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Friday, 07 November 2008 23:44 |
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 This evening we had the pleasure to go as a ward family to the Oakland temple. We were fortunate to have only a lone protester standing outside the gate when we left at 8:30. Later at his house, Bishop Bain directed me to this talk. I am shocked by how apt it is to the current fervor over Proposition 8 and the current state of our country. Wise words 30 years ago, and still very insightful and thought provoking today.
The following is an excerpt from the talk "Meeting the Challenges of Today"by NEAL A. MAXWEL, Oct. 1978
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Discipleship includes good citizenship; and in this connection, if you are careful students of the statements of the modern prophets, you will have noticed that with rare exceptions--especially when the First Presidency has spoken out--the concerns expressed have been over moral issues, not issues between political parties. The declarations are about principles, not people, and causes, not candidates. ... But make no mistake about it, brothers and sisters, in the months and years ahead, events are likely to require each member to decide whether or not he will follow the First Presidency. Members will find it more difficult to halt longer between two opinions (see 1 Kings 18:21). |
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 14:53 |
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Sunday, 13 July 2008 16:06 |
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 An article appeared in the Contra Costa Times last Thursday that sparked a wave of controversy and emotion. The article tried to make the point that the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints "leadership's sway over the issue of homosexuality may be weakening" and that there is a significant group of church members who are standing up to speak out against President Monson and his call to support the November ballot measure. After a variety of comments in church meetings today I decided to republish the article here (click read more) as well as the forum comments that resulted from the article (following the page break). I use the handle sloarch07 in the comments.
I want to encourage my friends and family who support and sustain (or merely agree with) President Monson to speak out and be a voice in defense of marriage online, at school, and in the workplace. If we don't speak out who will? Please do what you can for this important effort. Feel free to use some of the comments I made as inspiration to post on other online forums or in speaking with your friends. I don't purport to have all the answers but hopefully I will inspire you to speak boldly and with love. I also would encourage you to read President Monson's Letter and remember that this is an assignment given to us from a Prophet of God. Thank you for your faith. |
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Saturday, 13 October 2007 08:34 |
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I was recently asked, “Is the United States still the best country to
live in or should we all move to Canada?” My initial reaction was that
Canada is too cold, but after more thought I've decided to outline some of the reasons why
I still think the United States of America is the best country in the
world.
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