Debate is healthy, but man, you guys hammered this to death with at times the only point being to prove the other wrong and nit pick on the smallest words. A big thanks from someone new in an elders quorum, looking for answers and running into this. That wasn't sarcastic ... I learned a lot about the general views about what and what not to do. The way in which some of the answers were presented are deplorable however and cause others like me, running into this article a great deal of confusion. The whole time I am thinking to myself, why are we having this conversation over the internet? Is this really the place to be dealing with these kind of issues? Stand up and talk to your leadership about these kinds of things. If you don't agree with the preaching then say something about it. If you don't think your EP is correct, talk to the bishop, if you don't think the bishop is correct talk to the stake president. However don't be offended if they shoot it straight with you and let you know what's up. In all my actions in life I play by a simple rule. Would I be conducting myself in this kind of a way if the Savior was in the room? Am I perfect? NOOOOOO. I have many things to be ashamed of. If there is one thing a good upbringing, the church and the military has taught me though it is how to conduct myself in a professional manner and confront things like a man. There is nothing more honorable then genuinely voicing your concern in the proper context.
