Comments about ‘Jabari Parker, Danny Ainge and LDS missions’

@ junkgeek

Well, if the Church doesn't need any more "ambassadors" then maybe the Brethren would scrap the
"I'm a Mormon" campaign all together. Hilarious, we should all be ambassadors of the Church.

It's ludicrous to suggest the Church doesn't need "ambassadors". We're highly misunderstood and categorized. A huge percentage of people think we can't dance, eat chocolate, use electricity, still have multiple wives, live in commune, ect, ect. If anything, we need more ambassadors who live productive, social, and community-active roles then ever before.

I kindly, but passionately, disagree. And, evidently, so does the marketing department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint.

@ junkgeek

And lastly, if you can't understand the incalcuable influence that "ambassadors" of the Church like Steve Young, Danny Ainge, Sid Going, Brandon Flowers, Dale Murphy, Gladys Knight, and even our politicians Harry Reid, Mitt Romney, and Orrin Hatch have in dispelling misconceptions and opening avenues for the Church then...well (sigh), I can't help you.

As for me, I never had the opportunity to go on a mission, but knowing what I know now, I wish I had been able to. However, I wonder if I would have married the same wonderful woman, had the same kids etc. No, I didn't get to serve as a youth, but since my wife joined the church and I became active, I can hardly wait until WE have that opportunity as oldsters. As for Jabari, the Lord will help him in his opportunities as he prays and thinks about it. Whatever he chooses may God Bless him and keep him strong and content in the gospel. I support his decision, and I'm sure the church does also, just remember to express your support and love for him as he goes forward. Thanks for allowing me to comment.

In this church, it's easy to tell who went and didn't go on a mission.

I know what Pres. Hinckley said; I also know what Pres. Kimball said: That it is not necessary to be formally called and set apart as a full-time missionary. It is, however, necessary for all of us to bear witness of the truths we have been given. "The

I would hope nobody judges a young man who doesn't go. I have a child who is high functioning autistic. Most people don't know unless they are told, they just find him somewhat obnoxious in his mannerisms, although obviously a good kid with a testimony. I don't know if he's going to be able to go, or if he'll be allowed to go. Some are, some aren't and it's a very individual decision. Certain other kids will make one time mistakes that keep them from going, or join the military out of high school. Some don't have a strong testimony at the right age. It's nobody else's business.

@aggielove....that's an awful thing to say. An no, you can't.