Unholy War

"...There is no better laboratory to observe the sin of pride than the world of sports. I have always loved participating in and attending sporting events. But I confess there are times when the lack of civility in sports is embarrassing. How is it that normally kind and compassionate human beings can be so intolerant and filled with hatred toward an opposing team and its fans?

"I have watched sports fans vilify and demonize their rivals. They look for any flaw and magnify it. They justify their hatred with broad generalizations and apply them to everyone associated with the other team. When ill fortune afflicts their rival, they rejoice.

"Brethren, unfortunately we see today too often the same kind of attitude and behavior spill over into the public discourse of politics, ethnicity, and religion.

"My dear brethren of the priesthood, my beloved fellow disciples of the gentle Christ, should we not hold ourselves to a higher standard? As priesthood bearers, we must realize that all of God’s children wear the same jersey. Our team is the brotherhood of man. This mortal life is our playing field. Our goal is to learn to love God and to extend that same love toward our fellowman. We are here to live according to His law and establish the kingdom of God. We are here to build, uplift, treat fairly, and encourage all of Heavenly Father’s children."

Pride and the Priesthood

DIETER F. UCHTDORF

Can I tell you how much I love President Uchtdorf? He has put in words what makes me sick to my stomach: the hate. I cannot understand why people hate me simply because I support the U of U. It frustrates me when people try to tell me that my school sucks and I should be a BYU fan. It frustrates me when my brother says he would rather die than go to BYU. What President Uchtdorf has said is the truth. I support him with all my heart and with all the conviction I can muster. Is football really what you should be worrying about, when there are thousands of people living without the gospel? Stop arguing and start loving. It is not worth it.

My best friend and hero, Brock Duclos.

A large number of my friends that currently go to BYU.

Two of my best friends. BYU and Utah.