[prisonchaplain]

I'm torn on this. We would not likely bar our children from playing with others who had a different religion, but, yes we'd be concerned. As much as we would want our children's lights to shine, and their faith to become stronger in the light of others who do not believe, we also are parents, with a natural desire to protect. And, we know that even adults can waiver, so children deserve extra care. Add to this general truth that those living in SLC often do so because it is a place where it is safe and supportive for LDS...it's not hard to believe that a few would go as far as to say, "Don't make close friends with unbelievers." I'm not even entirely sure this is completely wrong.

I would guess LDS would have the reverse experience in the Bible belt. How close would we want our evangelical kids to get with those we consider unorthodox? It might not matter so much...but then again, when our children start asking questions like, "Do we get to live forever as a family when we go to heaven?"--the temptation to create some distant might crop up.

I'm not saying these parents were right...but I (father of 3 young girls) do understand.