FIRST AND FORMOST

I am not an official representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). I am merely a member of said church living a normal life, doing normal things. Everything contained in this blog is, "according to the dictates of (my) own conscience," (Articles of Faith #11) as far as I believe. That is to say, it is my personal belief that these things are acceptable by the church and God. Being human, and thus subject to error, I am fully aware that there may be times when my opinion and belief may be different than the official stance of the church. I try to align my life and ideas with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but again, I must account for the unavoidable errors that are bound to appear. Therefore, take what I post here, say here, and write here with a grain of salt. If there are any questions as to an official stance of the church, please go to www.lds.org. Thank You.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

FUN

I've heard it asked of us 'Mormons' from time to time if we can have fun. I suppose the answer to that would be dependent upon the asker's definition of fun. In short:

YES

In long: Just so long as it is not something that conflicts with the tenants of the church. I rather enjoy going to conventions (nerd that I am), and while there either being rather quite or making a fool of myself. I believe that God does, and like to smile. I believe that he also wants us to smile, to be happy. I do not belive in a God that demands his children to be seroius and somber at all times. Rather, I belive in a God that wants us to be happy, and a way that leads to happiness (though it may be short lived) is fun. That said, I also believe that fun is the lesser appendage of Joy. Joy I think is the greater of the two. And I know for a fact (for the scriptures teach as such) that God wants us to have joy. "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy." 2 Nephi 2:25
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