The Call to a Family-Centered Life
Thirty years ago , the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, declared, “…the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.” Of course, thirty years ago people wondered as to why such a proclamation was needed. Coming to the present day, we see the corrosion of the family. Birthrates are in decline all around the world. Marriage is seen as a commodity, not a necessity. The traditional family is not necessarily the norm. Some say this is just the way things are now and that it’s not that bad. In some ways, it’s good that we have the options we do without the social pressure or shame or stigma around such topics. There is much greater tolerance and acceptance for those situations that don’t fit the traditional model. Still, “the family is central to the Creator’s plan.” We either believe that or we don’t. The family is central! It might be difficult to read the rest of the proclamation because on the surf...
