The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft benson. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. Ezra taft benson served in various government capacities, including serving on eisenhowers cabinet as secy of agriculture until his death in 1994. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. A 21st century manifesto for good government by ezra taft benson and defending utah 84 pages of powerful wisdom suggested donation. Ezra taft benson gave this speech on several occasions. Ezra taft benson has 51 books on goodreads with 6970 ratings. Saints, which he now serves as president of the council of twelve. With the basic principles laid out so clearly, even our politically novice 20yearold the age we first encountered this masterpiece brain could grasp the simple yet profound principles found in benson s talk. Arthur mason national ezra taft benson served as united states secretary of agriculture from january 21, 1953 to january 20, 1961.
Nov 14, 2011 ezra taft benson gave this speech on several occasions. Ezra taft benson s address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, october 1985. It offers the best explanation ive ever read on why redistribution of income or wealth is. Ezra taft benson, reading copy of general conference talk, 2 oct. Stand up for freedom teachings on liberty by ezra taft. Ezra taft benson the proper role of government principles 5. A new edition of ezra taft bensons classic, the proper role of government has been released to help bring its timeless message to a new generation under the title, the proper role of government.
The book discusses the true meaning of freedom and the proper role of government. The proper role of government latterday conservative. It was never intended for the redistribution of wealth. We need to be wary of giving centralized government too much power. With the basic principles laid out so clearly, even our politically novice 20yearold the age we first encountered this masterpiece brain could grasp the simple yet profound principles. Defending utah think right and wrong not right and left. Monson ezra taft benson byu devotional on our responsibility to preserve freedom and agency. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. The proper function of government is limited only to those.
The proper role of government video ezra taft benson blog. Former secretary of agriculture the eisenhower administration ed. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. Rights are either godgiven as part of the divine plan, or they are granted by government as part of the political planif americans should ever come to believe that their rights and freedoms are instituted among men by politicians and bureaucrats, then they will no longer carry the proud inheritance of their forefathers, but will grovel before their masters seeking favors and dispensations. Ezra taft benson the proper role of government youtube. Mar 27, 2010 this blog was created to explore the correct principles laid out by ezra taft benson in the proper role of government. The important thing to keep in mind is that the people who have created their government can give to that government only such powers as they, themselves, have in the first place. We are proud to serve the lds community all across canada. For the best experience please update your browser. For government minded latterday saints, ezra taft benson s the proper role of government is likely one of the most influential talks on government.
I cant recommend this book enough to fellow mormons, because of its wealth of knowledge and also because it was written by ezra taft benson for you. Ezra taft benson was well known for speaking about and teaching the principles of liberty and the proper role of government, even in lds general conference. The author shows very clearly the fundamentals of government and compares the goodthe proper roles of governmentwith the badthe improper roles that have entrenched themselves in modern america. Ezra taft benson gave this classic speech on the proper role of government on several occasions. Defending utah discusses principles 58 of ezra taft bensons the proper role of government including key fundamentals explaining the principles and application found in our new book, the proper. The constitutiona glorious standard ezra taft benson. Books recommended by ezra taft benson in general conference. The improper role of government joseph smith foundation. Published in 1968 men in the public spotlight constantly are asked to express an opinion on a myriad of government proposals and projects. The proper role of government by ezra taft benson part 2. These principles expressed by ezra taft benson, frederic bastiat, and others, are just as essential and valid today as they were when the words were writtenspoken. The proper role of government by ezra taft benson part 3. He says the role of government was intended to protect life police, liberty and property courts.
The proper role of government ezra taft benson byu. Jul 22, 2019 defending utah think right and wrong not right and left principles 58 of ezra taft bensons the proper role of government including key fundamentals explaining the principles and application. Assume, for example, that we were farmers, and that we received a letter from the government telling us that we were going to get a thousand dollars this year for plowed up acreage. The proper role of government ezra taft benson byu speeches. It is a short and easy read and one every american should have to read. Stand up for freedom teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson.
The proper role of government paperback january 1, 1975 by ezra taft benson author 5. Ezra taft benson s most popular book is the proper role of government. The proper role of government ezra taft benson on free shipping on qualifying offers. The objective of the ezra taft benson society is to promote an understanding of our civic responsibilities, the principles of liberty, and good government in light of the restored gospel of jesus christ. The proper role of government by ezra taft benson goodreads. An understanding of these fundamental principles are essential in restoring our nation to the vision and structure first intended by our founders, as. In general terms, therefore, the proper role of government includes such defensive activities, as maintaining national military and local police forces for protection against loss of life, loss of property, and loss of liberty at the hands of either foreign despots or domestic criminals. The proper role of government and the improper role of. Contact us book store email newsletter freeman archive historical archives. I thought, if i could just pass away now, a lot of fuss and bother could be avoided because my eulogy has already. The proper role of government by ezra taft benson part 4.
