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There is a war going
on in this world
in which our most cherished
and basic doctrines
are under attack.
I am speaking specifically of
the doctrine of the family.
The sanctity of the home
and the essential purposes
of the family are being
questioned, criticized,
and assaulted on every front.
I recently read the story of
Marie Madeleine Cardon, who,
with her family, received
the message of the restored
gospel of Jesus Christ from
the first missionaries called
to serve in Italy in 1850.
She was a young woman
of 17 or 18 years of age
when they were baptized.
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Good day.
[BELLS RINGING]
[THUD]
[GROANS]
Pastore, I caught this woman
preaching false doctrine
in Town Square.
[CRYING]
This is heresy!
Blasphemy against our doctrine!
What do we do to
heretics and blasphemers?
[INAUDIBLE]
Punish her!
[CRYING AND SCREAMING]
They did it right in
front of us all just
for being a woman,
Papa, and for teaching
the gospel from the Bible.
I'm sorry you had to see--
She almost died for declaring
the truth, for doing no wrong!
Oh, my dear Marie.
Perhaps now she has the
smallest understanding
for how Christ must have felt
standing courageously alone,
scourged and crucified
for proclaiming the truth.
[CRYING]
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Marie!
Marie!
These men are preaching of a
restoration, of a prophet who
speaks to God today.
Ms. Cardon?
Good day.
We have come to preach to your
family about Jesus Christ.
It appears that the Lord does
still answer prayers, Papa.
They are the same men
who I saw in my dream.
Oh, God has blessed us, Marie.
He sent them to us just
as you said He would.
The same Church led by Christ
has been restored to the earth.
He has called a prophet and
apostles to lead us today
just as He did then.
Anyone who wishes to hear more
is welcome to come to our home.
The elders will be
answering questions.
Please come and read
with us the scriptures.
Well, they can't get away
without being punished!
It's heresy!
That it is!
God has spoken and
doesn't need a prophet
to tell us what to do.
But we have to stop this now
before it spreads any further.
We are servants of
God and have come
to preach the
everlasting gospel, which
has been restored to the
earth in these last days,
revealed to a prophet.
Your family can be eternal--not
just together in this life,
but forever.
[DISTANT CROWD YELLING]
I think it's time for us to go.
There is only one way
out--through that mob.
Perhaps they will
listen to our message.
It doesn't look like they can
hear to heed the good word
or let you leave peaceably.
Then I guess we'll leave
it in the Lord's hands.
But maybe the Lord expects
us to do our part first.
Let's burn it down!
Marie, stop!
We'll all be killed!
Perhaps.
But we must put our
trust in the Lord.
Send out the false prophets!
[INAUDIBLE] Torch that Bible!
Do you think it's fireproof?
We're about to find out!
Quiet!
Marie, you have
betrayed the gospel.
But this is the same Bible
I've always believed in.
I remain loyal to the truth.
I've just received
more of it now.
You have violated
your oath to God.
It is our duty,
as God's children,
to learn all of His truth
and teach others the same.
Heretic!
Send them out!
Burn it down!
Hey!
Hey, hey!
These elders are
under my protection!
You will not harm one
hair on their heads.
Now leave this place or
face the wrath of God.
All right.
All of you return to your homes.
There is nothing to do here.
Marie, your conviction
stands on its own.
We are immovable, sir.
You really believe
what they teach?
With all of my heart,
I know it to be true.
Well, I have some questions
when it all settles down some.
Bring them by, and we will talk.
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Even when the world is
shouting in our ears
that these principles are
no longer relevant, if it
is the Lord's plan, it
should also be our plan.
The Lord needs us to
be brave, steadfast,
and immovable warriors
who will defend His plan
and teach the upcoming
generations His truth.
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