Individuals, especially younger ones, often evaluate their place in the church based on the political, social, and cultural values prevalent in their environment. Growing up in certain settings significantly influences one's experiences, shaping their worldview, assumptions, and political inclinations. This can lead to individuals struggling with the church's institutional policies that may seem conservative from their perspective. Recognizing the diversity of views within the church worldwide is essential, as people's political and cultural backgrounds vary widely and influence their beliefs. Inclusivity in the church should focus on uniting all who aspire to follow Christ, rather than excluding those who hold differing views.
Why does Mosiah 18 hold such significance? Dr. Melissa Inouye’s profound insights of Saints around the world keeping their baptismal covenants.
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- 00:00 Special Announcement - Dr. Melissa Inouye - Part 1
- 00:42 Background to this week’s reading
- 02:40 Introduction of Dr. Melissa Inouye
- 05:21 Covenants with God
- 07:26 Mosiah 18:8-10 - Abinadi’s words coming to fruition
- 09:14 Saints making baptismal covenants in Nigeria
- 11:47 Elder Chrisofferson’s “Why the Church?”
- 13:19 John attends a ward that speaks Spanish
- 15:32 President Hinckley in Honduras
- 16:46 Church History Department’s 500-word stories
- 18:31 A Saint in Guatemala
- 21:06 Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 23:30 A Saint in Angola
- 27:55 John’s house burns
- 29:54 Dr. Inouye’s ward and cancer
- 34:04 A Saint in Rwanda
- 35:58 Mosiah 18:9 - Personal redemption
- 37:19 God never abandons us
- 40:50 Dr. Inouye’s Sacred Struggle: Seeking Christ on the Path of Most Resistance
- 43:39 Nine things to fix our culture
- 46:58 Mosiah 18:20 - How do we create a global church?
- 49:14 It is always 1830 somewhere
- 51:27 The Soweto Branch
- 57:01 End of Part 1 - Dr. Melissa Inouye
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