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Show IDS Faithful Hear Criticism Warning The Silt Late Tribune. Sunday, October 15 6, A3 Continued From A el Joseph Smith and his mu lessors " their attitudes are truly detrimental He indu ated that w bile many i r itu s appear to operate without main luus intent faith and commitment could over compensate those doubts He cited as an example the c r it u who complained tf t obedience to commandments such as tithing is Elder Faust explained mandatory that ' in order to claim certain blessings obedience is certainly obligatory but compliance is never mandatory "Nothing is mandatory in this church, he said "The only punishment for serious transgression or apostasy is the removal of members from the society and fellowship of the church, nothing more " Historically, he said, the church has grown under persecution He added. 'We do not wish any who have questions to prove that they are sincere in their feelings bv leaving the " c hurch Meanwhile, "The leadership of the church will continue to pray for its critics, its enemies and those who seek to do it harm ' Elder Loren (' Dunn, First Quorum of the Seventy, shared a number of tales of expressions of love manifested in Christian deeds He told a story about Iresident Kimball spending a long cold night in a drafty airport without a jacket for warmth President Kimball, (who was then a member of the Quorum of Twelve) had covered a sleeping woman with 1 - Tt ib m Mult Mnoto 0 MiC I yun Prophet, during the Saturday morning session of 155th LDS General Conference. Members cf Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing We Thank Thee 0 Lord for Our President Kimball at Session he c'oat He has literally spent his life in taking off his coat so to speak, and putting it around the shoulders of those he judged to be in greater need." said Elder Dunn Elder Robert L Bachman. Firsc Quorum of the Seventy, directed his address primarily at young people, who are 'being hit on all sides by open and subtle attacks on their faith, faith, the devotion, the love of the ideals, morality, their even their identity members of the church in that nation." He urged them to seek happiness by rendering service to others. Elder Elder Russell M Nelson, a member of the Council of the Twelve Backman said he discovered the . through the real key to happiness Apostles, spoke on work associated with mishard to on plain members calling participate " fully in church activities to master sionary labors While we themselves expect to be scrutinized and even criticized by others, the Lattertake a can Among the steps person -day Saints ask only for tolerance, toward is learning to said Elder Neal A Maxwell, member keep the Sabbath, observing the law of the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the fast, obedience to the Word of who devoted the bulk of his remarks Wisdom, virtue, and physical condito the doctrine of premortalitv tioning Drawing from the discourses of Elder Nelson called on members to scholars, theologians and poets. Elselect music that will strengthen der Maxwell illustrated the concept your spirit Control your speech, keep that members of the faith resided it free from vulgarity and profanity spiritually with God before their lives To reach your highest destiny, on earth began You will then emulate the savior . "Premortality is not a relaxing be well prepared for that pending dav doctrine." he said "For each of us, of judgment " there are cnoices to be made, incesFollowing the hymn I Believe in sant and difficult chores to be done, Christ " Bishop Robert D. Hales, bishironies and adversities to be experienced time to be well spent, talents op of the presiding bishopric, used and gifts to be well employed. Bethat as the theme for his address, saycause we were chosen 'then and ing in the gospel of Jesus Christ "there comes a point where we must there.' surely does not mean we can be indifferent here and now," he said stand accountable for who we are " He spoke of the atoning sacrifice of This doctrine brings unarguable Jesus Christ and the lessons humans identity but also severe accountabilcan learn from it. ity to our lives Ignore Attacks, Say LDS Leaders By Melinda Sowerby Tribune Staff Writer President Spencer W. Kimball was able to attend a portion.of the Saturday afternoon session of the 155th Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints in which speakers de-- ( lared the truth of the LDS Church and emphasized living by the gospel even though many have attacked it President Marion G Romney was unable to attend the session, which was conducted by President Ezra Taft Benson, president of the Council of the Twelve Apostles Warning "the true gospel of the Son of God has always been offensive to the masses oi humar.s caught w ith-ithe throes of sin," Elder George P Lee, a member