The Danger of Anger

In the English language, danger and anger are only differentiated by one letter. Why is anger so dangerous?

Power

We loose our power when we succumb to anger and fear.

There are two types of power. One is an everlasting power, the power by which God operates.

No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned; By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile— Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy; D&C 121:41-43

The other is a temporary, worldly power illustrated in the following definition:

Power: the ability or right to control people or things, political control of a country or area, a person or organization that has a lot of control and influence over other people or organizations Mirriam Webster 

When we choose to obey to the laws of God and obtain his power, “[our] dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto [us] forever and ever.” D&C 121:46

Those who choose to exercise unrighteous dominion or temporary power over the souls of others, will find their life riddled with insecurity, turmoil, and fear.

How is anger used as a tool of control?

The Book of Mormon teaches us how corrupt leaders use anger to control their people and promote their purposes. People who would normally be at peace one with one another allow themselves to be stirred up to anger by evil and conspiring men. These men are not concerned about their people; they seek for worldly power.

3 Therefore he had accomplished his design, for he had hardened the hearts of the Lamanites and blinded their minds, and stirred them unto anger, insomuch that he had gathered together a numerous host to go to battle against the Nephites.

8 For behold, his designs were to stir up the Lamanites to anger against the Nephites; this he did that he might usurp great power over them, and also that he might gain power over the Nephites by bringing them into bondage Alma 43:3, 8. See also Mosiah 21:1-13, Alma 2:7-10, Alma 24:1, Alma 47:1- 48:4, Alma 63:14-15, Helaman 1:16-17, Helaman 4:1-5, Ether 15:6

We are taught how anger is used as a tool of the devil.

19 For the kingdom of the devil must shake, and they which belong to it must needs be stirred up unto repentance, or the devil will grasp them with his everlasting chains, and they be stirred up to anger, and perish;
20 For behold, at that day shall he rage in the hearts of the children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is good. 2 Nephi 28:19-20

When we feel ourselves stirred up to anger, we can know it is not of God.

Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the hearts of men with anger, one against another; but this is my doctrine, that such things should be done away. 3 Nephi 11:30

Warning: The following video is full of violence and anger. You will notice that violence and anger come from both sides. No one can claim to be innocent in the riots that ensue. Those who participate in the fighting bring bondage and destruction upon themselves.

I have sworn in my wrath, and decreed wars upon the face of the earth, and the wicked shall slay the wicked, and fear shall come upon every man; D&C 63:33 

But, behold, the judgments of God will overtake the wicked; and it is by the wicked that the wicked are punished; for it is the wicked that stir up the hearts of the children of men unto bloodshed. Mormon 4:5

Who is in control?

“While we all like to believe we have the fortitude to stand by our own convictions during any situation, most of us tend to follow the behaviors of others. But what’s particularly strange is that when enough of us get together, we end up doing some really bizarre, nonsensical, and downright violent things that we’d never consider on our own. Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as herd or mob mentality, and when you consider the past and present, you realize it’s led to some major “What were they thinking?!” moments.” Top 10 Instances Of Mob Mentality 

Why I don't watch the news

I don't believe pretending all is well when it is not, but watching the news promoted by the mainstream media doesn't help solve the problems. The news is almost entirely fear based.
I find it interesting that the fearful are ranked right in with the liars, whoremongers, and sorcerers.

Wherefore, I, the Lord, have said that the fearful, and the unbelieving, and all liars, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie, and the whoremonger, and the sorcerer, shall have their part in that lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. D&C 63:17

Here are the headlines of Fox News October 26, 2013, 10:16 a.m. Are they fear based or faith promoting?

Latest News

• Suspect in California officer shootings surrenders

• 'Cannonball' director Hal Needham dies

• First public auction for solar energy rights on federal lands draws no bids

• THE KELLY FILE: Rep. Grayson under fire for linking Tea Party to KKK

• FBI to probe shooting death of teen with fake gun

• Saudi women's driving kicks off without arrests

• Report shows Iran weeks away from nuke, Israel says

• Georgia man runs into burning home to get beer

• Mass. students return to school after teacher's killing

• JPMorgan strikes $4B mortgage settlement
• NSA denies website was hacked, cites internal error
• Coast Guard seizes reporter's gov't records in search
• No reports of damage after earthquake rattles Japan
• Grand jury wanted abuse indictment against JonBenet Ramsey's parents
• Military bases open their doors to home-schoolers
• Ex-Gitmo prisoner was present during Benghazi attack
• Atheists seek end to Ala. grief counseling by clergy
• Charges likely in Philly ‘Rocky’ steps stunt
• TODD STARNES: Air Force makes 'God' reference optional in oath
• Newtown residents relieved by Sandy Hook demolition

How can we more easily be controlled when we are fed a daily diet of fearsome events? Why would someone want to promote anger and fear? How are these tools used against us?  What can we do?