Dec 01, 2019 for government minded latterday saints, ezra taft bensons the proper role of government is likely one of the most influential talks on government. These are the principles that, in my opinion, proclaim the proper role of government in the domestic affairs of the nation. The proper role and improper role of government by ezra. I should also like to mention that in my library are all 5 of the books written. The proper role of government by ezra taft benson article the proper role of government 39. The proper role of government can be ordered from ldfr the title says it all this explains the proper role of the government. In 1972, elder ezra taft benson, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, recommended this book in an address given in general conference.
Godgiven as part of the divine plan, or they are granted by government as part of the political plan. Ezra taft benson gave this classic speech on the proper role of. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. This book is a very short, powerful essay on exactly what you expectthe proper role of government. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. Lds book lovers the proper role of government by ezra. After that very generous introduction, that i appreciate very much, i had a rather humorous thought. We are fast approaching that moment prophesied by joseph smith when he said. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. Eisenhower delivered one of the best treatises on the proper role of government. The proper role of government by ezra taft benson what is the proper role of government. The proper role of government paperback cardston book shop.
And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation. The nook book ebook of the the proper role of government. Ezra taft bensons most popular book is the proper role of government. Jan 15, 2010 the proper role of government by ezra taft benson former secretary of agriculture the eisenhower administration ed.
The proper role of government by ezra taft benson zions best. Each post will examine a different concept benson expounds in his work. Evans, in his inspiring book, the glorious quest gives this simple illustration of legalized plunder. In general terms, therefore, the proper role of government includes such defensive activities as maintaining national military. Excerpts from the article by the honorable ezra taft benson, former secretary of agriculture. In 1968 ezra taft benson, the secretary of agriculture under dwight d. Government is a creation of the people and ought to be subservient to them. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. He described it as a book attempting to awaken and inform us of our duty. This book helped me to see that we are far more socialist as a nation than i had before. Brant goates, who described his fatherinlaws april 1966 address as an insinuation concerning benson. With this book one can gain an understanding of the principles of freedom and the proper role of government, based on the gospel of jesus christ.
He was an outspoken critic of socialism in all its forms and this pamphlet really speaks to his political philosophy as well as giving a very broad history of tax policy, welfare, etc. Jan 26, 2020 government is a creation of the people and ought to be subservient to them. Ezra taft benson was president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Men in the public spotlight constantly are asked to express an opinion on a myriad of government proposals and projects. Com includes the original proper role of government text by ezra taft benson and also additional commentary by defending utah. I thought, if i could just pass away now, a lot of fuss and bother could be avoided because my eulogy has already been said. Ezra taft benson felt it was important enough for everyone to understand these fundamental principles, and that we stand up for freedom, that he shared these messages and recommendations. In reply to the argument that a little bit of socialism is good so long as it doesnt go too far, it is tempting to.
There are certain basic principles regarding the proper role of government. In general terms, therefore, the proper role of government includes such defensive activities as maintaining national military and local police forces for protection against loss of life, loss of property, and loss of liberty at the hands of either foreign despots or domestic criminals. A lesson on the principles of the proper role of government. The principles found within it make so much sense to me. He taught the importance of flooding the earth with the book of mormon, warned against the universal sin of pride, and believed that christ was the source of lasting change and true joy.
The proper role of government joseph smith foundation. If i could give one honest piece of criticism, it would be that i found the comments about men needing to provide for their families, and hinting that it is a tragedy that women go into the workforce, to be quite archaic. The proper role of government foundation for economic education. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson prophet, leader, statesman.
Ezra taft benson author of the proper role of government. In general terms, therefore, the proper role of government includes. Benson, former secretary of agriculture, has long been active in agricultural. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. Books the proper role of government and the improper role of government 1995 double click on above image to view full picture. The proper role of government and the improper role of government 1995 by ezra taft benson h verlan anderson. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Locke and hobbes locked in ideological combat over these ideas. Throughout the centuries, especially since the enlightenment in europe, this has been a very important topic of discussion in the western world. Defending utah the proper role of government principles 58. They are applicable and reliable determinants whether the situations with which we deal are simple or complicated. The free market economy, economic systems, and the proper.