Joseph F. Smith: It is extremely hurtful for any man...enjoying the gift of the Holy Ghost, to harbor a spirit of envy, or malice, or retaliation, or intolerance toward or against his fellowmen.1

Spencer W. Kimball, N. Eldon Tanner & Marion G. Romney: We implore all people, whoever and wherever they are, to banish hate from their lives...[L]eaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have consistently counseled members of the Church...to refuse all association with organizations that would deprive citizens of their civil and religious rights. 2

Ezra Taft Benson, Gordon B. Hinckley & Thomas S. Monson: We call upon all people everywhere to recommit themselves to the time-honored ideals of tolerance and mutual respect. We sincerely believe that as we acknowledge one another with consideration and compassion we will discover that we can all peacefully coexist despite our deepest differences.3

Marvin J. Ashton: Permanent peace will elude those individuals or groups whose objective is to condemn, discredit, rail at, or tear down those whose beliefs are different from their own. These people live by hatred and would destroy others insofar as it is in their power to do so....Those who preach hate, ridicule, and untruths cannot be classified as peacemakers.4

Russell M. Nelson: Through the years, discrimination based on ethnic or religious identity has led to senseless slaughter, vicious pogroms, and countless acts of cruelty. The face of history is pocked by the ugly scars of intolerance.5

Dallin H. Oaks: Our doctrines obviously condemn those who engage in so-called "gay bashing"--physical or verbal attacks on persons thought to be involved in homosexual or lesbian behavior.6

Alexander B. Morrison: The Prophet Joseph Smith, who experienced more than his share of intolerance and prejudice, understood the importance of caring for, respecting, and helping others, even those we don't agree with....It takes great courage to put away old hatreds... 7

James B. Allen: Unfortunately, truth does not always govern actions. People act according to what they believe is true (or, frequently, what they want to believe). History is filled with examples of bitter, but imaginary, charges leading believers to take up crusades against minorities who were made out to be both dangerous and subversive.8

NOTES
1.	Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, comp. by John A. Widtsoe (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1939), 255.
2.	In "News of the Church," Ensign (Mar. 1982): 75.
3.	Statement of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve, 18 Oct. 1992, cited in Church News (24 Oct. 1992): 4.
4.	Marvin J. Ashton, "Peace--A Triumph of Principles," Ensign (Nov. 1985): 69.
5.	Russell M. Nelson, "Teach Us Tolerance and Love," Ensign (May 1994): 69.
6.	Dallin H. Oaks, "Same-Gender Attraction," Ensign (Oct. 1995): 7.
7.	Alexander B. Morrison, "No More Strangers," Ensign (Sept. 2000): 16.
8.	James B. Allen, "Why Did People Act That Way?" Ensign (Dec. 1978): 21.