I challenge all of us to work with people of other faiths to improve the moral fabric of our communities, nations, and world and to protect religious freedom. To do this, we need to understand and comprehend “things which have been” (D&C 88:79), with particular emphasis on events that were precursors to the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that still need to be protected. These are the underpinnings of our Judeo-Christian heritage and bless people worldwide.

If we understand these events, we can help protect, defend, and enhance knowledge that will bless mankind, prepare us for the kingdom of God, and bring us happiness and joy. Much of what we will do to improve the moral fabric of society and protect religious freedom will be accomplished in our families and communities.

Two versions of this talk are available at https://www.byui.edu/devotionals/elder-quentin-l-cook-graduation-2011 and https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2012/09/restoring-morality-and-religious-freedom?lang=eng. The button below goes to the latter.