{"product_id":"agency-vices-and-the-proper-john-benson-9781540619198","title":"Agency, Vices and the Proper Role of Government: A Mormon Perspective on Liberty, Government, and Legislating Morality","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an attempt to illustrate the just and righteous relation of earthly government and its responsibilities, if any, in regards to debauchery and vices (i.e. gambling, liquor, pornography, prostitution, etc.). This writing has been approached primarily based on the teachings of the prophets and apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as other notable individuals. I recognize the potential inherent fallacies in such an \"appeal to authority\", nevertheless, I present the following for your consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile this book does not attempt to present the historical statistical data regarding the impact of vices and debaucheries on a community, many of the statements contained within are presented based on the evidence of such influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the statements contained within this book encompass the following topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment regulation of vices and debauchery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo debauchery and vices violate the rights of others?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould a distinction be made between public and private vices?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe effect of vices and debaucheries on a community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoral agency and liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom versus license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe proper role of government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Benson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540619192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540619198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"John Benson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48436847673599,"sku":"9781540619198","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eb15d071-70cc-4678-b459-4a5eff4f3c43.jpg?v=1777158174","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/agency-vices-and-the-proper-john-benson-9781540619198","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}