I'm not a big fan of how members of the Church are often portrayed by those who don't like the Church's position on any particular issue. I won't allow others to define the family, friends, and neighbors that I love.

The vast majority of members of the Church I've interacted with are incredibly kind, honest, and hardworking people. They are not afraid of truth, they embrace it. They are doing their best to be true to the experiences God has given them. They seek to uplift, encourage, and serve all men and women on the earth. They are not blind followers, but intelligent disciples of Jesus Christ.