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Wood, Robert S.

War and Peace

Encyclopedia of Mormonism, v. 3

New York

Macmillan

1992

1547-1550

"LDS ideas about war and peace are complex. They synthesize a number of basic values. First are the ideals of finding peace in Christ (John 14:27), turning the other cheek and loving one's enemies (Matt. 5:39, 44), repeatedly forgiving one's enemies (D&C 64:10;98:23-27, 39-43), and renouncing war and proclaiming peace (D&C 98:16). Next are the goals of establishing a perfect community of righteous, harmonious people (see Zion) and of welcoming the millennial reign of Jesus for a thousand years of peace. Third is a fundamental aversion to any use of force or violence that denies personal agency (D&C 121:41-44)." [Author]

https://eom.byu.edu/index.php/War_and_Peace

U.S. military, relations with
Doctrinal history, peace
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