Spencer Cox: “These shutdowns reflect a growing pattern, not just against…”

“Chinese authorities didn't even accuse the church of wrongdoing, only that it had not been registered with the state. But we all know what that really means. You cannot worship unless it's on the government's terms. These shutdowns reflect a growing pattern, not just against Latter Day Saints, but against many faiths and nonprofits with any ties to the West. This is what authoritarianism looks like. Pressure abroad, coercion at home, and total disregard for faith and belief. And it's why Utahns must remain vigilant.” (18:16–18:25)

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