Familiar Friday

You know how some days you got too much sleep and you're still so tired that you stumble around? I'm pretty sure my neighbors were wondering if I had a little too much to drink. Ahhh Friday, how I've missed you. Travis told me yesterday I should blog something, and I was like...ok.

I have no topic in mind. School? I could talk about school. I'm my classmates' example of a Mormon. I like it, but I feel bad if any of them meet a jack Mormon. They'll be like, "Hey...you guys don't drink!, etc."

Trends. The church always says we need to be in the world not of the world. That means, we shouldn't live in a compound. I would seriously consider it though. I will be in a fashionable field of work so I'll be as trendy as I can, but I wouldn't bet on serious trendiness. Men should never wear skinny jeans. I hate that fad like I hate energy drink stickers on big trucks.

Actually, on a serious-ish note, at school we've had random conversations. We've discussed every taboo topic, I don't mind discussing religion. I really enjoy learning about how other people believe. I really don't like discussing politics though. It's really hard to articulate my beliefs on that because 1. I care only enough to make sure a devil worshiper won't take offices 2. Facts are about as useful as guns underwater. I'm not gullible enough to believe a bunch of weirdo scientists are proving certain theories. So then it really becomes a war of beliefs versus facts. Facts can be altered. It's interesting though, I doubt I've said the words "I believe" more times in my life. Typically, I know. But in public you can't say I know the church is true. You can't say I believe there is a living prophet receiving revelation from God. And you definitely can't say I know families can be together forever. I have to say believe because I get the sneaky feeling saying the word know would start a passionate conversation. And by passionate, I mean heated.

How can someone know something so simple and so controversial? Well, when is the last time you prayed for an answer with an open heart willing to hear, feel, or experience a thought you never thought of before. It's a wonderful comfort to pray for confirmation. With that being said, I love the articles of faith. If you're looking for an overall belief system of the church read the articles of faith.

Will I continue to say I believe? Yes. Why? Because it's good manners. I don't want to strike up discord, and no one wants to experience is. An article of faith that explains why- 11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. Underlined is my favorite part.

Stay friendly my friends
-Heather out