Reason for Doing a Thing Casts Light on Whether it was Right

   Often, the reason for doing something casts light on whether it was the right thing to do. Such is the case with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' decision to not allow children of same-gender parents to be baptized until they are 18. Although it is correct, that we can follow our leaders even when we don't understand, I am grateful for Elder D. Todd Christofferson for explaining why this policy is being implemented. After listening to him, it makes sense to me. Will this policy hurt the church? It seems the decision to go forward with it came not with an eye to how the public would respond, but rather with concern for protecting the children from conflicts in their homes. I like the comparison to not proselytizing Muslims who live in places where rejecting that religion can cause them harm. This is an eternal gospel, and both the Muslims of concern and the children of same-gender parents will eventually be given the chance of accepting the gospel. If their opportunity is cut short in this life (for example, if a child dies before turning 18 and moving out of his parent's home), missionaries await them on the other side.