What is sacred? Respecting the spiritual beliefs and commitments of others

Published: Friday, Dec. 2 2011 12:29 p.m. MST

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When 15-year-old Angela and her family first moved to Utah three years ago, she understood that she would be living among many people who had different religious beliefs than her own.

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VocalLocal

Salt Lake, UT

I agree that we should respect each other's right to believe different things. However I also think we should have the willingness to openly discuss differences in beliefs and not act like we are being persecuted when someone offers respectful More..

1:42 p.m. Dec. 2, 2011
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Kami

Bountiful, Utah

"Oh that's nice," her closest friend stammered, then turned quickly away.
"In my church we don't believe in wearing crosses," another friend said flatly.
"If your big brother was shot and killed, would you wear More..

2:02 p.m. Dec. 2, 2011
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John Pack Lambert of Michigan

Ypsilanti, MI

We as Latter-day Saints seem to quick to see the negative side of the cross. I think we need to try to understand why some people have a deep reverence for the cross, and be less quick to attack and speak against its use.

The cross may More..

2:11 p.m. Dec. 2, 2011
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Joseph Walker began his professional writing career in 1980 as a staff writer for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, eventually becoming the newspaper's television and live theater critic. He left professional journalism more ..

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