Author Archives: Monte Shelley

28 May 2014 The Cause of Christ The cause of Christ in the earth is the cause of human happiness. Humans are not happy under all circumstances. There are immutable laws of happiness built in to the nature of social … Continue reading →

After many years of teaching in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and at Brigham Young University I have sometimes lamented that the best kept secret in the Church is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I say this … Continue reading →

In the course of a religious discussion a lady was asked if she believed in infant baptism. “Believe it? I’ve seen it!” she exclaimed. This anecdote reflects a problem about truth for many people. Is truth what ought to be … Continue reading →

The Riddle Family is in Utah and the west because of the Gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ. What are they? The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is a simple message. It is: The Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading →

(Written about 1960) Individuality The key to individuality is a lively sense of personal freedom. This is the recognition that there are many aspects of our personal lives which we can control. To accept the responsibility for these aspects and … Continue reading →

August 1988 The gifts of God are the grace(s) by which we are saved. The great envelope gift is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The list below is the list of individual gifts which enable us to partake fully of … Continue reading →

Freedom is the opportunity and ability to do something. It is always specific. Because I am free to do one thing, say fly a kite, does not mean that I am free to do another thing, such as walk on … Continue reading →

Pride is one of the most enormous of sins. This is because it is a denial of God and His work. Let us see how this is so. Our God, Jesus Christ, is our creator. In Him we live, move … Continue reading →

(Written in the 1950’s) Democracy is a travesty without the responsible participation of an intelligent and informed electorate. No person can be intelligent and informed without an understanding of both sides of an issue. Russell Kirk’s work The Conservative Mind, … Continue reading →

30 March 1984 Introduction This taxonomy is a structure of concepts which is intended to serve as a directory of the basic processes of the human intellect. In the account which follows there is an attempt to provide sufficient description … Continue reading →