This
section was written by Oliver Cowdery. It is a declaration of the same
separation of church and state doctrine that is in place in our country
today.
1 We believe that governments
were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men
accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and
administering them, for the good and safety of society.
In
Joseph’s Smith’s words: (12th Article of Faith):
12 We believe in being
subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring,
and sustaining the law.
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