I was casually flipping through the Salt Lake Tribune today and saw various article titles; Stem cell decision exposes religious divides, Obama reins in signing statements, School reeling from teacher sex abuse scandal, etc.
My attention was drawn to the sex abuse scandal which was on the bottom of the front page; two teachers are accused of having sex with a 13 year old student at Bountiful Junior High. My insides churned and I could feel the heat of frustration and anger rise inside me as I read about these educated women throwing their lives away and ruining the life of a child.
The tears entered my eyes though as I shifted my glace to the left and saw the following, "'Big Love' episode draws criticism from LDS Church." Included with the title was a picture of one of the actresses dressed in the temple clothing that is worn during the endowment session.
An upcoming episode of the HBO show is going to depict the endowment in an "LDS" temple.
The churning that I felt as I read about the sex abuse scandal was nothing compared to the grading and sick feeling I felt as I read this article. I had so many scriptures, conference talks, seminary/institute lessons and firesides run through my head as I read the article. Everything I have been taught up to this point about the sacredness of the temple came to mind and I almost lost it!
I have attended a Temple Prep class off and on for almost a year now. As I have been preparing myself spiritually for the blessings that are to come I have gained a love and deep respect for the House of the Lord. I have a personal testimony of the purpose of keeping the ceremonies sacred. Anyone who would purposely go against something of this nature is fighting a fight that they cannot win. Heavenly Father has a plan and knows all. He will see that the righteous come out on top.
My faith is not dwindling because of one TV show, in fact, it is even stronger! I have no doubt that in the Lord's time, all things will work themselves out and the wicked will be punished.
Tashina, I found your blog randomly through people we went to school with. I agree with you 100% on this. I was discusted when I first heard about it, and the more I see articles, the more frustrated I get. The Temple is SO amazing! and To think that someone who had been there at one point but lost their faith told HBO all about the ceremonies and helped them make it public makes me SO ANGRY! But this is the fight we all knew would come. We have to keep the faith eventhough others try to ruin it!
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