When I was called as the Media Relations assistant for the stake public affairs, I was so eager to get my responsibility started not just because it’s my calling but I find it as an opportunity to hone my potentials as a future media practitioner. As I was waiting for members to share to me their inspiring life stories, I realized why not start with my own life story and find something inspiring. Funny it may seems, I don’t think I have one since I am only 19 years of age.
Being enrolled in one of the most prestigious schools in Davao, even in the country, it is quite a big challenge to keep up with the demands of the university especially it is under another religious sect. We have activities that are held on Sundays, and activities that are not in line with our Church standards.
As a 3rd yr. Mass Communication student, I have a film appreciation class that is confronted with so much pornography though my professor denies that it is pornography. Every Tuesdays, we are asked to watch European films and these films are not ordinary films they are even banned to be shown in the country for its vulgar content.
In a class of 45 students, I am the only LDS member and I find it a challenge to find someone who completely understands my faith. Though my classmates find me as someone who is strong, I am left empty-handed in facing this dilemma, should I watch or not? I always say, “I have no choice. It is part of our curriculum and I have to watch these films to earn good grades”. But on second thought, do I really have no choice?
I have a choice. I always do. I may not be able to escape the realities that I really have to watch those films to finish my course, which I am bombarded with indecent materials but I always have the option to do something in order for these obscene materials not to pollute my mind.
I made it a point to read my scriptures every day, offer my prayers, magnify my callings, attend institute, and attend church service. With that, I gained stronger testimony. I felt Christ’s love more. I felt the assurance that I am never left empty-handed- He is always there.
I may be young, I may be the only LDS member in the class but I am never alone. Jesus Christ is always there for me to keep me strong when the adversary strikes me in the least expected way.
Being enrolled in one of the most prestigious schools in Davao, even in the country, it is quite a big challenge to keep up with the demands of the university especially it is under another religious sect. We have activities that are held on Sundays, and activities that are not in line with our Church standards.
As a 3rd yr. Mass Communication student, I have a film appreciation class that is confronted with so much pornography though my professor denies that it is pornography. Every Tuesdays, we are asked to watch European films and these films are not ordinary films they are even banned to be shown in the country for its vulgar content.
In a class of 45 students, I am the only LDS member and I find it a challenge to find someone who completely understands my faith. Though my classmates find me as someone who is strong, I am left empty-handed in facing this dilemma, should I watch or not? I always say, “I have no choice. It is part of our curriculum and I have to watch these films to earn good grades”. But on second thought, do I really have no choice?
I have a choice. I always do. I may not be able to escape the realities that I really have to watch those films to finish my course, which I am bombarded with indecent materials but I always have the option to do something in order for these obscene materials not to pollute my mind.
I made it a point to read my scriptures every day, offer my prayers, magnify my callings, attend institute, and attend church service. With that, I gained stronger testimony. I felt Christ’s love more. I felt the assurance that I am never left empty-handed- He is always there.
I may be young, I may be the only LDS member in the class but I am never alone. Jesus Christ is always there for me to keep me strong when the adversary strikes me in the least expected way.
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