tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post5979240908394982549..comments2023-05-19T07:34:03.742-07:00Comments on Three is a Magic Number: A Time and a PlaceAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270819130380590113noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-8090033220251636332010-10-01T13:04:29.206-07:002010-10-01T13:04:29.206-07:00Oh, geez - what an idiot...wait, that wasn't v...Oh, geez - what an idiot...wait, that wasn't very Christ-like...um, what an unfortunate reaction to a simple bumper sticker. I think this is what we keep hearing about from the church when it comes to being 'judgemental'. Too many people are trying to remove other's political motes instead of being critical of their own point of view.Hunter Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244885861306848292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-39421458648842761062010-09-16T23:04:01.189-07:002010-09-16T23:04:01.189-07:00I was interested to read this Alison...A few month...I was interested to read this Alison...A few months ago I ventured to ask a friend in Utah why almost all LDS are against Obama (we English LDS this side of the pond just don't get it!) I don't pretend to be an expert in American politics and was genuinely interested in being enlightened! However, when I dared to offer one positve comment about him I was subjected to an almost vitriolic attack that left me stunned! As is usually the case when people act this way, it did nothing to persuade me to her cause, but did leave me wondering about my choice 'friends'! She has not spoken to me since. Shame.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542013672543007574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-28851364036150772362010-09-15T20:59:54.271-07:002010-09-15T20:59:54.271-07:00I hope that Anonymous was sincere but it that comm...I hope that Anonymous was sincere but it that comment made me laugh - sorry. <br /><br />As far as such a cowardly expression of political views. I am so sorry. But I hope it gives you hope to know that in my class tonight (first one of the semester) we had the most engaging and open discussion about pluralism and political views. I can't tell you how excited I am to teach this bunch of kids. They really get it. <br /><br />On another note, the church published http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-mormon-ethic-of-civility<br /><br />last year. I have found it the absolute best for helping to explain to church members the what/how/why of the churches role, view etc. in politics. <br /><br />(Sorry I don't know how to do links in comments.)Russ and Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282748079500406110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-65851035467580377192010-09-15T19:32:17.529-07:002010-09-15T19:32:17.529-07:00It is interesting to see Mitt Romney and Harry Rei...It is interesting to see Mitt Romney and Harry Reid, polar opposites politically, but both living the gospel as best as they can - and the Church does not make a statement about either. <br /><br />One of my spirituality gauges is monitoring how much time I spend researching politics. I believe in being well informed, etc., but if I am up past midnight researching or feeling constantly argumentative, I know I need to restore some balance. Hopefully your note writers can take a step back and get their feelings under control for their sakes. <br /><br />I have lots of democratic friends in the church. I pray for them every day. JUST KIDDING!!! It usually doesn't even occur to most of my friends and I to discuss our political differences until the husbands are around. Funny how that goes...Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373367853736211523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-80394355507598525332010-09-15T08:30:08.871-07:002010-09-15T08:30:08.871-07:00What a way to put a black mark on what was such a ...What a way to put a black mark on what was such a wonderful day. :(<br />Good for you for having a good attitude about it. Nobody's perfect and I guess some people make that more obvious than others...Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902110059235002538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-54676715656284428582010-09-15T07:37:07.692-07:002010-09-15T07:37:07.692-07:00I agree with MotherBeck--leaving anonymous notes l...I agree with MotherBeck--leaving anonymous notes like that is pathetic, cowardly behavior! What a day-dampener. Like you said, I'm glad you're confident in your convictions.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108308671838846260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-91309503706533034092010-09-15T07:34:20.177-07:002010-09-15T07:34:20.177-07:00You're right, I shouldn't have left that n...You're right, I shouldn't have left that note, and I apologize forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-49866805189509320502010-09-15T04:41:30.609-07:002010-09-15T04:41:30.609-07:00If only everyone would adopt my personal philosoph...If only everyone would adopt my personal philosophy and just vote for whoever is hottest..I think it would end a lot of this negative discourse:) Seriously though, that makes me so angry. Did they really think that you would pick up their note and be like "wow..I guess we have been fooled for so long. Good thing this note set us straight". Psychos.Lori Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712324212822794959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-71271051584778405552010-09-15T00:35:17.886-07:002010-09-15T00:35:17.886-07:00What I love about members of the church with polar...What I love about members of the church with polar opposite political opinions is that it shows how Mormons really AREN'T mindless sheep that just follow each other and don't know how to think for themselves. <br /><br />I am not an Obama supporter, but I am not an Obama hater, either. There is room in this church for all of us. I hate that some people are of the opinion that "it's against church doctrine to be a Democrat." REALLY?? Sad. Many church members conveniently forget that the majority of members don't even live in this country and DON'T CARE AT ALL FOR AMERICAN POLITICS.<br /><br />Overall, you are completely right in that the Temple is NOT the place to try to "correct" and "misguided" members of their political views. I'm sure the note writer is just completely adamant in their own views and want to help. They probably would have talked to you if they had met you face to face. I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt here. But it's kinda hard.<br /><br />Okay, I'm just scratching the surface of what my thoughts on all this really are. It's late. I am sleepy. Maybe I'll come back and comment some more.Sariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981572489799765566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608574986922869165.post-49721616049753735292010-09-14T22:56:16.525-07:002010-09-14T22:56:16.525-07:00I was so happy when I started reading this post an...I was so happy when I started reading this post and them jut felt total sadness when I got to the note part. There are so many things I could say right now that I am feeling but i won't. I have a few friends (really good friends in my opinion) that are on the opposite side of the political spectrum from me and I DON'T CARE!! They are great people! I am so sorry you were a target of such cowardice, and that you are a strong enough member to handle it the right way.MotherBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934367972521883020noreply@blogger.com