Ask no man

No More Contention is the pursuit of clarity, charity and understanding. Contention arises from the compulsion to have others agree with us. Seeking understanding in an environment of clarity and charity produces no more contention. As Joseph Smith said, "I will ask no man to believe as I do."

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Three broad categories

In a sense, contention is inevitable and unavoidable because every individual is unique, and no two people agree on everything.  Ideally, we...

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Istanbul: clarity, charity and understanding

 

In Istanbul this week, I met with religious leaders from diverse faith traditions. I also visited important religious and historic sites with Islamic scholars Dr. Samy Ayoub and Professor Recep Şentürk. Our Articles of Faith remind us, “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may” (Articles of Faith 1:11). The fatherhood of God makes us brothers and sisters. We are each better when we love, mutually respect, and learn from each other.

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