Loved it. Thank you!

Brother Skousen also wrote the Book The Naked Communist which was an epic in the 1950's. He was a fiercly patriotic man who loved God and country. I had the pleasure of hearing him talk on multiple occasions and love every minute, whether he was talking about Country or Christ. It was always spiritual with a touch of humor. I heard this address decades ago and am so happy to find it to share with my family.

This guy has a true gift!!!

What an amazing talk!! ❤

i enjoyed this & tysm for sharing ❤

Anyone find anything about DHC 4:519. When I use the resource provided by BYU, that page references a letter from Robert Pierce about the sale of his farm. Any help is appreciated. 43:57

Brother Skousen, thank you form Brasil for sharing it with us, for me it is precious piece for study, THNAK YOU

Fantastic talk.

Makes me appreciate my Saviour all the more knowing what He went through for my salvation.

I practically know this off by heart. Love this....l have flogged it to death...how l learned to be a missionary. He taughy me what joy really comes with. 🇬🇧 7:05

What nostalgia to hear Dr Skousen’s voice again. I miss him. Thank you so much for posting this.

And neccesary ? The Consitution Please edit the preface paragraph

I've listened to this dozens of times but have never seen the video. Thank you!

Is there a video of his other talk on this subject? TRILOGY ONE - Building Blocks of the Universe By W. Cleon Skousen This talk was first presented, at the invitation of President Mike Glauser, to approximately 180 missionaries at the Georgia Atlanta Mission on November 2-3 2000.

Thank you so much. What a marvelous man and great teacher.

What a gem! ❤🎉

I disagree with Cleon Skousen. And based on what I've read scrolling through these comments, it seems this comment is likely to be very unpopular, but I think Cleon Skousen's theory is incorrect. First, I think Cleon takes Alma 34 way out of context. Amulek was not speaking about intelligences there, he is lamenting the people's hard hearts and then discusses the bowels of mercy. I think the context of Amulek's sermon is clear that the bowels of mercy of people softening their hearts. I think this is more clear when you read how Alma handles this same topic in Alma 42. Second, Cleon's theory does not explain why Jesus is the "only name" under heaven that could do what he did. The way Skousen describes it, any innocent suffering could compel the intelligences to feel compassion. There have been millions of infants or other young children who have suffered tremendously, wouldn't their suffering have an impact? And under Skousen's theory, Christ's suffering wouldn't be needed for these beings since they did nothing wrong. But this is not what Moroni says in Moroni Ch. 8 --- it is Christ's blood that redeems them too. In short, I do not think LDS scriptures, or logic, support this theory. Third, it presents a God that lacks power, or that is at a minimum beholden to these intelligences which he fears will walk out on him. This notion is completely at odds with Joseph Smith's teachings in the lectures on faith. Fourth, the theory ignores a major part of Christ's suffering. The BoM teaches that Christ suffers not just for sins, but for infirmities, weaknesses, pains, afflictions, and so on. Why did Christ suffer all those things if all he had to do was suffer enough to outweigh the scales of justice sufficient to convince the intelligences? I have other criticisms, but I'll end with this Fifth point. And to me, it is the most important point and I believe it is the death knell of this and almost every other theory I've encountered (except for maybe two theories out of the dozens that are out there). This and most other theories ignore the necessity of Christ's ENABLING power. The BoM and Bible explain (like in Alma 42) that no unclean thing can dwell with God. We have to BECOME different creatures to dwell with God. Christ's atonement is the power of becoming something new---changed from carnal man to exalted man. But almost all these theories (Skousen's included) treat heaven like some sort of prize that Christ bought and is giving to us at a steep discount. Under his theory we are sinners but will be let into heaven anyway. That is not accurate. We are all sinners, but through Christ, we can be made new again, born again into a new life. This is a process in which we slowly become something new, all enabled by Christ's redeeming power. The reason we can dwell with God again is because Christ will CLEANSE and CHANGE us so that we are no longer the sinners we once were. Skousen's theory, and many other theories (like the penal substitution theory) completely ignore Christ's power to cleans, redeem, and change us. And also ignore why this cleansing/redeeming power is necessary. These are just some of the reasons I disagree with Skousen's theory. Obviously, I am a nobody in the church, but I do think that false doctrine has consequences, especially doctrine as consequential and central to our faith as Christ's atonement. I don't think a 25 minute KZbin video should be the basis for our belief in what Christ does for us. At-one-ment is something we can experience, and I don't think it is something that is easily reduced to simplistic theories.

er han duden her norsk?

what year is this?

Thank you for sharing this talk. This is a wonderful message. I heard him speak in Newport Beach California in 1986 when I was a full-time missionary in the great California Anaheim, 1:24:38 1:24:39 mission. His talk was powerful and inspiring.

What a gift to watch this and to feel the spirit testify of its truthfulness. 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

I’m almost 60., total fan of Cleon Skousen back in the day!

Love this

Consitution?

I first hear this on tape. It's even better seeing him speak in person.

He should have been called as a GA. We gained tons of k nowledge from him in our mission.

