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Handbook (LDS Church)
The ''Handbook'' (formerly the ''Church Handbook of Instructions'' and earlier the ''General Handbook of Instructions'') is a two-volume book of instructions and policies for leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The books are prepared by the church's First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Along with the church's standard works (i.e., its scriptural canon), the ''Handbook'' stands as the preeminent policy and practice guide for the leaders of the LDS Church.〔Frank O. May, Jr., "General Handbook of Instructions", in Daniel H. Ludlow (ed), ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'', (New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1992) (2:541 ).〕 The LDS Church only distributes copies of the handbook to individuals who fill certain leadership callings within the church hierarchy, although one of the two volumes can be accessed on the church's official website.〔Peggy Fletcher Stack, ("LDS Church handbook on social issues available online" ), ''Salt Lake Tribune'', 2010-11-26.〕
==Purpose==
In general, the ''Handbook'' contains institutional church policies as opposed to church doctrine.〔 However, brief statements of doctrine are commonly presented at the start of sections in the handbook in order to provide the doctrinal context in which the policies are being set and implemented.〔For example, in discussing the church's position on elective abortion, the handbook states, "The Lord commanded, 'Thou shalt not ... kill, nor do anything like unto it' (D&C 59:6). The Church opposes elective abortion for personal or social convenience." : ''Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishops'', (Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2010), p. 163.〕 In this way, the ''Handbook'' unifies the church's scripture and creeds with its ecclesiology and polity.
''Handbook'' acts as a "standard reference point" for bishops and other leaders to make decisions. These leaders are encouraged to follow the handbook "with the guidance of the Holy Ghost" and with "sensitivity to individual circumstances".
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