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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:02 pm
I was reading through the latest on MormonLeaks, and thought this was interesting. On page 4 of the Layton P'hood training document, there is a Q&A session.
The question is asked, "How can a bishop help counsel a couple whose husband is entering a realm of agnosticism?"
The answer: Elder Perry: "That is a real challenge and thank goodness you are a judge in Israel. This is the most insidious thing that could ever happen. Divorce never solves anything. Do anything you can to save a marriage.... Also teach in your quorums the importance of honoring women... He needs to know the full consequences of divorce, supporting his family, his responsibility as a father, and the best interest of the children. Explain the evils of divorce and how they can never be corrected in this life, and perhaps in the life to come."
Does he not know the meaning of the word agnosticism? That it automatically leads to divorce, when in most case I have heard of the believing spouse is the one pressing for divorce.
Blew my mind, but not as much as the next question.
Q. How do you help a young man or young woman who comes in a says "I think I am gay"?
A. Elder Perry: Give them association with many things, strong men that represent the ideal of relationships, a man who is vigorous and knows the power he holds.
Really this answer makes me think of the episode of the Simpsons where Homer takes Bart to the factory run by gay men.
https://youtu.be/yfgs9FRD25M
It gets even better, well worth the read to see how the twelve think. A lot of sexism and dated views.
The question is asked, "How can a bishop help counsel a couple whose husband is entering a realm of agnosticism?"
The answer: Elder Perry: "That is a real challenge and thank goodness you are a judge in Israel. This is the most insidious thing that could ever happen. Divorce never solves anything. Do anything you can to save a marriage.... Also teach in your quorums the importance of honoring women... He needs to know the full consequences of divorce, supporting his family, his responsibility as a father, and the best interest of the children. Explain the evils of divorce and how they can never be corrected in this life, and perhaps in the life to come."
Does he not know the meaning of the word agnosticism? That it automatically leads to divorce, when in most case I have heard of the believing spouse is the one pressing for divorce.
Blew my mind, but not as much as the next question.
Q. How do you help a young man or young woman who comes in a says "I think I am gay"?
A. Elder Perry: Give them association with many things, strong men that represent the ideal of relationships, a man who is vigorous and knows the power he holds.
Really this answer makes me think of the episode of the Simpsons where Homer takes Bart to the factory run by gay men.
https://youtu.be/yfgs9FRD25M
It gets even better, well worth the read to see how the twelve think. A lot of sexism and dated views.
