Agency

·         “We should know the gospel is true and be true to the gospel.” Elder David A. Bednar in “Converted unto the Lord” (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “With true participation, husband and wife emerge into the synergistic oneness of an ‘everlasting dominion’ that ‘without compulsory means’ will flow with spiritual life to them and their posterity ‘forever and ever.’” –Elder Bruce C. Hafen in “Crossing Thresholds and Becoming Equal Partners” (April 2007 General Conference)

·         “… ‘Follow the principles of the gospel---and the way will be opened up, ways that are unforeseen to you right now.” –Sister Tanner in “Roundtable Discussion” (Feb. 2008 Broadcast)

·         “You haven’t failed until you stop trying.” –Elder Dallin H. Oaks in “Same-Gender Attraction” (Interview)

·         “When the Savior taught, the learner’s agency was paramount. He showed us not only what to teach but also how to teach…” –Elder Russell T. Osguthorpe in “One Step Closer to the Savior (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “Conversion is the goal of all gospel learning and teaching.” –Elder Russell T. Osguthorpe in “One Step Closer to the Savior (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “With your guidance, those you lead will be able to see, want, and believe they can achieve their full potential for service in God’s kingdom.” –President Henry B. Eyring in “Help Them Aim High” (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “We know the Lord makes His servants bold.” –President Henry B. Eyring in “Help Them Aim High” (Oct. 2012 General Conference)

·         “The first gift that Adam and Eve received was agency: “Thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee” –President Boyd K. Packer in “How to Survive in Enemy Territory” (Oct. 2012 Ensign)

·         “You can assert your agency, and he will have to leave you alone.” –President Boyd K. Packer in “How to Survive in Enemy Territory” (Oct. 2012 Ensign)

Position Statement:

Agency was given to us by Heavenly Father’s plan. Satan’s idea and plan was for us to be forced to do things, instead of having choices. He figured that everyone would then be doing what they are supposed to and that’s all that mattered to him. Heavenly Father, on the other hand, wanted us to learn things for ourselves and make our own choices. There are people in our lives that can be good influences on us and on the decisions we make. We can help guide others, but we should never force anyone into anything.