of the First Quotum of the Seventy, assured members the work of the LDS Church is true Speaking from an historical perspective, Elder Lee said the true gospel of Christ has always been unpopular fhe gospel of Jesus Christ has always met opposition whenever and wherever it has been proclaimed He said those who are troubled by and antigospel activities should not feel they stand alone in feeling persecuted ' Wnen the Lord came to Jerusalem, not a man lived who was more rejected and despised by many from the day of his birth until his Golgo'hic He was buffeted, scourged, death mobbed and led like a lamb to slaughter." Speaking of th Mormon Church founder, Elder Lee said Joseph Smith knew and understood the He too teachings given unto him was not popular among men, nor did the world clamor for his wisdom In-ti- l the day of his death he was persecuted," Elder Lee said In his soft British accent. Elder Derek A Cuthbert. a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy said there are millions of people who claim membership in some church, who do not have a clear understand-'inof the Savior's teachings He said they have questions about religion which have remained unanswered He recommended missionaries and members alike know the answer to 10 auestions that members of other churches might have ahouc the LDS Church Giving a lighter note to the session. Elder Robert E Wells, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, said one of the greatest adventures in life is serving on an LDS Mission He urged faithful married couples without children to go on missions. Forget your fears We don't expect you to do everything the young missionaries do," he said He also called on unmarried wo men from 21 to 69 and voung. unmarried men 19 to 28 in good health to y n anti-Chri- st serve For the men, the spiritual ad venture of a mission has been empha sized as a priesthood responsibility "We stress your mission comes be fore marriage, education, profession al opportunities, scholarships, sports cars or girls " Elder Wells informed the young men that in 24 months they will have 24 years worth of spiritual adventure "You will see people change, soften, become more humble, more obedient, have their prayers answered and come to a knowledge that our mes" sage is true he said Elder Thomas S Monson, a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, addressed the importance of demonstrating ' a true and abiding love," everyday He told those gathered the challenge we face todav is that we, on the battlefield of life, so live and serve that our lives and actions reflect a true love of God, of his son. Jesus Christ, and of our fellowmen He spoke of the newly dedicated LDS Temple in East Germany saying even the it provides the ultimate eternal blessings of a loving Heav" enly Father to his faithful saints To a of and how the why temple being behind the iron curtain. Elder Monson raid. "It is necessary to know the . . y , Elder Joseph Anderson, at 95, is the oldest general authority. Although retired, he still walks, swims on regular basis. Elder Joseph Anderson. 95, Maintains a Healthy Pace At the age of 80 Elder Joseph Anderson became the oldest man ever called to serve s a general uuthoritv of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was asked to serve on the First Quorum of the Sev- on his walking and today onlv walks about a mile and a quartet three or four times a week In addition to his walking Eldei Anderson also swims Aree times i week at the Deseret Gym. putting in about 20 lengths of the pool ' I believe in keeping active in nn body mind and spirit I believe if von do all three you 11 come out well He has worked with the general au thorities in various capacities for tw years That association has helped I ve been "keep his mind active priv lcged to be associated with these nn n ' men of intelligence He has c deavored also to keep informed mi religious national and international matters As a young man Elder Anderson attended the Weber Academy in Ogden where he took a commercial course David 0 McKay who vva president of the c hurch from 1951 un til 1970 taught young man Eng lish He was a wonderful teacher When Pic si Elder Anderson said dent Me Kav was advanced in via:-h- e frequentlv would say Joseph low do vou keep so well Id tell lum bly enty He 11 be 98 in November and he has pretty much retired In fact, he's been given an emeritus title But he still attends the weekly meetings of the general authorities and he can be found in his office most mornings In addition, he still sometimes visits the various wards and stakes to speak when he is asked 'I am active of my own accord I feel better when come down to bis office," he maintains, adding he s a great advocate of exercise Elder Anderson has always been active From 1923 to 1972. Elder Anderson served as secretary of the