Two days after defending the good name and virtue of my home state, two female teachers in my home town get arrested for sex with a student. So here’s what I’m thinking: no more vouching for Utah. Also, forget about defending the body of saints (both teachers were upstanding church members - then again, so was Ragsdale - but that didn’t stop him from shooting his wife 9 times in the back in the chuch parking lot last year), so yeah; I’m growing more and more convinced that the Zion / Babylon polarization is necessary. And honestly, I should have seen it coming. There is a well known prophecy that is worth considering at this juncture:
Prophecy of Heber C Kimball in 1868 about Salt Lake City and the future. (Approx. 130 years ago).
“After a while the Gentiles will gather to this place by the thousands, and Salt Lake will be classed among the wicked cities of the world. A Spirit of speculation and extravagance will take possession of the Saints, and the result will be financial bondage.”
“Persecution comes next, and all true Latter-day Saints will be tested to the limit. Many will apostatize, and others will stand still, not knowing what to do. “Darkness will cover the earth and gross darkness the minds of the people.”
“BEFORE that day comes , however, the Saints will be put to a test that will try the integrity of the best of them. The pressure will become so great that the more righteous among them will cry unto the Lord day and night until deliverance comes.” (Sister Amanda Wilcox narrative, The Last Days by Smith pages 134-138)
Now, I guess I’m just an impatient jerk, but I’m “tested to the limit” already and totally fed up with this place. I’d rather scavenge for Sego Lilly bulbs, Purslane weeds and cactus fruit for my family’s daily prarie soup than have them within 500 miles of the depravity I’ve witnessed these past few months.
My oldest boy, who is the exact age of the boy involved, had a 50/50 chance of going to the above mentioned Jr. High. When I pulled all of my money from the stock market last year at this time, it was because I was convinced that the environment was unfit for my assets. Right now, I’m feeling the same way about Bountiful, Utah, and America in general. I don’t fit the description of the saints mentioned that sit and wonder what to do. I know what to do - flee Babylon.
Meanwhile, consider the glamorization of children deprived of that which is most sacred and holy - namely, virtue. It is brought to you by Sting / The Police. And if that isn’t enough, look up “Hot for Teacher” by Van Halen.
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Well said, oh wise brother. One thing that the good people of Utah seem to forget is that SLC NEVER WAS intended to be Zion. In fact, in the doctrine and covenants the people were driven from the real Zion because they were “not spiritually prepared”. In my mind, I think SLC is a lot like the wilderness that the Israelites had to stay in in Moses’ time until they were righteous enough to inherit the promised land. Nowhere in scripture (or elsewhere) do you read that SLC has any place in the second coming or millennium. Having lived there, I’m convinced that there’s a reason for that.
Lastly, what about that scripture that says Wo be to those who cry all is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth, all is well—and thus the devil cheateth their souls, and leadeth them away carefully down to hell? Hmmm, You mean the BOM has application to members as well as non-members? I thought it was just a missionary tool to convince non-members of their sinful ways
Wow Iver - your plain speech has made the mark. Well done. Like many here in the shadows of the everlasting hills, I had forgotten that it could also be the valley of the shadow of death - spiritually and temporally. Thanks for the reminder. I appreciate a man who knows his doctrine.
I don’t know the exact fate of SLC, but there are three things that make me think that part of it (just the temple) will weather the storm:
1.the switch from red rock to granite constrution
2.inverted arches in the foundation
3.Brigham mentioning that he wanted it built to last through the millenium.
Now, other than taking me to task for my doctrinally unfounded assumptions regarding the long-term righteousness of SLC, did you happen to have any solutions for me? For example: Hey, there’s a new state/fed/non-profit grant that lets families buy ranches in the desert when they fear their current society. THAT would be cool. I have this place in mind….
Well, my brother, Come to Middle Tennessee! We’re almost done eradicating the hills of the moonshine peddlers, and the last lynching was more than ten years ago! Once we get the school buses to separate the kindergartners from the high schoolers we will be ready for ascension! Come on down!
I know a great little town by the name of COOKEVILLE in Tennessee that you could move the Anderson clan to…
1st refer to post regarding Utah and the dual lives being lived there, 2nd Where the hell were these teachers when I was in school?
Try to find a better place Brian.. It isn’t going to happen. Unless you consider the mountains south of Mantua and lock the door. That might work…
I’ve been gone from SLC for many years but it has been a mess ever since I can remember and I’m an old guy.
Look, there are always wolves in sheeps’ clothing. Moving away from “Zion” won’t solve that problem. Here where I live, we have civil unions and down the street a man can marry a pig if he chooses. And our taxes pay for the pig’s benefits. This isn’t exactly an ideal environment in which to raise a family either.
Stay where you are and fight for what is right. Don’t cut and run.
Darlene and John - Thank you! I’m now resolved to stay and fight and pray.
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