Alma 2:23 And he selected a wise man who was among the elders of the church, and gave him power according to the voice of the people, that he might have power to
enact laws according to the laws which had been given, and to put them in force, according to the wickedness and the crimes of the people.
DC 112:5b and that all governments have a right to
enact such laws as in their own judgments are best calculated to secure the public interest, at the same time, however, holding sacred the freedom of conscience.
DC 112:7a We believe that rulers, states, and governments have a right, and are bound to
enact laws for the protection of all citizens in the free exercise of their religious belief;
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