July 1974
Contents
Poetry
Parents
Shirley Howard
Christ’s Worldwide Church
N. Eldon Tanner
A Real Neighbor
Lawrence Heywood
The Law of the Fast
Sterling W. Sill
The Exile and First Return of Judah
Edward J. Brandt
I Have a Question
Are some types of music inherently evil, or should each piece of music be judged on its own merits?
Larry Bastian
What are the responsibilities of a stake genealogy teacher?
Thomas E. Daniels
Are there accounts in the Old Testament that are more allegorical than literal?
Sidney B. Sperry
Why does the Church oppose homosexuality?
Lindsay M. Curtis
What difference does it make if you are allowed to drink at 18 instead of at 21?
Robert Backstein
Are children considered members of the Church before baptism? Why don’t we baptize little children?
Calvin D. McOmber
The Challenges of Administering a Worldwide Church
Dean L. Larsen
“Every Man … in His Own Language”
Justus Ernst
The Saints in Scandinavia
Mormon Journal
A Desire to Play the Organ
Erik Andersen
“It Was Hard to Be Different”
Helena Hannonen
“Now My Life Is Full”
Dagny Kultorp
“If You Love Him, Why Not Serve Him?”
Anna-Liisa Rinne
My Grandfather’s Courage
Asmund H. Hernes
The Friendly Invasion
Richard L. Jensen
Highlights of the Church in Scandinavia
Discovery
A Peck of Dirt
Reed M. Izatt
Drugs and Driving
Alton Thygerson
Marvelous Works and Wonders
V. Lynn Tyler
The “Old Dead Book” of Job
Rebecca J. Cornwall
Random Sampler
Calcium Clues
Clean Windshields!
Alton L. Thygerson
Does Your Family Know?
David E. Lofgren
White Nylon
Margaret Childs
Mormon Popcorn
Nancy Wudel
Candle Hints
Ivy Houtz Woolley
Weevil Wipeout
Kay Franz
Instant Frogs
Claire Spofford
Mirthright
Comment
Mormon Media
News of the Church
The Church on the Airwaves: How Radio and Television Spread the Word
New Appointments for Melchizedek Priesthood MIA
Recuperating
Bishop Victor L. Brown Named Scout Executive
Friendly Exchange
Regional Representatives: Releases and New Appointments
LDS Scene
Pavilion Attracts Crowds
Educator Honored
Wins Speech Contest
Lamanite Youth Meet
“Friendly Exchange,” Ensign, July 1974, 70