Episode #81 – Victims of a Four-Foot Broomstick
Yet another article about how Mormons are leaders, but from a different angle! Mormons aren’t just business leaders because they love business, but because Church culture helps people learn to organize others.
The Ogden Temple Facelift. Good or bad? Does it diss the original architect? Are we ditching a dated, but unique, building in favor of something far more modern, generic, and less distinctive?
The Washington Post acknowledges that Mormons know how to use the internet. We take charge of our own message and don’t let other dominate the conversation.
John Huntsman: Jack Mormon. It’s official, but we still love him.
Assorted: San Salvador Temple dedicated; Mormons quest for the White House; an openly gay man serving in a bishopric; and more Washington, DC singles! This time on PBS!
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A temple is dedicated as a literal House of the Lord. As such, the finest materials and craftsmanship available are used to build that House and to create a place where Heaven meets Earth. When a temple's materials are less than "fine" and its exterior fails to cast the mind heavenward, engendering instead analogies of flying saucers or birthday cakes or nicknames like "ol' Carrot Top," it is appropriate to redesign, reconstruct, and rededicate that House of God. Out of a reverence for the Lord and *His* House, I support the reconstruction of the Ogden temple and hope to see a similar reconstruction in Provo.
I am delighted with Mitch Mayne's call to serve in a bishopric. It places into action—in a very visible way—the directive from the new handbook, which has given hope to many who silently suffer or who have left the Church to find acceptance. Mitch will offer an LGTB perspective—not uncommon in the San Francisco area—on living actively in the Church. Though I am "open" to only some, I am a celibate gay member serving as the clerk in a stake presidency in Idaho. I have felt that suffering first hand; however, I am happily serving in a indispensable way in my stake. I offer a collection of talents nearly perfectly suited to my calling. I am so glad to be living in a time when I can be actively serving the Lord in His kingdom instead of left on the outside looking in.
I appreciate your comments, Jeff. And the story of Mitch Mayne. Since Prop 8 I have been watching for an example like the one you've put forth. Thank you.
I agree that an openly gay but celibate man serving as Bishop is wonderful news! I think it really opens a lot of doors for conversation with our gay friends. Obviously everyone has sexual urges and The Law of Chastity should be followed, regardless of orientation! I just wish my gay friends could see this. Because I am Republican and Mormon I am pretty much seen as enemy number 1 to people that used to be my best friends and they have "defriended" my on Facebook. I still want them to know the joy of following Heavenly Father's plan to the best of their ability.
Not through the episode yet, but just heard Geo.'s ? about fewer comments now than in the Springtime. Other than the obvious answer that things are just more propagative in the Spring, I have a suggestion. At the end of the show please tell us what you've just told us. I'll explain.
Usually I am multi-tasking while listening to your show. I'll hear something and think, "I think I'll comment on that." Then some conversations are (interesting but) tangential. So, in the buzz, I forget what I wanted to say. The last time I made a comment happened to be last Spring. And I was determined to do so. Therefore, I relistened to much of the episode to jog my memory about what I wanted to comment on. In my case, at least, a summary at the end of the show would help me remember items on which I may have wanted to comment.
Speaking of tangential: do you have a stance on "preposition stranding?" Ok or not ok? I just did it both ways. Where is the line?