One sense of this popular term was used to call for the cancellation of Sister Wendy Nelson’s speech last week. Another sense of the same word was used to defend its occurrence.

Loving the Savior with all of our heart, soul and might is the first and great commandment. However, coming to love Him requires knowing Him. The Savior commanded us to do just that three times in the Doctrine and Covenants as He challenged us to “learn of me.” And the Kirtland revelations teach us much about Him.

We need to remember that before-and-after pictures are usually selling something. Before and after in real life usually takes much longer. We have much to learn from the “before,” lessons we can’t learn from a quick “after.”

After the Prophet Joseph Smith, there was no more important witness of the early Restoration than Oliver Cowdery. Except Joseph, he was present during more of the translation of the Book of Mormon than any other person, and participated in several extraordinary Restoration events. So, what could've led to his excommunication?