A well written and needed commentary, I know a lot of members of the church and non members who see announcements like this and do feel confused or let down or troubled but as is pointed out, the way the media present these things is most often very skewed. It's so important to be or get informed because the media is exceptionally biased anymore and just because the church makes a public statement doesn't make it doctrinal.
MaryannNovember 22, 2022
I think this has been a great lesson for all of us. DO NOT get your news about statements from the church by reading newspapers, the internet, or outside sources. If you want to know what the Brethren actually said when they release a statement, read it on the church's website. The statement was so simple and, for me, it just reiterates the fact that we respect the basic rights of all people, AND sexual relationships outside of marriage are STILL immoral. The media has been creating a "tempest in a teacup" over this issue, and members of the church need to avoid being deceived by the false interpretations and incorrect conclusions that have been published by them.
Ronald H SnyderNovember 22, 2022
There were Church members (including an apostle) who didn't believe that we should abandon "The Principle" when Wilford Woodruff released the "Manifesto". And members who hated that Bruce McConkie had to withdraw his assertion (in Mormon Doctrine, original edition) that the Catholic Church was the church of the devil. There were those who thought President Kimball had lost it when he gave us the revelation on priesthood.
It is not easy for old men to embrace change. I respect the "Brethren" so much for their willingness and ability to see beyond the fray and embrace correct principles like being unified and granting respect to those whose beliefs and practices are different from our own. By doing so, they obtained a similar respect from those others.
H NorthNovember 22, 2022
"We have NO obligation to reconcile with the children of the Devil." - Bruce R. McConkie
Paul HNovember 21, 2022
This "journalistic spin" is no surprise. That has happened for two centuries now regarding Church doctrine. The next item they will take on will be abortion. The Book of Mormon refers to people calling good evil and evil good. The media embodies such an approach.
Maureen GaleNovember 21, 2022
Very well stated! I like the (paraphrased) thinking: "If God is willing to fight our battles, perhaps we should let him pick them, too".
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Corey D.November 27, 2022
A well written and needed commentary, I know a lot of members of the church and non members who see announcements like this and do feel confused or let down or troubled but as is pointed out, the way the media present these things is most often very skewed. It's so important to be or get informed because the media is exceptionally biased anymore and just because the church makes a public statement doesn't make it doctrinal.
MaryannNovember 22, 2022
I think this has been a great lesson for all of us. DO NOT get your news about statements from the church by reading newspapers, the internet, or outside sources. If you want to know what the Brethren actually said when they release a statement, read it on the church's website. The statement was so simple and, for me, it just reiterates the fact that we respect the basic rights of all people, AND sexual relationships outside of marriage are STILL immoral. The media has been creating a "tempest in a teacup" over this issue, and members of the church need to avoid being deceived by the false interpretations and incorrect conclusions that have been published by them.
Ronald H SnyderNovember 22, 2022
There were Church members (including an apostle) who didn't believe that we should abandon "The Principle" when Wilford Woodruff released the "Manifesto". And members who hated that Bruce McConkie had to withdraw his assertion (in Mormon Doctrine, original edition) that the Catholic Church was the church of the devil. There were those who thought President Kimball had lost it when he gave us the revelation on priesthood. It is not easy for old men to embrace change. I respect the "Brethren" so much for their willingness and ability to see beyond the fray and embrace correct principles like being unified and granting respect to those whose beliefs and practices are different from our own. By doing so, they obtained a similar respect from those others.
H NorthNovember 22, 2022
"We have NO obligation to reconcile with the children of the Devil." - Bruce R. McConkie
Paul HNovember 21, 2022
This "journalistic spin" is no surprise. That has happened for two centuries now regarding Church doctrine. The next item they will take on will be abortion. The Book of Mormon refers to people calling good evil and evil good. The media embodies such an approach.
Maureen GaleNovember 21, 2022
Very well stated! I like the (paraphrased) thinking: "If God is willing to fight our battles, perhaps we should let him pick them, too".
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