In an increasingly secular world that is hostile to faith, family and gospel standards, religious instructors can help students by teaching them what it means to combine study and faith as they learn.
It's a lot like pruning a bush, In other words use a little confirmation bias.
Many of our young people are more familiar with Google than with the gospel, more attuned to the Internet than to inspiration
Create a false dichotomy. Next will come the directive to stay off of the internet altogether.
“Teach them about the challenges they face when relying upon the Internet to answer questions of eternal significance,” he said. “Remind them that James did not say, ‘If any of you lack wisdom, let him Google!'”
If it doesn't give you the church approved answer it is useless by definition! See how easy the gospel is.
Recognizing that wise people do not rely on the Internet to diagnose and treat emotional, mental and physical health challenges, especially life-threatening challenges, Elder Ballard said they would instead seek health experts trained and licensed by recognized medical and state boards.
Hey Jerry, I need your counsel and advice, but as this is in regards to a life threatening situation, could we meet in person or talk on the phone instead of using skype, thanks.
“If that is the sensible course to take in finding answers for emotional, mental and physical health issues, it is even more so when eternal life is at stake,” he said.
Even more so yet when discussing Santa's magic powers! Old men not like internet, internet new and confusing, brain cells not adapt well to new technology. They mostly rotted away now. All I can remember, "church is true, church is true" and something about staying in a boat.
“Teach our young people that in the Lord’s Church, there is room for all to worship, serve and grow together as brothers and sisters in the gospel,” he counseled.
With the exception of children of LGBT couples of course.
Kolob’s set time is “one thousand years according to the time appointed unto that whereon thou standest” (Abraham 3:4). I take this as a round number. - Gee