Ron poses a false dilemma -- but it makes for a good story. A few years ago Elder Richard G. Scott gave a general conference address on the topic of cultural baggage. He indicated that cultural roots are and should be an important and integral part of our membership in the Church. We bring with us the good things, and abandon the dross.
It seems painfully obvious to me that Church leaders are fully aware of these issues. Indeed I believe there is more sensitivity and attention devoted to diverse cultural heritage today than I can ever remember. In fact I have Jewish ancestors that bring a unique cultural background to my family, and contribute an important component of my own cultural identity. BTW, I checked at Deseret Book, and found that they list five novels by Chiam Potok. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
