Family Proclamation Project

      Sadly, abuse in the family unit is a topic that far too many young adults, and simply individuals have had to face and navigate. The church's definition of abuse is simple, "Abuse is the physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual mistreatment of others. It may not only harm the body, but it can deeply affect the mind and spirit, destroying faith and causing confusion, doubt, mistrust, guilt, and fear." The Lord has made it clear through His teachings and through His servants that there is no room for any degree of abuse. However, as we know mortal beings are imperfect and as a result, abuse exists in our current world.      It is important that the general population of the church, especially the young adults, understand how to navigate such a complex and difficult topic. Many studies and research has been completed on what factors contribute to an increased likelihood of abuse happening in the family unit. Findings illustrate that poverty, poor parent...

      Dating inside and outside of the church has become increasingly different than it was just ten years ago. The rise of social platforms, dating apps, and more virtual interactions has drastically changed the manner in which everyone, especially young adults communicate with one another. This shift has not left dating in the modern day go unaffected. Personally, I have had countless interactions with young adults who vent their frustrations concerning dating in the year 2023. Genuine connections appear to be harder to develop in an ever increasingly virtual world. Coupled with a erosion of the culture's morals and values, the prospect of finding an eternal companion appears to many young adults to be a steep, uphill climb.      So how do young adults navigate a dating culture and scene that often appear contrary to the teaching of the restored gospel? The first piece of advice I would give is to first recognize the things of the world tha...

     In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints many doctrines are centered around the family unit. These doctrines found within the Church's teachings often create a culture where young adults are heavily encouraged to seriously date in order to get married and begin creating a family early in their adulthood years. However, in recent years the general shift of young adults in developing countries has been away from marriage and family life. Many young adults, inside and out of the church, often view dating, marriage, and children as somewhat of a negative. These polarizing views of marriage and family has created some new debate regarding when is the appropriate time to focus on marriage and starting a family.      The teaching of the Church are rather clear that starting a family and raising children in the gospel is one of the main focal points of the plan of salvation. Many factors have contributed to this detour away from marriage, especially ...