As a recent convert and the only member in my family, when people say that is is easy to be disciple of Christ, I smile and say to myself, "no, it's hard." It's hard to stand strong when you feel alone or are being persecuted by people who don't want to listen, understand and feel the truth. It's hard see yourself fall short over and over. But the beautiful thing is that Christ is always ready to help us overcome and become better. Remember how hard the Atonement...He did it for you.
I've learned that amidst the darkest times of depression or any other type of sadness, there is always a ray of light. When a person goes through something bad they choose to either learn from it and come out stronger, or learn from it and come out weaker, and more negative. We could sit here and debate but at the end of the day every single person wants to feel happy. When it comes to it every single person wants to feel joy and warmth. This is universal.
You're special person, a prophet of the Lord; difficult to forget, and especially your teachings, will always present. Good back home! ** Se siente tu ausencia física, y sobretodo por la energía de vida que siempre llevabas... te recordaremos con cariño y con tanto afecto.. deseo poder ser mejor cada día para poder volver a verte... Buen regreso a casa !
I am sorry, he has no Idea what Gay people go through, He openly admits that doesn't know much about weather it is chosen or a person is born gay, and that he isn't a expert on the subject, but makes rules and statements that effect the lives of gay people in the negative. The Mormon church can believe anything it wants, that's a free country, but leave us alone to make our own choices. If this means you have to leave the mormon church, than leave it.
to 1castido: President Hinckley never avoided an issue. In fact he was the first president of the church to really reach out to the media. However, you discuss things appropriately for the setting. Larry King was not looking for an extended answer on what our doctrine is. He was looking for simple, easy-for-everyone-to-understand answers. President Hinckley did not mince words. He did not hide or opologize. There are official statements of the church that cover...
President Hinckley reminds me of my Grandpa :) They both have such cute personalities! "Faithfulness from my experience isn't perfection. It's a willingness to keep on going and not discouraging yourself from your mistakes."
@LauraDar118 I am not a fan organized reilgion but your former president Hinckley sounds like a very sweet man as many people in your church are. 2?'s: Did you ever meet Mr. President Hinckley and How long have you been a Mormon for?
What questions would you like answered? I would be happy to try and answer them. I am not going to pretend that I know everything, but if you seriously have a question about my church I will try my best.
President Hinckley is forever etched in my memory! He was the Prophet I was baptized under. I will miss him, but I know President Monson will do just as good a job.
I really do love the prophet. I loved the last portion on his philosophy on how it is wonderful to be a Mormon. Something I will never understand is the church's stance on homosexuality. They are more accepting than a lot of other religions. However, I don't see how a same gender couple cannot be pro family.
@cwporterUCSD The Mormon church IS pro-family, I agree with what the man said and I'm an athiest. I don't think he hates gay people but I wish somebody would have explained to him what you just said on here which is a great statement and I agree with you. A child deserves a loving home whether it'd be a gay or straight couple.
Polygamy isn't practiced anymore? Not on earth, but in heaven it will be practiced, men can have another sealing to another wife, if his wife dies. He keeps both of them in the after life. Who invented plural marriage? I'm not critisizing the LDS or FLDS... if you think polygamy is/was an ordinance from God, I respect your beliefs.
So gay Mormons won't be able to spend eternal life with God, since Mormons believe only couples married in LDS temples can spend eternity in God's presence. Very Christlike!!
yeah, castido, I would agree with you. Generally a very likeable guy. He does though have a habit of avoiding tough questions and then acting like he doesn't know what is being asked. I feel that if we did that we would be looked down upon.
@enemieznum1 No one sees that because of how untrue your statement is. Since when does good come from bad and bad come from good. People can recognize the wrong they do and change and start doing good, but thats them deciding to do the right things that they knew they should have been doing all along. Everything we do is our choice. Your statement is the same as saying that good comes from the devil and that bad comes from God. Thats so wrong!
I agree with you techdeck! Jesus taught us to love one another and not to judge! We are also to live by examples and teach our children the right ways to walk not being prejudiced against others and wanting to fight others because of their beliefs and what they do!
Of course Mormon women have a lot of privileges, no one was saying they don't. However, When a wife dies, the man can get sealed to more than one woman, meaning he will have both women or (many) in heaven to help him procreate worlds. Women do not have this option, they cannot get sealed more than once. Even though polygamy is not practiced on earth, polygamy can be practiced in heaven and is considered a celestial law. Unless this has changed recently, someone tell me.
Man I'm gonna miss him. What an awesome example and amazing man.
Hey, could you put up the rest of the interview?
Thank you for putting up this video, I just love President Hinckley.
Thank you so much for posting this I love Gordon B Hinckley so much, he's spreading and helping me and other Mormon's around the world!:D
I still find it hard to believe he is dead. he was one of the greatest.
As a recent convert and the only member in my family, when people say that is is easy to be disciple of Christ, I smile and say to myself, "no, it's hard." It's hard to stand strong when you feel alone or are being persecuted by people who don't want to listen, understand and feel the truth. It's hard see yourself fall short over and over. But the beautiful thing is that Christ is always ready to help us overcome and become better. Remember how hard the Atonement...He did it for you.
I've learned that amidst the darkest times of depression or any other type of sadness, there is always a ray of light. When a person goes through something bad they choose to either learn from it and come out stronger, or learn from it and come out weaker, and more negative. We could sit here and debate but at the end of the day every single person wants to feel happy. When it comes to it every single person wants to feel joy and warmth. This is universal.
Simple answers... Vry powerful!
Gordon B Hinckley is AMAZING! im sad hes gone. i know a lot of people will miss him though! RIP our beloved prophet.
