Elder Cook urges young adults to 'be lights,' reject spiritual camouflage
November 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM MT · via Church News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Elder Quentin L. Cook told young adults at a BYU-Hawaii devotional to avoid 'spiritual camouflage' and be visible in their faith, warning against blending into secular culture.
Speaking to several thousand students and young single adults, Cook emphasized living gospel principles openly and resisting pressure to hide religious identity in professional and social settings.
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