That’s literally the opposite of what I said. I said I’ve always taught them. And I’ve always taken my responsibility very seriously to “intentionally parent,” as President Nelson says.GrinBearIt wrote: ↑August 13th, 2020, 8:58 pmTo your first paragraph- you mean before this you never too seriously the responsibility of teaching your family? That is pretty sad.gangbusters wrote: ↑August 13th, 2020, 7:58 pmI get what you’re saying. I wonder though if the point isn’t to get us to study anything in particular as much as make us take seriously the responsibility of teaching our families.GrinBearIt wrote: ↑August 13th, 2020, 7:50 pmI think you missed the point-it's not that it's too elementary, it's the fact that to get the members to even to BOM study we have to have it elementary.gangbusters wrote: ↑August 13th, 2020, 6:50 pm
Now there’s a great attitude. Well that answers my question. We’re still under condemnation bc our BOM study is too elementary.
The idea that we need a "Come Follow Me" manual to do "Home Study" is ridiculous . . .what did the Saints do 100 years ago prior to slick, nice glossy manuals?
There is probably an inverse relationship with the depth of scripture study and the amount of money put into a "program" with professionally produced videos, manuals, graphics, etc.
I am definitely one of those who think the Come Follow Me program is greatly inspired. I did teach my kids before, but now I have a pattern and outline for help. The manuals and videos enhance the experience. That part seems like an odd thing to complain about.
That is the first duty of parents, spare the rod and spoil the child. Spare The [Iron] Rod (or the Word of God) and you spoil the child.
To the 2nd paragraph, the scriptures are not a passive experience. They are not meant to be watched and absorbed passively. The Scriptures are meant to be lived. We think by knowing the stories of the scriptures (which contains the facts or the acts) that is where the meat comes in.
No, it's when we realize that the Scriptures are a pattern for our lives, as in we live parts of the Scriptures every day in our own lives that they really come alive. Scriptures are to be personalized.
The manuals and videos do not enhance the experience-they actually hinder the experience. The idea that some slick professional movie producer with production credentials is going to produce a something of real deep value is just ludicrous.
If you want depth you have got ponder it and find it yourself; you will never find it in a movie and the idea that one can find it in a movie hinders personal growth and progress. I don't want a soaring music score designed to emotionally manipulate my feelings to give me the "feeling" of the Spirit. It is so vapid. No wonder people leave the Church-we offer nothing but cheap cotton candy.
Let's take the parable of the sower-we only scratch the surface of what that parable is really about.
I ponder the scriptures for myself. I also find that the manuals and aids help me to teach my kids. I’m sorry you have such a negative and pessimistic view of such obviously well intentioned and good faith efforts from the brethren to help us in our efforts.
And your comment about “cheap cotton candy” is so absurd, yet so emblematic of the majority of nay sayers and bitter hearts on here. I get quite a different feeling from, say, General conference. That must mean I’m just a spiritual baby and easily placated by the thin gruel our leaders serve up.