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The hosts delve into the emotional backdrop of 1918, exploring how World War I and the Spanish flu influenced revelations in Doctrine and Covenants. A poignant story unfolds about George Goetz, whose grief over losing family to illness is juxtaposed with a community's heartfelt support. As George faces despair over his ruined crop, the mourning process highlights the power of neighborly compassion. Personal anecdotes, including one about a house fire, illustrate the importance of supporting those in sorrow.
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Farmer's Heartbreak During 1918 Flu
- George Goetz endured the 1918 influenza grief while harvesting frozen beet fields in Lehigh, Utah.
- He brought home four family members for burial, then broke down sobbing on a pile of beet tops.
1918 Context Deepens Section 138
- Section 138 was received in 1918 amid World War I and the Spanish flu, giving prophetic comfort during massive death.
- The timing connects the revelation directly to widespread grief and the need for hope.
Community Work as Zion In Practice
- The community's visible support (neighbors hauling their beets) highlighted collective resilience amid personal loss.
- Hank frames this as an embodiment of Zion: 'one mind and one heart.'