Thank you for posting this video online. What a gem 💎, I didn’t know they had a recording of it. Read this while on my mission, I was half way thru my mission when my zone leader hand me this talk and said to me… I don’t share this talk w everyone, but I feel that you’re one who can take it. It has an immediate impact on me, one of the most influential piece I have ever ran across. The atonement has never been more clear!!!

First time I read this talk was back in late 80’s. This is a treasure really.

thank you for posting this

Totally unhearalded, in assuming, humble follower of Christ. So kind. He told me one day of calls from the prophet to his home, and conversations about his writings, and their purpose., yet he never held significant positions in Church leadership. He said his calling was to write, and write he did. He was a delightful speaker and teacher of Christ. I will forever be thankful for his influence in my life.

First listened to Dr. Skousen as a Missionary in Northern California at a Zone Conference in 1974. He Gave an incredible set of presentations that included reviewing the first 19 Chapters of Genesis, the Book of Mormon, the Atonement, and from that determined to take his Old Testament Class once I returned and attended B.Y.U . From that I had determined at some point to listen to his lectures on tape recordings, on the Miracle of the Constitution. When I first listened to them I was dubious and a skeptic, believing that this was just a BYU Religion Professor's view of the history of the founding of this great nation. Being the skeptic, I immediately went to the library and checked out what was about a 2 foot tall stack of books on the founding of the nation. To my great surprise, he was not only correct in his recitations, but he was contextually correct. Same thing was true when I first heard him talk about a "modern-day Jonah" a sailor swalled by a whale, who lived to tell about it. Same thing when he shared that Columbus on his first voyage to the West Indies arrived on the island of Haiti, and was greeted by a group of over 100 Nephites (white race of people). I was afforded the privilege of introducing him at a Constitutional symposium being held at the Utah State Capital Annex building many years ago.

I've listened to this talk several times over the years. I still learned more this time, than last. I never met him but he is a brother I truly love. This is such a great talk, my words can't express my feelings. I thank the Lord for teaching this humble man. Let's all go forth and teach the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, as best we can. My heart is full.

I bought and listened to this tape many years ago, and many times since. I echo all the glowing comments that others have made. I had W. Cleon Skousen as a religion teacher at BYU. His brother LeRoy was my first seminary teacher. I learned a lot from him, too.

Mr. Skousen is really good. I wish I'd heard of him years ago. I'll start sharing. Thank you!!

Wow! What a testimony! Thank you for posting this talk. I hope to never forget it.

Is this something to post on Facebook? I am very careful not to invite criticism and any kind of opposition to something so special as the Christian birth of, and early days of the United Stares of America. Is the world ready for this? Or should I just share it with select groups on Facebook, such as a local church page? Or just person to person, or groups…not on social media?

Thank you so much for posting these!

I bought a copy of the Naked Communist the other day and it was very eye opening.

legofordman, he's talking about getting on the ocean-liner boat to return to America at the end of his 2 year mission. Many members of the Church came down to the pier to say their final good-byes. I hope that answers your question. Harold Skousen

Does anyone know what he says at 13:33

😊 W. Cleon Skousen gained much of his insight by studying The Bible and The Book of Mormon - Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Also, the website mentioned in this video doesn't have his book listed, but I did find it at Target and Google Books.

This is very precious. Thank you.

Is this the final Lesson?

The founders did not fail, keep in mind, the masses either work or beg. They live ~70 yrs and most don't even know what (~) means in this context, and so it is also true that they don't really know anything outside of their short lives accept that which they are told in propaganda and it is believed because it comes from "authoritative sources". While the masses know very little, the business of Empires is ancient and knowledge abundant with the hidden knowledge passed down for millennia; they know the entire history of the earth (things the masses will never know). And so it goes that in our time of uncertainty, having faith is literally the key, and the following things are important to know: Do not fear. Stay true to moral principles and Hold to the rod; stay on the narrow path as "separation of the wheat from the tares" is happening right now. To be moral and educated is a principle. Always better yourself and help others. Know that all evil plans and works will be turned against evil for the purpose of good. Good always wins. There is a great deal of deception by the adversary and the ruling class but fundamentally civilization can only exist with moral citizenry, this would be something the forces of good and evil both understand. The tides of good and evil ebb and flow so as things get too good it will turn toward bad and back and forth it goes like a pendulum. The future of course will be bountiful and miraculous for all, and it will be the kingdom of God. I am inspired by this man. I'm familiar with the JB society and their great work, and I'm happy to be introduced to Dr. Skousen and will always carry on the good work. God bless.

We need to get our land back to the states....I left Idaho due to to yearly fires in California...3 month's of choking smoke....every year....year in and year out.

Estas historias son hermosas, conocer la vida de los mejores hombres de esta tierra.como desearía la traducción en español.

Wow!there's actually a video.. thanks..

Skousen had to be into other stuff I think, many of the things he said in this talk are remarkably similar to some teachings of theosophy and other esoteric doctrines.

It wasn't so much a miracle as it was a malignant tumor in it's developmental stages, to be sure.

Excellent!