So, according to Blogspot, my last entry was May 15th. I think it is lying, but I have no proof otherwise.
A lot has happened since then. I found I was moving to California, then found out I wasn't moving to California and had to rediscover a lot of things about myself. Through the ups and downs, I really didn't feel like writing...or much of anything else.
Enough feeling sorry for myself, let's do some writing.
God vs Family vs Country.
I don't see a conflict.
God commanded Adam and Eve to be fruitful and to multiply and replenish the earth. Essentially he commanded them to form a family. At the core of LDS beliefs is the fact that the family is the most important of societal units, and God has strict commandments on how this family is to be formed. Parents have a sacred obligation to teach their children the commandments of God and His principles. I believe that no other success can compensate for failure in the home. To serve God, I believe it begins in the family.
God vs Country. One of my favorite heroes in scripture is Captain Moroni, from the Book of Mormon. He was a soldier of whom it was said Yea, verily, verily I say unto you, if all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the devil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men. During his life, while serving as Chief Captain of the Army, a wicked man sought to be king, and had acquired a strong following. In response to this he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole. This became known as the Title of Liberty. Serving his country, he was defending his right, and that of his people to worship God according to the dictates of their conscience. Serving his country, he was also protecting his family.
If one places God in His proper place in their lives, they will fulfill their obligations to family and country. Being in the service of your fellow man places you in the service of God.