My dearest president Hinckley, we love you and your family and we'll miss you.
God be with you till we meet again.
I love my prophet!!! Yes it is wonderful being a mormon!
the fact that he admit he has things he doesnt know make him better than people that pretend to know it all
can you please put up the rest of the interview? just this two minute clip is awesome! but it would be better to see the whole thing.
i Love You Hinkley we gonaa miss you so much
Wow this is interesting. He always cheered me up. R.I.P. Gordon B. Hinckley. :)
We love you and will miss you dearly, President Hinckley.
He doesn't avoid answering the questions, you probably just don't understand what he means. He answers every question honestly and fully.
You're special person, a prophet of the Lord; difficult to forget, and especially your teachings, will always present.
Good back home!
** Se siente tu ausencia física, y sobretodo por la energía de vida que siempre llevabas... te recordaremos con cariño y con tanto afecto.. deseo poder ser mejor cada día para poder volver a verte... Buen regreso a casa !
I am sorry, he has no Idea what Gay people go through, He openly admits that doesn't know much about weather it is chosen or a person is born gay, and that he isn't a expert on the subject, but makes rules and statements that effect the lives of gay people in the negative. The Mormon church can believe anything it wants, that's a free country, but leave us alone to make our own choices. If this means you have to leave the mormon church, than leave it.
to 1castido: President Hinckley never avoided an issue. In fact he was the first president of the church to really reach out to the media. However, you discuss things appropriately for the setting. Larry King was not looking for an extended answer on what our doctrine is. He was looking for simple, easy-for-everyone-to-understand answers. President Hinckley did not mince words. He did not hide or opologize. There are official statements of the church that cover...
President Hinckley reminds me of my Grandpa :) They both have such cute personalities!
"Faithfulness from my experience isn't perfection. It's a willingness to keep on going and not discouraging yourself from your mistakes."
Larry King says its hard to be a mormon isnt it and President Hinckley says its not hard its wonderful.. and it is
i love that man
I think he stated the position of the church quite well. I also don't see how he avoided the question.
president hinkley was a true and great prophet
He's not here to answer the questions of the world, he's here to remind the world of the important perspective to have in this life.
I Miss him soo much! i still remember when dad told me he had passed :'(
why its so hard for me to be a mormon ? is all sounds so easy but i am inactiv since like 4 years....
@LauraDar118 I am not a fan organized reilgion but your former president Hinckley sounds like a very sweet man as many people in your church are. 2?'s: Did you ever meet Mr. President Hinckley and How long have you been a Mormon for?
We're just normal people. If you say people don't see things as Mormons do, then how do you know what we don't see?
pres. hinckley did great... if u were not satisfied with his answers, then u go talk to the media about it.
What questions would you like answered? I would be happy to try and answer them. I am not going to pretend that I know everything, but if you seriously have a question about my church I will try my best.
President Hinckley is forever etched in my memory! He was the Prophet I was baptized under. I will miss him, but I know President Monson will do just as good a job.
I really do love the prophet. I loved the last portion on his philosophy on how it is wonderful to be a Mormon.
Something I will never understand is the church's stance on homosexuality. They are more accepting than a lot of other religions. However, I don't see how a same gender couple cannot be pro family.
R.I.P President Hinckley. We love you always
no hope in a life time? what is a life time compared to eternity. it is better to have self control than to conquer a city.
@invisus89 Yes I noticed that too. He sounds like a kind man as many Mormons are.
@cwporterUCSD The Mormon church IS pro-family, I agree with what the man said and I'm an athiest. I don't think he hates gay people but I wish somebody would have explained to him what you just said on here which is a great statement and I agree with you. A child deserves a loving home whether it'd be a gay or straight couple.
Amen! im LDS too and i have alot of gay friends, and i love them to death, but same sex marriage is NOT what Heavenly Father wanted for his children!
I love the prophet! HE'S DEFINATELY THE LORD's MOUTHPIECE HERE ON EARTH!!
Polygamy isn't practiced anymore? Not on earth, but in heaven it will be practiced, men can have another sealing to another wife, if his wife dies. He keeps both of them in the after life. Who invented plural marriage? I'm not critisizing the LDS or FLDS... if you think polygamy is/was an ordinance from God, I respect your beliefs.
So gay Mormons won't be able to spend eternal life with God, since Mormons believe only couples married in LDS temples can spend eternity in God's presence. Very Christlike!!
yeah, castido, I would agree with you. Generally a very likeable guy. He does though have a habit of avoiding tough questions and then acting like he doesn't know what is being asked. I feel that if we did that we would be looked down upon.
@enemieznum1 No one sees that because of how untrue your statement is. Since when does good come from bad and bad come from good. People can recognize the wrong they do and change and start doing good, but thats them deciding to do the right things that they knew they should have been doing all along. Everything we do is our choice. Your statement is the same as saying that good comes from the devil and that bad comes from God. Thats so wrong!
I agree with you techdeck! Jesus taught us to love one another and not to judge! We are also to live by examples and teach our children the right ways to walk not being prejudiced against others and wanting to fight others because of their beliefs and what they do!
It's hard to be a mormon isn't it ? ''No it's wonderful''
i love this part =)
Of course Mormon women have a lot of privileges, no one was saying they don't. However, When a wife dies, the man can get sealed to more than one woman, meaning he will have both women or (many) in heaven to help him procreate worlds. Women do not have this option, they cannot get sealed more than once. Even though polygamy is not practiced on earth, polygamy can be practiced in heaven and is considered a celestial law. Unless this has changed recently, someone tell me.