Good insight LaDawn. Thanks for sharing!

2009-04-20T07:11:00.000-07:00

Thank you for saying this, LaDawn; you are so righ...

2009-04-08T15:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you for saying this, LaDawn; you are so right, and this is your best post so far! You really don't need to include yourself with those you address this to, you are doing more than is expected of anyone.

I especially like your point about not expecting those who were never taught morals to make moral choices. It makes me sick seeing genuinely good, well-intentioned people look down on someone as evil because that person lives with his girlfriend and has a kid, when if they would take time to get to know that person they'd find out how much they have improved their life over how they were raised. I've seen many such situations. Plus, we often forget as Mormons that those outside the church have not made the covenants we have to obey the Law of Chastity and the Word of Wisdom, and we cannot judge them as if they had.

The worst I see, though, at a church school, is how many people are there so that they don't have to associate with non-members. I understand wanting to be around those who share your beliefs and values, that is a good thing; but who did Jesus spend his time with aside from his disciples? The most vile sinners he could find, because they were in the need of the most help. It makes me so mad to see parents who don't allow their kids to play at the house of a non-member friend. It's right to be wary, but if you live strong convictions at home, they will infect the non-member home instead of the other way around more often than not. Just like how BYU-I won't let anyone without a temple recommend give a devotional or forum speech. How many missionary opportunities are they missing?

< /rant >

By the way, I hope I've been able to contribute to your B instead of an A with my petty problems you've been so willing to listen to. :)

Thanks for your post. It reminds me of "Wealth and...

2009-03-03T12:24:00.000-08:00

Thanks for your post. It reminds me of "Wealth and Poverty in America." I was privileged enough to learn about that article from Richard Johnson himself. It really makes me ask myself how much I am willing to sacrifice to bear others burdens. Those expensive jeans aren't looking so cute anymore.

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Good insight LaDawn. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for saying this, LaDawn; you are so righ...

Thanks for your post. It reminds me of "Wealth and...