I listened to the Beck talk again

[Requiem]

Originally Posted by Archaea

We have some bright women, why not use them, especially the single sisters who aren't married and having children as they should.

Amen Brother. I too listened again to Sister Beck's talk last night. As a single woman, she came across as condescending and demeaning. As she so blithely stated "we need to make our homes like mini-MTC's...", I could not help but think she is very isolated and parochial and no doubt a product of that environment.

Tex and Indy: before you commence your personal attacks, remember that, like you, I am a product of my upbringing. I still have two younger siblings at home being raised by a widowed mother who (insert gasp) works outside the home as a college professor. Typical of wards in Sandy, UT, my mother is outside the mainstream because she is single and works. Her last home teaching visit was in 2004 and this is not because she is not receptive. The list goes on and on but you can bet her quiet faith is exercised every day in her service, temple attendance, activity and devotion to her family and church. Where in Sister Beck's talk was there any attempt to reach out to her? Sorry not to follow your "the Church is always right" party line, but God gave me a brain.