Church History Matters 183 - The Family A Proclamation to the World CFM - A Deep Dive On The Family Proclamation - E51 December 15-21
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Dec 9, 2025 Scott and Casey delve into the significance of the Family Proclamation, exploring its historical context amid the 1990s cultural shifts. They discuss its origins tied to events like the UN Cairo conference and the Hawaii same-sex marriage litigation. A line-by-line breakdown reveals its teachings on divine marriage, gender roles, and the sanctity of life. The hosts tackle controversies around the proclamation's authorship and its canonical status while celebrating its impact on families today. They conclude with personal reflections on the blessings of family.
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Proclamation As Global Declaration
- The Family Proclamation was presented as a declaration to the whole world by prophets, seers, and revelators.
- It was meant to be both doctrinal reaffirmation and public guidance, not a private policy memo.
1990s Context Sparked The Proclamation
- The 1990s cultural shifts and UN and legal debates catalyzed the proclamation's timing and tone.
- Leaders saw global policy trends and same-sex marriage litigation as threats to traditional family definitions.
Why It Was Read In The Relief Society Meeting
- President Hinckley debated when and where to present the proclamation and chose the Relief Society meeting after consulting sisters.
- Relief Society leaders agreed to let him present and made time so the proclamation would not overwhelm the program.
