I've found the discussion of Elder Packer's comments very interesting (particularly on Facebook walls...).
Though there are a lot of ways to look at this, one reaction among all of the discussion stood out. In reaction to JonJon's post on the matter, MNJ shared the following video:
In regards to compassion, I agree that there is something to be desired here of generations past. Naturally, people don't attempt to understand struggles they don't directly face. I would say that I only began to understand compassion not when I came to terms with my homosexuality, but rather when I became friends with my transgender friend Ishmael. I'd challenge everyone to attempt the same and gain some perspective.
I think it's also noteworthy to share a flashback from when I was working in a lab on campus. I was running some density samples and listening to a radio interview on Elder Packer. I remember thinking, "I hope that man never becomes Prophet." I'd felt so guilty at feeling so offput by some of words regarding feminism and even evolution (even without realizing I was gay), but now I feel I can put aside that frustration and let others' rage and disgust pass me by.
Some other reactions to Packer:
From MoHos:
- http://ldsbrother.blogspot.com/2010/10/seeing-good.html
- http://listentowhoiam.blogspot.com/2010/10/are-you-there-boyd.html#comments
- http://thegaydot.blogspot.com/2010/10/rhetoric-of-boyd-k.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheGayDot+(The+Gay+Dot)
- http://mohointx.blogspot.com/2010/10/ashers-rule.html
- http://aloneandunobserved.com/2010/10/03/both-shall-fall-into-the-ditch/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+AloneAndUnobserved+(Alone+and+Unobserved)
- http://quietsongsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/resignation-of-boyd-k-packer.html
- http://mymormonheritage.blogspot.com/2010/10/personal-side-of-civility.html
- http://darkdrearywilderness.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-i-stay.html
From ExMos:
- http://liberalagnostic.blogspot.com/2010/10/lust-in-honor-of-boyd-k-packer.html
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