear their children in lve
of the Lord.

and righteousness, to

for their

and Spiritual needs, and to

to

lve

and Serve one another,

of God, and be

observe the

law-abiding citizens
Husbands & Wives

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will

teach them

wherever they

live.

be held accountable before God

for the

discharge

of these

obligations.

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The family is ordained of God.

between

is Essential to His Eternal plan.

Children are
entitled to birth within the bonds of

matrimony, and to be reared by a father &

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a Mother who
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with complete fidelity. Happiness in
family life is most likely to be achieved
when founded upon the teachings of the

Lord Jesus Christ. Successful

iprinciples of faith, prayer,

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are established & maintained on

, work,

& wholesome recreational activities.

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who abuse spouse

or offspring,

and are responsible

to provide the necessities of life

for their families.

fathers y Mothers are obligated to

help one another as
.
Disability, death, or other circumstances may
necessitate individual adaptation. Extended

families should lend support when needed.

Government

everywhere
to promote those

before God.
Further, we warn that the
disintegration of the family

designed to

.will bring upon

,
,
and Nations the calamities foretold
by ancient & modern prophets.

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Mothers are primarily responsible for

the nurture of their children. In these
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sacred responsibilities,

citizens and officers of

or who fail to fulfill family

responsibilities will one day stand

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We call upon responsible

Covenants of Chastity,

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By Divine Design, fathers are to

preside over their families in
&

&

who

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We warn that

man & woman

forgiveness, respect, love,

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Maintain and Strengthen

the

as the
unit of

society.

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