TemplesSo far in my sixteen years of living I have seen three temples; the first temple that I saw was the Nauvoo, Illinois Temple, then the one where I live, and thirdly I saw the Salt Lake City Temple. I always feel closer to the spirit being on temple grounds. And when I went to these beautiful places, whether it was about the church in general, the temple itself, or about myself, I always learned something. If any of you have ever been to Nauvoo, you know that it is an incredibly small town. I passed the temple probably every day last summer when I was there. Yes, only one year ago did I see a temple up close and walk on its grounds. I w
Why Whaling Should Be BannedWhaling is an issue of a lot of controversy. Animal rights activists and whale lovers across the globe say that to kill a whale is a terrible crime, and an inhumane act of murder. Whalers say that killing whales is necessary for their economy, for their societal right, and for conducting research. But which side is right? Or are we both wrong? Before deciding what side we are on, it's best to look at the opposing side's view on the issue. Whalers don't think themselves as murderers or criminals they see whaling as an industry. As someone who is concerned for the weIfare of cetaceans, I've tried to see things from both perspectives. The