827 Temple View Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89110
The Church of Jesus Christ in Las Vegas
  • BOOK A TOUR
  • Menu Canvas
    • Home
    • About
    • FamilySearch Center
    • Life Help
    • Resources
      • Interfaith
      • JustServe
      • Religious Freedom
    • Contact Us
    • Giving Machine
827 Temple View Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89110
The Church of Jesus Christ in Las Vegas
  • About
  • FamilySearch Center
  • Life Help
  • Resources
    • Interfaith
    • JustServe
    • Religious Freedom
  • Contact Us
  • Giving Machine

President Nelson Shares Social Post about Racism and Calls for Respect for Human Dignity

Homepage Announcements President Nelson Shares Social Post about Racism and Calls for Respect for Human Dignity

President Nelson Shares Social Post about Racism and Calls for Respect for Human Dignity

Las Vegas
June 2, 2020
Announcements

This article was contributed by a local member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed may not represent the views and positions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the Church's official site, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.

In light of recent events, Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following message on his social media accounts:

“We join with many throughout this nation and around the world who are deeply saddened at recent evidences of racism and a blatant disregard for human life. We abhor the reality that some would deny others respect and the most basic of freedoms because of the color of his or her skin.
We are also saddened when these assaults on human dignity lead to escalating violence and unrest.

“The Creator of us all calls on each of us to abandon attitudes of prejudice against any group of God’s children. Any of us who has prejudice toward another race needs to repent!

“During the Savior’s earthly mission, He constantly ministered to those who were excluded, marginalized, judged, overlooked, abused, and discounted. As His followers, can we do anything less? The answer is no! We believe in freedom, kindness, and fairness for all of God’s children!

“Let us be clear. We are brothers and sisters, each of us the child of a loving Father in Heaven. His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, invites all to come unto Him—“black and white, bond and free, male and female,” (2 Nephi 26:33). It behooves each of us to do whatever we can in our spheres of influence to preserve the dignity and respect every son and daughter of God deserves.

“Any nation can only be as great as its people. That requires citizens to cultivate a moral compass that helps them distinguish between right and wrong.

“Illegal acts such as looting, defacing, or destroying public or private property cannot be tolerated. Never has one wrong been corrected by a second wrong. Evil has never been resolved by more evil.

“We need to foster our faith in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.

“We need to foster a fundamental respect for the human dignity of every human soul, regardless of their color, creed, or cause.

“And we need to work tirelessly to build bridges of understanding rather than creating walls of segregation.

“I plead with us to work together for peace, for mutual respect, and for an outpouring of love for all of God’s children.”

Previous Story
The Rare Spiritual Opportunities Uncertain Times Offer Us
Next Story
Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?

Related Articles

Nevada Faith Leaders Issue Call to Action to Oppose Nevada Senate Bill 239

April 23, 2023 We stand with fellow faith leaders in...

City of Henderson acknowledges Black Mountain Stake with Proclamation

A Proclamation was declared by Councilwoman Carrie Cox during a...

Upcoming Event

15Aug
  • 12:00 am
  • By admin

Youth Music & Arts Festival

Recent Posts

  • Aliante Stake Youth Participate in Global Youth Day
  • Eagle Canyon Ward Held a 15 Mile Service Walk to the Las Vegas Temple
  • Panaca Stake Youth Participated in Global Youth Service Day
  • Nevada Faith Leaders Issue Call to Action to Oppose Nevada Senate Bill 239
  • Elkhorn Springs Stake Holds Annual Food Drive For Local Catholic Food Pantry
Join the Newsletter

ChurchofJesusChristinLasVegas.org is not an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Contact Us

welcome@ChurchofJesusChristinLasVegas.org

News

  • Aliante Stake Youth Participate in Global Youth Day Thursday, 25, May
  • Eagle Canyon Ward Held a 15 Mile Service Walk to the Las Vegas Temple Tuesday, 2, May
Copyright ©2023 ChurchofJesusChristinLasVegas.org All Rights Reserved
en_USEnglish
es_MXEspañol de México it_ITItaliano zh_CN简体中文 zh_TW繁體中文 ja日本語 ko_KR한국어 tlTagalog en_USEnglish
SearchPostsLogin
Thursday, 25, May
Aliante Stake Youth Participate in Global Youth Day
Tuesday, 2, May
Eagle Canyon Ward Held a 15 Mile Service Walk to the Las Vegas Temple
Monday, 1, May
Panaca Stake Youth Participated in Global Youth Service Day
Sunday, 23, Apr
Nevada Faith Leaders Issue Call to Action to Oppose Nevada Senate Bill 239
Monday, 10, Apr
Elkhorn Springs Stake Holds Annual Food Drive For Local Catholic Food Pantry
Saturday, 1, Apr
City of Henderson acknowledges Black Mountain Stake with Proclamation

Welcome back,