Constitution Quote by Orson F. Whitney
“The God we worship is no respecter of persons, but He is a respecter of men's rights, and a guardian of them-a fact clearly shown in the heaven-inspired Constitution of our country, and in the Gospel itself, which might be termed the Constitution of Eternity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1895 Address, LDS General Conference
The divine respects rights, not personal favor, and the Constitution reflects this eternal principle.
In simple terms: God values rights over favoritism; the Constitution shows it.
Key Takeaway
Uphold rights, seek justice.
Themes
justice
rights
spirituality
Mood
reverent
serious
Type
theological
political
When to use this quote
- legal debates
- faith discussions
- civil rights activism
Key Concepts
theocracy
constitutional law
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance rights with compassion?
- What does “respect of men’s rights” mean today?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual compassion in favor of strict legalism.
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