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When Law Meets Love: Dallin H. Oaks’ Ministry to Sexual and Gender Minorities
Dallin H. Oaks pairs law with love, showing humility, outreach, and a call to hold truth with tenderness.
Jeff Bennion
October 10, 2025
Dallin H. Oaks pairs law with love, showing humility, outreach, and a call to hold truth with tenderness.
The Public Square community looks to the themes they learned from the October 2025 General Conference
He met with leaders, but Nelson’s legacy was in names, small flocks, and comfort that made the forgotten feel seen.
Has prophetic language softened? Yes, tone adapts to culture, but doctrine remains exacting and unchanged.
What does righteous rebuke look like today? Elder Holland, as an example, battles ideas, not people, and always points to Christ.
What truth about family transcends time? The doctrine of the family is centered in Christ and consistent in scripture.
When does discipleship lose conviction, courage, and clarity? When “niceness” is modeled for comfort and approval.
The Public Square Magazine team shares their April 2025 General Conference thoughts and insights.
Does Heavenly Mother stand apart from Heavenly Father? She is unified with Him, sharing His divine will, not a separate deity for revision.
How did General Conference address modern faith struggles? By emphasizing obedience, selflessness, and Christ’s love.
The Family Proclamation stands firm.
What was taught at General Conference that moved the hearts of our team and writers?