Dallin H. Oaks

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1932 · age 94

Dallin Harris Oaks is an American religious leader and former jurist who is the eighteenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as the first counselor in the church's First Presidency from 2018 to 2025. He was called as a member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984.

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2012“None should resist the plea that we unite to increase our concern for the welfare and future of our children - the rising generation.”In their words6 October 2012Dallin H. Oaks, Dallin H. Oaks Advocates for Children, Deseret NewsRead the whole statement

2011“Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions.”In their wordsApril 2011Desire, Dallin H. Oaks, April 2011Read the whole statement

2010“Unpopular minority religions are especially dependent upon a constitutional guarantee of free exercise of religion.”In their words17 September 2010Fundamentals of Our ConstitutionsRead the whole statement

2006“The Atonement of Jesus Christ and the healing it offers do much more than provide the opportunity for repentance from sins.”In their wordsOctober 2006He Heals the Heavy Laden, Dallin H. Oaks, October 2006Read the whole statement

2004“If we choose the wrong road, we choose the wrong destination.”In their wordsOctober 2004Be Not Deceived, Dallin H. Oaks, October 2004Read the whole statement

1991“You can never get enough of what you don't need, because what you don't need won't satisfy you.”In their wordsNovember 1991Joy and Mercy, Dallin H. Oaks, November 1991Read the whole statement

1932Born12 August 1932