I was reading the Qu’ran, and I came across this,

“And do good unto [thy] parents. Should one of them, or both, attain to old age in thy care, never say “Ugh” to them, but [always] speak unto them with reverent speech, and spread over them the wings of thy tenderness…”

Upon reading this, I came to understand that it is indeed important to treat our parents with respect and dignity.

I myself have not always given my parents all the respect they deserve. Our parents sacrifice so much for us to be here today. Even though they have their moments, there is always a good explanation behind them. I believe we should always respect our parents and do our jobs as the offsprings!

I have blogged about California’s Prop 8 and have appreciated the comments made. It is a deeply emotional issue to many. I respect and find interest in the views and experiences of others.

The following is what my church has published in response to the outcome of the California debate:

SALT LAKE CITY 5 November 2008 COMMENTARY
Since Proposition 8 was placed on the ballot in June of this year, the citizens of California have considered the arguments for and against same-sex marriage. After extensive debate between those of different persuasions, voters have chosen to amend the California State Constitution to state that marriage should be between a man and a woman.

Such an emotionally charged issue concerning the most personal and cherished aspects of life — family, identity, intimacy and equality —…

Catholic Conference Condemns No on Prop 8 Ad

It appears California’s emotionally debated Proposition 8 has passed to amend the California State Constitution to state that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Florida and Arizona likewise amended their constitutions.

In the eleventh hour of the debates the “No on 8″ campaign targeted the activity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in support of Proposition 8. They scheduled an ad to run on CNN and MSNBC that vilified the Church.

The commercial depicts two Mormon missionaries invading the home of a same-sex couple and saying “we are here to take away your rights.” They take their wedding rings, ransack the house looking for their marriage license, find it, and then tear it up. They say, “that was too easy, yeah, what should we ban next?” Then the ad says:” Fact: Members of the Mormon Church have given…