Brilliant

Once again, a freaking brilliant comment by Melinda:

"I don't know why so many Mormons feel threatened when something about the church is horrifying, mean, untrue, etc. I wonder why it doesn't bother my testimony at all. I think maybe its because I see the church the same way I see families... as a group of people who are trying and messing up all the time but making a little progress and doing a lot of good things with help from God. I guess some people see the church as something God is micromanaging and offering to the world rather than something a group of people are working out and offering to God (with his help of course--like families.)"

I guess some people see the church as something God is micromanaging and offering to the world rather than something a group of people are working out and offering to God. That line stopped me in my tracks. Oh Melinda, I have to say it again - this is why you're my very favorite Mormon and why I am so glad that they have you. Knowing that you are there just being yourself, and that there absolutely are Others Like You, gives me hope for, not just the evolution of the LDS church, but the evolution of all of us.