"Sunday Sermon" “The scriptures do not say how old the earth is, and the Church has taken no official stand on this question. Nor does the Church consider it to be an issue for salvation.” (Encyclopedia of Mormonism, “Age of Earth,”) The belief that the earth is only 6,000 or 13,000 years old In 1650, … Continue reading The Age of the Earth – “Science vs Religion”
“Saturday Commentary” Growing Old I never really thought I would be old. It gradually snuck up on me when I wasn’t looking. Obviously, aging is inevitable. Whenever I am tempted to complain about aging, I remind myself that growing old is better than the alternative. When I am tempted to complain about my aches, I … Continue reading Growing Old: 15 Advantages and Disadvantages
"Sunday 'Sermon'" and "Fun Facts" As our family watched General Conference over the years, my kids commented that General Authorities’ noses and ears seemed to be growing bigger as they age. They were not alone in that opinion. It is a common belief that noses and ears are the only parts of the body that … Continue reading Do General Authorities’ Noses and Ears Actually Grow Bigger as They Age?
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