Award Date
1-1-1992
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Committee Member
Dina Titus
Number of Pages
112
Abstract
The thesis of this paper is that the conservation of classical liberal thought is inherent within the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; I initially define the political concepts of classical liberalism and conservatism to determine a standard by which to measure the thesis of this paper; Next, I examine fundamental events that shaped both the religious and political foundations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Next, authoritative LDS scripture is examined to reveal classical liberal and conservative tenets inherent therein. Specifically, three relevant political concepts from the Book of Mormon are scrutinized: freedom and rights, equality and classism, and the nature of man. Also, Section 134 of the Doctrine and Covenants--which defines the proper role of government, the proper role of citizens, and the importance of religious freedom--is explored. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Keywords
Christ; Church; Classical; Conservation; Day; Doctrine; Inherent; Jesus; Latter; Liberal; Saints
Controlled Subject
Political science; Religion--Philosophy
File Format
File Size
2406.4 KB
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
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Repository Citation
Chapman, Thomas Godwin, "Is the conservation of classical liberal thought inherent in the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?" (1992). UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations. 198.
http://dx.doi.org/10.25669/yrmw-nji8
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