October 10, 2011 11:21 pm
I just read something on a message board that I found very interesting. One of the participants remarked that he thinks he may have been born a Mormon because God meant for him to be a Mormon, or at least strongly consider it. He also believes that there are many paths leading to God. He cited the story of David O. McKay who, during his mission, saw inscribed on a stone the following: “Where e’er thou art, do well thy part.” He applies this to himself in that he is in Mormonism, and he will act well his part.
Could it be that most people in the world are born into a particular belief system that may best be suited to their individual needs? It may not be a universal principle, since people can go through so many paradigm shifts within their lifetime, but it’s something to think about. I know I don’t feel comfortable out in the world. Even if I abandoned Mormonism altogether, I know that I don’t have a compatible personality with many worldly ideas, principles, or practices. This is a very fascinating way to look at my practicing a religion. If adopted, it may assist me in living the “passably” Mormon life that I can easily imagine for myself.
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