One of the women I home teach is moving today. She is a single mom, doing her best, and is moving to be closer to family. I sent out emails and text messages to make sure some folks could be there to help her. When I checked up on things later this morning, my friend informed me that 20 brethren had showed up, he was 15 minutes late, and had nothing to do. It was done.
I may not agree with all those brethren on all points, but my heart was filled with love for them this morning. An organization that creates that many good men can't be all bad. That's 1 reason I stay.
-SBRed
1 Reason Why I Stay
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In the absence of knowledge or faith there is always hope.
Once there was a gentile...who came before Hillel. He said "Convert me on the condition that you teach me the whole Torah while I stand on one foot." Hillel converted him, saying: That which is despicable to you, do not do to your fellow, this is the whole Torah, and the rest is commentary, go and learn it."
My Introduction
Once there was a gentile...who came before Hillel. He said "Convert me on the condition that you teach me the whole Torah while I stand on one foot." Hillel converted him, saying: That which is despicable to you, do not do to your fellow, this is the whole Torah, and the rest is commentary, go and learn it."
My Introduction
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"Not all those who wander are lost" —Tolkien
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Roadrunner
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Agreed, and thanks for sharing.
I believe that generally, and within reason, people are happier when serving others. Our church does promote a culture of service.
I believe that generally, and within reason, people are happier when serving others. Our church does promote a culture of service.
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Thank you for this.
I see through my glass, darkly - as I play my saxophone in harmony with the other instruments in God's orchestra. (h/t Elder Joseph Wirthlin)
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
Even if people view many things differently, the core Gospel principles (LOVE; belief in the unseen but hoped; self-reflective change; symbolic cleansing; striving to recognize the will of the divine; never giving up) are universal.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Agree - I have had people help me out.
It is something sorely lacking outside the church and a mark of a genuine community. It is true Christianity.
It is something sorely lacking outside the church and a mark of a genuine community. It is true Christianity.
DASH1730 "An Area Authority...[was] asked...who...would go to the Telestial kingdom. His answer: "murderers, adulterers and a lot of surprised Mormons!"'
1ST PRES 1978 "[LDS] believe...there is truth in many religions and philosophies...good and great religious leaders... have raised the spiritual, moral, and ethical awareness of their people. When we speak of The [LDS] as the only true church...it is...authorized to administer the ordinances...by Jesus Christ... we do not mean... it is the only teacher of truth."
1ST PRES 1978 "[LDS] believe...there is truth in many religions and philosophies...good and great religious leaders... have raised the spiritual, moral, and ethical awareness of their people. When we speak of The [LDS] as the only true church...it is...authorized to administer the ordinances...by Jesus Christ... we do not mean... it is the only teacher of truth."
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LookingHard
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I have watched this guy's commentary on the Institute https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3 ... fD_peR4HYA and agreed with much, but couldn't tell if he was just trying to ding the church or really just honest.
I just watched this one on "Staying Mormon" ("why I stay?"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRjjyDtpWDo Very interesting. Sounds like he very well is just trying his best and being vocal about it.
Here is his channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3 ... fD_peR4HYA
I just watched this one on "Staying Mormon" ("why I stay?"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRjjyDtpWDo Very interesting. Sounds like he very well is just trying his best and being vocal about it.
Here is his channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3 ... fD_peR4HYA
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SilentDawning
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I think its great that people showed up to help. That wouldn't have been me, as I finished with moving a few years ago, but the whole service orientation in that story is great.
"It doesn't have to be about the Church (church) all the time!" -- SD
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. No price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
A man asked Jesus "do all roads lead to you?" Jesus responds,”most roads don’t lead anywhere, but I will travel any road to find you.” Adapted from The Shack, William Young
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. No price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
A man asked Jesus "do all roads lead to you?" Jesus responds,”most roads don’t lead anywhere, but I will travel any road to find you.” Adapted from The Shack, William Young
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I think this is why most of us hang around. It is so hard to replace that community that the church can provide.
The challenge for me personally is to not let the bad overwhelm me so I do not appreciate the good.
The challenge for me personally is to not let the bad overwhelm me so I do not appreciate the good.
Faith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction--faith in fiction is a damnable false hope. Thomas A. Edison
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” Neil deGrasse Tyson
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” Neil deGrasse Tyson