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Show 74 become as an rather militant a attitude. It has organization; at least it supported the notion that class militant behavior should not be of any Certainly, the general an the "free agencyt' of Yet, the Church organization which fosters collectivism, possibility individua1s.56 that there may be This is mentioned an but Mormon Church conflict in the two organizations and the Penrose, Church), an some who is to bring element of competition between When one recognizes only two collective groups. sees public. long preached against certain kinds of collec emphasized rights of individuals. itself is up the to the concern tone of the NEA's remarks would not be har The LOS Church has It has teacher's out-of a thinking.55 monious with Church tivism. supports militancy a committed member of the (the NEA he may wonder whether to heed the words of Charles anti-union Apostle of the early 1900's. In 1919, Penrose stated: We have no or no need to dabble in the things of the world; we have need to join other organizations that are antagonistic to out of harmony with this Church. Oh, my brethren . . . and sisters, why waste your time, your talents, your means, your influence in following something that will perish and pass away, when you could devote yourselves to a thing that will stand forever?57 55The Church emphasizes law and order. It deplores militancy. This is reiterated in a First Presidency Statement "First Presidency Urges Support of President Ford," Ensign 4 (October 1974): 90. 56For example, the Church was successful in its westward migration because of collective efforts. Nevertheless, one is free to withdraw from the organization. See Marion G. Romney, "Socialism and the United Order 57Charles pp. 36-37. W. Compared," Improvement Era 69 (June 1966): 536. Penrose, .address, Conference Reports, June 1919, |
