Today I was asked if it was Church policy to not do sports on Sunday. It sounded like a trap, so I asked for the context of why the question was asked.
I then told them that members were counseled not to seek for this sort of activity but unlike the Olympic NZ women who didn't play b-ball for religious reasons on Sunday, not all members will choose not to play. NFL players for example.
I tried to explain that like many things, it was a personal choice. I also quoted the phrase about teaching correct principles and letting people govern themselves.
A follow up question was asked about if those who do seek for sporting events on a Sunday are looked down upon. I told them I personally didn't or wouldn't care. I understood what they were asking though.
In small neighborhoods of Church members it is almost like living in a fish bowl. You're bound to offend or irritate someone. And what of it?
Like with embarrassing moments or situations that people like myself worry too much about at times, it is possible that neighboring cities might care about your predicament but neighboring states probably will not.
Get far enough from the "problem", others not familiar with your subculture might actually find your situation comical. Get it on tape and put it on the Internet or something and stop worrying. Or, on the other hand, stop passing unbinding judgement if someone you know is not living a commandment you think it should upheld. (A.K.A. Pull your head out. Didn't like that response? Cry to your bishop. Everyone loves a Ned Flanders.)
Posted by Michael at August 18, 2008 06:07 PM