This morning we learned of the death of President Russell M. Nelson, who for the last 8 or so years has led the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as prophet, seer, and revelator. In the church, our belief in the resurrection and glorious eternity of souls brings comfort to many, and can take much of the sting out of mortal loss. And yet, in President Nelson’s own words, “The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.” So it is appropriate that

The church's silence on these issues now sends the message "we don't really think it's worth getting involved."

Which of us, faced with betrayal, will put away our swords, choosing healing over violence?

I originally published this on my old blog, but now it's here. A protest sign saying “Immigrants make AMERICA Great!" So today I’m dipping my toes into political waters a little bit. But don’t worry. I’m not going too far. wink I want to talk about the book of Helaman, especially chapter 6, and its implications for our views on immigration. The thing is, it truly astounds me how people can read the same scriptures I read and then support some of the policies they do. Mass d