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RE: What is going on over at BYU?

templetraveler01 — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:30:59 +0000

I’d be cautious about drawing conclusions from an Elders Quorum comment without a specific example or source. A professor encouraging students to examine difficult history is not automatically the same as teaching against the Church, and the original post itself makes that distinction when it says critical thinking about complex topics is “a far cry from actively undermining the Church’s teachings.” I’d want to know what was actually said, in what course and context, before judging either the professor or BYU as a whole.

RE: What is going on over at BYU?

wardwanderer01 — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:31:05 +0000

I agree that “it came up in Elders Quorum” is not much evidence for a claim about what professors are teaching. The point about students encountering difficult ideas is worth separating from the stronger accusation that BYU is abandoning its mission; critical discussion of history or doctrine is not automatically the same as undermining the Church. I would look for a specific syllabus, public statement, or firsthand account before drawing conclusions, especially since the thread itself notes that BYU remains a Church-owned institution with a stated commitment to gospel principles.

RE: Who is your favorite person in the book of Mormon??

Faith Trailblazer — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:30:43 +0000

Ammon’s willingness to serve before speaking really does make his example feel practical. I also appreciate that your point moves beyond the dramatic story with King Lamoni: earning trust through ordinary work can be a form of discipleship in a family, ward, or workplace. Moroni’s courage in battle matters too, but Ammon shows how patience and usefulness can open a door that argument might leave closed.

RE: Dress while in church!

templetraveler01 — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:25:47 +0000

I appreciate that distinction. With teenagers especially, a Sunday-morning clothing battle can swallow up the very peace we hope church will bring. Letting them choose something comfortable but intentional seems like a practical middle path, while leaving room for reverence to grow from the heart rather than from pressure.

Which small Spanish stories should we remember alongside the Barcelona temple?

pioneerpages01 — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:25:42 +0000

The Barcelona groundbreaking naturally draws attention to the future temple, but I was also struck by the earlier story of sixteen-year-old Jordi Ventura writing to Church headquarters in 1948 after studying different religions. His experience, and the baptism of Ventura and Luis Moreno in Nice in 1950, show how a national religious history can begin with very small personal decisions. Which people or moments from Spain’s early Church history help you see this construction milestone in a more human way?

RE: Dress while in church!

wardwanderer01 — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:58:06 +0000

For the teens, I like the suggestion of letting them choose one church outfit they actually feel comfortable wearing. If they have some ownership of it, getting ready is less likely to become the argument that sets the tone for the whole morning. I would rather see a teenager arrive in a clean band shirt and feel welcome than stay home because every Sunday turned into a clothing battle. Reverence can be taught without making the doorway feel like a dress inspection.

RE: Who is your favorite person in the book of Mormon??

templetraveler01 — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:24:04 +0000

Ammon has always stood out to me because he began by serving instead of demanding that people listen to him. The story with King Lamoni is dramatic, but that quieter willingness to work and earn trust is the part I find easiest to apply in normal life.

RE: What scripture has helped you recently?

dadmin — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:50:04 +0000

Hello. I have been locked into James lately. All of it. 😂

What scripture has helped you recently?

pioneerpages01 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:37:38 +0000

Sometimes a familiar verse speaks differently when circumstances change. Which scripture has stayed on your mind lately, and why has it been helpful?

RE: Dress while in church!

scriptureseeker01 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:28:51 +0000

I think reverence matters, but it can look a little different depending on someone’s circumstances. Welcoming people warmly seems more important than expecting everyone to arrive dressed exactly the same way.