Category Archives: 2026 Essay

Dr. Chauncey C. RiddleFebruary 25, 1966 We are addressing ourselves to the problem, “Can Religion be Objective?” The problem was raised, of course, by the fact that a great many people in our age think it cannot and so we’ll … Continue reading →

As we consider our modern dilemma, it seems important to try to get to the root of the problems in our economic, political, educational, and social life as a culture. We see that the problems are enormous. It seems to … Continue reading →

Thesis: There is but one celestial law. It is Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Many scriptures suggest the singular aspect of celestial law (e.g., D&C 130:21–22, D&C 132). Apparently this singular aspect is not well understood. The purpose of … Continue reading →

The thesis of this article is that a consensus of beliefs and values among Latter-day Saints is desirable and will be achieved. The purpose of this article is to assist in the attainment of that consensus by furthering understanding of … Continue reading →

1 April 1977Chauncey C. Riddle The opportunity to speak or to write to others is a sacred trust. I hope that I may speak truly and to the edification of each of my hearers. One good place to begin in … Continue reading →

Conclusion: Any collection of saints who wanted could readily have the acknowledged greatest university in the world. But greatness will be more apparent in what they do rather than in what they say.

(Written about 1980) One critical activity which every organization needs to conduct with some regularity is sharing visions of the organization’s goals. Briefly set forth here is a panorama of goals relating to Brigham Young University. The university itself, BYU, … Continue reading →

Definition: Communication: The effect one being has on another being. Human communication is not a transfer of meaning or ideas. Such is impossible given the ego-centric nature of each self. The process of deliberate agentive human communication: Definition: Message: The … Continue reading →

As I think about departing this mortal sphere, my mind keeps coming back to why we are here. And we are here for two reasons. First, to get a physical body. Second, to choose what kind of body we will … Continue reading →

The Savior has been very clear about the temporal order he wishes his servants to create on this earth: “For verily I say unto you … it must needs be that there be an organization of my people … for … Continue reading →