Discussions toward a better understanding of LDS doctrine, history, and culture. Discussion of Christianity, religion, and faith in general is welcome.
Interesting and entertaining, with a bit of thought-provoking wisdom:
Note: In LDS history, such familial disavowal is regarded as senseless persecution for one's strength of conviction. When we do it today to family members who join another church, come out as gay, or switch political parties, it's regarded by some as being for their own good.
I wonder if something we regard as a heroic sacrifice today works both ways. Is risking family ire to be one's authentic self still praiseworthy?
And his observation about his ancestors losing their children because they disowned them over something as petty as a change in faith. If only people could recognize that the sword cuts both ways.
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
I really like this column as well. If only the Deseret News would also publish Kirby's articles. The SL trib is like preaching to the choir on liberal viewpoints.
