Subcomandante

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  1. I cannot vouch for Japan but I can vouch for Brazil and I can definitely tell you it is a requirement. We had a missionary called out to Brazil originally but because he had not graduated seminary, he would be reassigned to another local mission within Mexico. Brazil is particularly strict on making sure the clergy are "educated" because there's a bunch of farcical people out there. I mentioned this on another forum of particularly conservative Latter-day Saints and they went apopletic.
  2. Hello everyone! I was born in the DFW area in Texas and lived there most of my childhood. I met my wife at BYU and now for the past twelve years I have been living near Puebla, Mexico. Our temple had the Angel Moroni placed on the top just a few days ago. I've been on other forums too though to be honest they are getting way too antagonistic towards the Church especially over the last three years. This forum attracted me because I see a lot of people that seem quite interesting. The reason for my nickname is because I served my mission in another region of Mexico called Chiapas, and one of the main characters there is Subcomandante Marcos. I assure you guys I am NOT him. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
  3. I see it this way: In 2008 the tide was turning towards gay marriage but had not gone all the way in that direction just yet. It was kind of a "head-them-off at the pass" moment. Now in 2022 it is pretty much common to see gay marriage legalized (or in the process of becoming legalized) not only in the Western nations but also in many Latin American nations too. Increasingly, voices that are against the gay community have found themselves ostracized in social media and even from several countries. Franklin Graham is unable to go to the UK to preach at the moment (not that the UK banned him [but this is currently being discussed], but the venues won't let him preach anywhere in the country). This is not limited to Christianity in general; several Islamic scholars have likewise been banned and their broadcasts forbidden, some legitimately, others not. There is already a move in several banks going on that is going to penalize people for holding these kinds of opinions. Imagine if the Church leaders talked about homosexuality the way Presidents Kimball and Benson did back in the 60s through the 80s. The Church would find itself severely hampered. I've seen a lot of reactionary voices (I wouldn't call them conservative) on some other forums out there that said that the Church is appeasing or capitulating. Such is not the case.