This article in no way suggested that you shouldn't vote or that you shouldn't be discerning and use your knowledge of the restored gospel in making decisions. What it suggests is that we cool our tempers, curb our rancor, seek friendship and understanding instead of division.
MaryannNovember 6, 2024
To Commenters: Please remember that much of what we experience and see in the USA is VERY good. There are still many, many wonderful people within and outside of our faith who love God and are striving to serve Him. Although we do struggle with contention (like every other nation), if that is all we see, and we allow it to overshadow everything that is good about our nation, we are missing out on a lot.
KAMNovember 5, 2024
For some issues God can't be on both sides.
Val LNovember 4, 2024
In the Book of Mormon there were Gadianton Robbers, and they caused so many problems that "it became expedient that all the people, both the Nephites and Lamanites should take up arms against them". (3 Nephi 2:11) The Book of Mormon is a guide to the latter days. One day, we will need to decide to choose a side that we believe is the best one to bless our community and preserve our Constitution...and vote! I'm sorry, but this article seemed to shame us for taking sides and to not vote? The last days will be filled with good and evil. Hopefully, we can choose the best of two choices. I have decided to vote, and pray that my vote may lead to the best outcome!
Margaret BourneNovember 4, 2024
I am not American nor do I live in America, so I am an outsider looking in. And what I see is not good. I totally agree with your article that so many of your countrymen, probably many who have been in the military together, fighting together for a common cause are now at each other's throats, threatening all sorts of calamities. Please, all, turn to God and live. Our country is not perfect by any means, so we can all learn from the Saviour's teachings. If only we will do so before its too late. Please, please, turn to God. He will succor us all, yes, everyone, on both sides.
Jean CallisterNovember 4, 2024
Thank you for this timely article. I would like to plaster the walls of my home with it! I am silly enough to like plays on words. Here is a little story to illustrate: A man named Anger married a lady named Rage. When their first child was born, they wondered what to name it. They decided to use a combination of letters from both names and called it Danger. Don't mess with this family!
Robert StarlingNovember 4, 2024
Thank you, Maurine, for your kind and gentle voice of sanity in insane times. Jesus asked all of us who love him to "come follow me". When he was lifted up on the cross by those who expressed their feelings in the ultimate "cancellation" of his teachings and his example, he said, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do". If we are to truly be His followers, we too must forgive those who have different views, even when we believe they "know not what they do".
David C Hobson, DDSNovember 4, 2024
So sad to have to hold your nose to vote!
Lynn DNovember 4, 2024
Thank you!! I wish everyone could read this and feel the same as we do!!
May Heavenly Father Bless You and all of America!!
One Concerned Gramma
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Maurine Jensen ProctorNovember 6, 2024
This article in no way suggested that you shouldn't vote or that you shouldn't be discerning and use your knowledge of the restored gospel in making decisions. What it suggests is that we cool our tempers, curb our rancor, seek friendship and understanding instead of division.
MaryannNovember 6, 2024
To Commenters: Please remember that much of what we experience and see in the USA is VERY good. There are still many, many wonderful people within and outside of our faith who love God and are striving to serve Him. Although we do struggle with contention (like every other nation), if that is all we see, and we allow it to overshadow everything that is good about our nation, we are missing out on a lot.
KAMNovember 5, 2024
For some issues God can't be on both sides.
Val LNovember 4, 2024
In the Book of Mormon there were Gadianton Robbers, and they caused so many problems that "it became expedient that all the people, both the Nephites and Lamanites should take up arms against them". (3 Nephi 2:11) The Book of Mormon is a guide to the latter days. One day, we will need to decide to choose a side that we believe is the best one to bless our community and preserve our Constitution...and vote! I'm sorry, but this article seemed to shame us for taking sides and to not vote? The last days will be filled with good and evil. Hopefully, we can choose the best of two choices. I have decided to vote, and pray that my vote may lead to the best outcome!
Margaret BourneNovember 4, 2024
I am not American nor do I live in America, so I am an outsider looking in. And what I see is not good. I totally agree with your article that so many of your countrymen, probably many who have been in the military together, fighting together for a common cause are now at each other's throats, threatening all sorts of calamities. Please, all, turn to God and live. Our country is not perfect by any means, so we can all learn from the Saviour's teachings. If only we will do so before its too late. Please, please, turn to God. He will succor us all, yes, everyone, on both sides.
Jean CallisterNovember 4, 2024
Thank you for this timely article. I would like to plaster the walls of my home with it! I am silly enough to like plays on words. Here is a little story to illustrate: A man named Anger married a lady named Rage. When their first child was born, they wondered what to name it. They decided to use a combination of letters from both names and called it Danger. Don't mess with this family!
Robert StarlingNovember 4, 2024
Thank you, Maurine, for your kind and gentle voice of sanity in insane times. Jesus asked all of us who love him to "come follow me". When he was lifted up on the cross by those who expressed their feelings in the ultimate "cancellation" of his teachings and his example, he said, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do". If we are to truly be His followers, we too must forgive those who have different views, even when we believe they "know not what they do".
David C Hobson, DDSNovember 4, 2024
So sad to have to hold your nose to vote!
Lynn DNovember 4, 2024
Thank you!! I wish everyone could read this and feel the same as we do!! May Heavenly Father Bless You and all of America!! One Concerned Gramma
Kathy McFarlansNovember 4, 2024
Amen, amen, amen!
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