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English
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"Serious Reflection" for Religious Educators
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Religious Educator
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2011
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12
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Provo, UT
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Religious Studies Center, BYU
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59-81
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"As a young man wrestling with religious questions that he knew would have serious ramifications for himself and his family, Joseph Smith reported that his mind was “called up to serious reflection and great uneasiness” (Joseph Smith—History 1:8). Struggling with challenging problems often causes mental, emotional, or even spiritual discomfort. However, the Prophet Joseph Smith learned that only by “serious reflection” could he come to a decision about what course of action he must pursue to find resolutions to the challenges of life (see Joseph Smith—History 1:9–13). Religious educators
committed to teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ will also benefit
from “serious reflection,” even though that reflection may, at times, lead to
“great uneasiness.” As religious educators better understand and implement reflective practices and processes in a way that contributes to their sustained professional development, they will develop greater alignment between their ideals and their classroom behaviors. Such alignment will increase the positive impact of their classroom instruction." [FROM AUTHOR]