First Presidency in the church During those years he walked about three miles to work each day through all kinds of weather 'People would come along and offer to pick me up but I d always say no ve always d walking and still love to walk However he has cut down consider a i 1 1 Elder James E. Faust, a member of the LDS Council of the Twelve Apostles, said spiritual truth must must be bonded to faith, secular learning can't answer all. ft-- en-jo- uc iso He live a goon lile and then tell me vou keep up that 1 By Guy Boulton Tribune Staff Writer President Kimball, now in his 91st vear "is not very strong' and sut lers from the infirmities of age" exacerbated by the serious illnesses he has endured, said President Gordon B Hincklev The health of Piesident Kimball is the most common question asked ol Piesident Hinckley who interv levved hmise'l for his speech al the Inc't niiannual hone) Si ssion ot the loath G ne ral Conlei ene e ol 1 Im ( lull eli'l i Si ii! s loses ( h' M of I ,0 lei 'he Mo men al" i n n h I ) l'u sidi l t Kill b ill is ot n ipv t espon sihllltU's me leli lit to tl o i f,i i ii the pi esnli m v wr on' nil with him on 1 not .lit though able Intake i r t Presi- Addressing another common quesPresident Hineklev said the hurch s businesses would keep the chuich going only for a very 'hurt time Tithing is the Lord s law of finance tion e profit-producin- g ' Much of the li s wealth is in hun h buildings that do not generate wealth he added e Pi esident lime klev also e on nine d spousi1 .nut child abuse lathi ,s who do not pav child support nd he admonished the Int'ot n s 0 t in i to pi ,i th it the w ot Id mav tie mu a nut It ai holocaust lit I'li ideiit Zia Taft Benson 0, the Quotum ol the Twelve Apostles one is s ii ikels said good model is t s,i I -- ( A the best teacher Therefore a fathers first responsibility is to set the pi oper " example of Mormon, winch is the Book The most correct book on earth, demonstrates that the major responsibilitv for teaching our sons the great plan of the fall, atonethe Eternal Father ment resurrection judgment eternal life - rests with fathers," Piesi ' dent Benson said It should be done well as as in the familv individually It should he preached and discussed so our children will know the mm mandments It should be chine (torn and often their vouth up Don Lind an .mlt outlaid who re eentlv flew on the spac c shuttle Chal lengc i spoke of pcifoinung his own Sacrament sen ice in space with the pi rmissmn of his bishop will remember that Sacrament service high above the earth all my life he said ' It had some of that special feeling that you usually have only when you go to the temple From his experience of being upside down in space facing the world he drew the analogy that ' In manv things we do the world thinks we are completely upside down Thev think our moral values ate foolish our standards are rest! letiv e and nut beliefs arc quaint id outd itcii The impoit.int thing is that wc have to he sum- to keep out sc Ives right side i,p t vi n if it in ihi s tin ' I - whole1 world sum up-ul- e he down said Elder 1, 1 om ei i v me tube ol the Quotum uf the Iwelve Apostles shared the podium with his 12 vcai i (I ou President Hinckley Addresses LDS Priesthood Session all decisions eif importance" dent Hint kley said c isi Elder Andiison sened on 11 ' board of dire tot s of sev ral c (imp mes He also was the secretarv In a surer uf the Deseret Book Co Ur 4'1 vears All of these activities he lptd t keep his mind active the general ai, thoritv believes And he s kept spirituallv active I dc r Anderson was raised on a tai m in Rov Weber C'ountv Elder Anderson ' mother was president of the Primal v and because it was such a sm i waul the voung Joseph An iersi set v ed as sec retarv of the- - pi mi at Wnikmg Im the First Prcsulcmv Elder Andeisoti kept the minutes ol the wc eklv ini'c lings I had tic iiin--dthe niihu'i s and lion quaillted w ill the oliauc c old grandson who was recently con ferred the Aaromc Priesthoold The flip of a switch right in your own home has the potential of destroying within you a sense of what is right and v.hat is wrong," he said We needn t try to chart our own course, brethern The Lords lifeline ' is already in plac - said Elder Pine First gar Quorum of the Seventv It s a sute guide and strength W hen a priesthood leader fails to follow the rogi am of the Lord, he ids the life c lint and tk nies the div ine guidanc e ot the Lend to himsell and to those lie is i illt d to lead hie r Cat los s,iv Ptesiihmv ttu ust Quotum ot tl,' Sc vuntv said the pi it st h "iid quit t s at tloii pa tic ulai ly that of teat lung the truth to the pi oplos of Ihe woi Id c i ' 11 clutch lit Hist ol tils Wolf ,u ldt i Audi ttu Moi it al i oc oi cis s kilo,' son s.nd It lc Is like thi pi ophots id t he tun h , 1 l i i 1 ! i M i - v i c TJJ ' |