In Your Own Words is a regular sampling of online articles, blog posts and social media that represent some of the current conversations about Mormonism. The posts in this series do not necessarily represent the views of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, nor are they meant to be a comprehensive summary of the online conversations about the Church. The intent is to highlight social media content from individuals that will help journalists and the public better understand Mormonism.
President Eyring to Join Other Faith Leaders at the Vatican
The Vatican issued a press release Monday announcing a global meeting of faith leaders later this month to discuss the topic of marriage. President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency will represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the gathering, and he will have the opportunity to address the group on Tuesday, November 18.
Here are a few of the more than 160 comments posted in response to our Mormon Newsroom Facebook post about the event:
Crystalee Webb Beck What a wonderful collaboration of faiths!
Emily Marie Bennett This is great to hear! I hope they can successfully combine for good. Though many don't share our exact faith we share many same beliefs and I hope we can use our common ground to do even more good.
Keith Atwood This is great that these Religious Leaders can stand together regarding marriage being between a man and woman. Marriage between a man and woman is ordained of God.
Lyndall Larsen Quote by Jeffrey R Holland at an interfaith gathering held in the Tabernacle earlier this year "In an increasingly secular world and facing the attack on religious faith and religious freedom that we see all around us, it is imperative for the extended Christian community to acknowledge that what we have in common is so far-reaching and so potentially powerful in addressing the ills of society and of the soul that the very least we can do is know and understand each other better than we do.” (unquote)
I am sure we will see Interfaith meetings occur more frequently. I hope they do, for much good can be achieved, even it is just simply understanding each other better.
Updates of the historic event will be posted on MormonNewsroom.org.
See also: Vatican to Host Global Meeting of Faith Leaders to Discuss Marriage.
Elder Hallstrom Speaks to Young Adults
Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke to a gathering of the Church’s young adults Sunday about the importance of establishing a foundation of faith. His remarks were broadcast to thousands of young adults via the Internet and in Church buildings around the globe.
“Watching #cesdevo We are building our spiritual foundations by reading our scriptures, praying, and having a positive attitude! #roomies” @lindscran
I am building my spiritual foundation by going to the temple weekly #ogdentemple #cesdevo pic.twitter.com/5lmHGxyKSd
— Preston Williams (@Whistlin_Willy) November 3, 2014
I'm building my spiritual foundation by perfecting the basics of morning and evening prayer and scripture study #CESDevo
— Blake Oakey (@BlakeOakey) November 3, 2014
I'm building my spiritual foundation by helping out with @theBoMproj #CESDevo
— Jake Christensen (@jakedontlie) November 3, 2014“I am building my spiritual foundation by asking myself each day "what would Jesus do?" #cesdevo” @topofkee
I am building my spiritual foundation by helping others. Service is a great way to make yourself and others happier. #CESDevo
— Joshua Dance (@JoshDance) November 3, 2014
3 things for personal progression. 1) VISION 2) COMMITMENT 3) SELF-DISCIPLINE #cesdevo
— Amos Ballard (@FAMOS46) November 3, 2014