June 1976 Contents Spencer W. KimballThe False Gods We Worship L. Tom PerryThe Church and the U.S. Bicentennial Edwin Brown FirmageEternal Principles of Government: A Theological Approach Roger and Rebecca MerrillOur Private Kingdom: Toward Righteous Government in the Home Jeffrey R. HollandA Promised Land Frank W. Fox and LeGrand L. BakerWise Men Raised Up Robert K. and Shirley Wilkes ThomasDeclaration of Dependence: Teaching Patriotism in the Home Cheryll Lynn MayBeyond Voting: Some Duties of the LDS Citizen Janice SmithMaking a Difference L. Harold WrightWe Made Friends from Other Faiths David L. TomlinsonWe Changed Our Children’s Schools Rex E. LeeA Lawyer Whose Client Is the United States Rosalie EnglishMy Work, Your Work, Everyone’s Work I Have a Question Richard L. BushmanWhat is the difference between the American Revolution of 1776 and the rebellions in our own time? Dallin H. OaksWhat is a citizen’s duty if a democratic government is oppressive or supplies only a limited amount of freedom? Charles DidierWhat should be the place of national feelings among Church members? Kan WatanabeWhere do my patriotic feelings fit into the gospel? Wallace F. BennettWhat is the role of compromise in government? Noel B. ReynoldsDoes the concept of an inspired Constitution mean that additional changes cannot or should not be made? D. Michael StewartDid Joseph Smith say that the Constitution would hang by a thread and that the elders would save it? Random Sampler Barbara KimeClean Kids for Church Suzanne DandoyThe Disabled at Home Joseph F. Smith’s Custard Pie Arthur R. BassettThe Royal Law Mirthright News of the Church First Presidency Issues Statement on Election Year Concerns New Church Commissioner of Education Called Elder Asay to Direct Missionary Department New Mission Presidents Called Two New Stakes for the Far East Eleven New Missions Formed This Year Joseph F. Smith