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“My main objective in my discussions on religious freedom is to remind this new generation of [Chinese] leadership that religion is not to be feared but to be welcomed in society.” (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 Washington Post)

“I don’t think witchcraft is a religion. I would hope the military officials would take a second look at the decision they made.” (Mon, 23 Apr 2007 New York Times)

“I will be your president regardless of your faith, and I don’t expect you to agree with me necessarily on religion. As a matter of fact, no president should ever try to impose religion on our society.” (Fri, 05 Nov 2004 USA Today)

“Prayer and religion sustain me. I receive calmness in the storms of the presidency. But when I make decisions, I stand on principle, and the principles are derived from who I am.” (Thu, 14 Oct 2004 guardian.co.uk)

“We also hear doubts that democracy is a realistic goal for the greater Middle East, where freedom is rare. Yet it is mistaken, and condescending, to assume that whole cultures and great religions are incompatible with liberty and self-government. I believe that God has planted in every human heart the desire to live in freedom. And even when that desire is crushed by tyranny for decades, it will rise again.” (Tue, 20 Jan 2004 State of the Union Address)

The August 2010 home teaching message is up at LDS.org.

I’m attaching a summary suitable for home teachers in the Arlington Ward to leave with their families.

I have more to say on Living the Gospel at the new site. Please go the www.justandtrue.com to read the blog.
The Fulness has moved to www.justandtrue.com.

It is a rare moment when a member of Congress drops the farce and facade and actually lets us know how he thinks and feels.  Usually such a moment is a sad and sorry embarassment, as we realize that our elected officials are actually far more foolish than we gave them credit. However, in the case of Mr. Weiner, we are instead treated to an example of righteous indignation so impressive that one is tempted to stand up at the end and shout amen!  In order to place this in context, this is in response to the objections raised by Congressman Peter King (R-NY) and others to the procedure being used to vote on a bill that would extend health care benefits to the first responders who have suffered from poisoning in the 9/11 cleanup.  The House Majority had decided to vote on this measure without allowing amendments, raising objections from Republicans, who did not want to vote on the measure either way, but now sought cover in procedural complaints.  Mr. Weiner will have none of it, and what follows is a masterpiece of righteous indignation:  See it here

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A few weeks ago, this Monk and newly minted PhD received a letter from the Brigham Young University English Department:

         is a type of needle lace. Originating in Carrickmacross, Ireland in the early 19th century, it is still practised today.          The lace is worked by tacking fine muslin onto machine netting. The design is outlined, the unwanted muslin is then cut away and the open areas are filled in with needle lace.

“There is no friendship more valuable than your own clear conscience.”

– Thomas S. Monson

35mm from Pascal Monaco on Vimeo.

SALT LAKE CITY | 31 Jul 2010 | President Boyd K. Packer, of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for the Brigham City Utah Temple. President Packer and and his wife, Sister Donna Packer, are natives of Brigham City.

SALT LAKE CITY | 31 Jul 2010 | President Boyd K. Packer, of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for the Brigham City Utah Temple. President Packer and and his wife, Sister Donna Packer, are natives of Brigham City.