Julie B. Beck and her Talk "Mothers Who Know"

[Stampede]

Mothers Who Know

This is a link to her talk.

I have heard alot of people got upset over the contents of her talk, and i would like to know why. I thought it was beautiful and inspiring. And my wife, who isn't even a member of the church (yet) Loved her talk.

I would like to ask you girls (and guys) what you honestly thought about it.

[the_jason]

Her talk was absolutely true. The only ones who should be offended are the ones who aren't living the standards she outlined. I applaud her for saying what she did.

[Palerider]

I thought she did a great job with her talk.

[Elphaba]

I am no longer LDS, so I did not vote; however, there was not a category for my opinion anyway.

I found parts of her talk worthwhile. I found other parts deplorable.

Elphaba

[Janell]

I thought it was really good. I have never once taken offense to what she said. My mom and I thought it was done in a very tactful way. I am glad she gave the talk she did and would welcome more like it.

[MorningStar]

After the criticism Sis. Beck has received, I am happy to see her quotes being used a lot this year. That's a great way to support her.

[NateHowe]

I am thankful to have married a woman who exhibits the attributes Sister Beck mentions. She is not oppressed, downtrodden, or restricted - she is active, intelligent, and influential in her community. Those who want to find this talk offensive choose to do so by applying a "frumpy, isolated housewife" stereotype to teachings which describe excellent Latter-day Saint mothers of all types.

[sixpacktr]

Sis Beck was spot on in her comments. The reaction of some brought this scripture passage to my mind:

2 And it came to pass that I said unto them that I knew that I had spoken hard things against the wicked, according to the truth; and the righteous have I justified, and testified that they should be lifted up at the last day; wherefore, the guilty taketh the truth to be hard, for it cutteth them to the very center.
3 And now my brethren, if ye were righteous and were willing to hearken to the truth, and give heed unto it, that ye might walk uprightly before God, then ye would not murmur because of the truth, and say: Thou speakest hard things against us.
(1 Nephi16:2 - 3)

But those that were offended will state that I, as a man, don't understand, and/or that Sis Beck was stating her opinion, not the truth, and/or that she doesn't 'get it' in today's world.

Always remember, the BOM was written for our day, and the admonitions in it are directed specifically at us.

[CrimsonKairos]

Six, I love you man!

[sixpacktr]

Originally Posted by CrimsonKairos

Six, I love you man!

Back atcha CK!