tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post4497618653550427642..comments2023-12-26T10:22:04.630-05:00Comments on Things of My Soul: Mountain Meadows Massacre: Every-Day Lessons for Our TimePapa Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-21993919568717802142009-04-22T10:24:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:24:00.000-04:00"What would Jesus do?" may be an overused phrase, ..."What would Jesus do?" may be an overused phrase, but an important one. It has helped me stiffle many "children of men" reactions. If we are taking the name of Christ, we need to react like Christ. What has taken me a loooong time to learn, is that my initial reaction is NOT the right one, it is the worldly one. I must soak it in, prayerfully process it, and wait for help. And, like you, Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878083089636912645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-68720049559114672762009-04-21T12:36:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:36:00.000-04:00On the other side of things, I can clearly underst...On the other side of things, I can clearly understand why many LDS felt threatened by the anti- crowd and wanted to counter attack. I do not agree with bickering, ever, but I think it is uderstdable in this instance. <br /><br />Usually, we are defending ourselves against accusations of polygamy or racism or something, and that tends to be easier. For me, anyway, when I saw September Dawn, it KrizteeTrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10147271601778844604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-9742622734097153742009-04-21T02:34:00.000-04:002009-04-21T02:34:00.000-04:00I like D&C 98: 23-47. If only...I like D&C 98: 23-47. If only...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-25687859071537535702009-04-20T21:58:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:58:00.000-04:00I love the scripture you quoted.I love the scripture you quoted.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219023897626648057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-35804575139733611762009-04-20T18:01:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:01:00.000-04:00"We have to remember that members aren't ..."We have to remember that members aren't perfect, and that anger, hate and fear can cause people to get so far from Christ that they would fall to this level." <br /><br />Dominic, well said. <br /><br />"It is very disturbing to see people counterattack, when we should just show love to one another." <br /><br />V&N, good to hear from you - and I agree completely.Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-48755328691928232842009-04-20T13:47:00.000-04:002009-04-20T13:47:00.000-04:00I have one phrase for you..." The spirit of conten...I have one phrase for you..." The spirit of contention is of the Devil"<br /><br />This is something that I personally have struggled with. I am a very emotional person, and when I feel someone is attacking me (even if they aren't) I go on the defensive and attack back. I think this is how most of people react. It is very disturbing to see people counterattack, when we should just show love to Vince and Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308476796446131264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-70975875065896278282009-04-20T12:11:00.000-04:002009-04-20T12:11:00.000-04:00I think Mountain Meadows is a modern tale morality...I think Mountain Meadows is a modern tale morality tale that ought to be told and retold in church. This is a part of our history, a moment that can't be forgotten. We have to remember that members aren't perfect, and that anger, hate and fear can cause people to get so far from Christ that they would fall to this level. <br /><br />There is no defense against what happened: it was a very seriousAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418561555500028413noreply@blogger.com