This one is for you parents and aspiring parents out there. How would you answer the following question: Is it more important to you that your child be “good,” or that he/she be “happy”? Hold on to your initial responses — I don’t think it’s such an easy question.
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Over the years, the church has cut back and eliminated activities that, in some cases, were long-standing traditions. Which ones do you miss the most?
- Speech Contests
- Stake Dramas and plays
- Talent shows
- Concerts
- Roadshow
- Dance Festivals
- Monthly ward activities
- Ward fund raisers
- Inter-church sports tournaments
- Know Your Religion
- Gold & Green Ball (Laurels coming out party?)
- Others
I am sure that there are other activities that I have not mentioned. I also think that some wards and stakes may still do things that are on the list.
What were your favorites?
Do Mormons do less charitable giving due to the commitment of paying tithing? Three months of the year, you can rest assured there will be garage sales popping up like mushrooms all over Utah. Why do Mormons enjoy selling their own castoffs and searching for “bargains” among other castoffs rather than donating these items to charity? Continue reading…
No, not THE Alamo.
Years ago, my wife and I skipped our ward meetings to attend Music and the Spoken Word and thoroughly enjoyed it. Continue reading…
An open ‘nacle invitation: What were your favorite moments/quotes from General Conference?
