Week 2: Divorce
The gospel is truth, and not just for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but for everyone. The messages that are taught through prophets and through scripture are meant for all God's children and apply to each individual. President Nelson gave an address last week emphasizing that truth will always be truth, it is never changing. This is why I love to view topics such as divorce and marriage in both a gospel and a scientific perspective. First, apostles and prophets have spent decades preaching truth's of remaining worthy to marry in the temple and the importance of eternal families. The Family: A Proclamation to the World clearly defines our roles in family and the importance of them. It isn't a proclamation to the members of the church, it is a proclamation to the WORLD! In President Oak's talk, "Divorce", he speaks openly and directly to all of God's children. He calls us to repent for selfishness and to use differences in m...