--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And that law of the land which is…" description: "\"And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, an..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e74/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_and-that-law-of-the-land-which-is-consti_1200058.png" --- # And that law of the land which is constitutional… ![“And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, and is justifiable before me. Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e74/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_and-that-law-of-the-land-which-is-consti_1200058.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e74/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_and-that-law-of-the-land-which-is-consti_1200058.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e74/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_and-that-law-of-the-land-which-is-consti_1200058.png) > “And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, and is justifiable before me. Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land.” [Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-smith-jr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker asserts that constitutional law, protecting freedom and rights, applies universally and is morally justified, urging believers to support it. **In simple terms:** Constitutional law protects freedom for all and should be upheld. Key Takeaway Uphold constitutional rights. Themes law freedom rights morality religion Mood thoughtful serious Type ethical political When to use this quote - church governance - civil discourse - legal advocacy - public policy Key Concepts constitutionalism natural rights social contract Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile religious convictions with secular law? - When should religious groups challenge constitutional provisions? 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