An Easter Dayenu

            My wife and I recently had an opportunity to watch a few of the new episodes of the Chosen in the theater. The part that stuck out to me the most was the Dayenu. I am admittedly unfamiliar with this practice and prayer at Passover, but loved the portrayal of two versions of the dayenu in one the episodes of season 5. Dayenu is roughly translated from Hebrew to English as “it is sufficient” or “it would have been enough.” The song traces the history of God’s working among His people from captivity in Egypt through the building of the temple. After each accounting, “it would have been enough” is uttered. Here is an example of what this looks like in lyrical form:

            “If He had brought us out from Egypt, and had not carried out judgments against them Dayenu, it would have sufficed us!

If He had carried out judgments against them, and not against their idols Dayenu, it would have sufficed us!

If He had destroyed their idols, and had not smitten their first-born Dayenu, it would have sufficed us!

If He had smitten their first-born, and had not given us their wealth Dayenu, it would have sufficed us!” (https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/255530/jewish/Dayenu.htm)

From what I have seen and heard of this song, it is a song of thanksgiving for what the Lord has done for His people.

 It reminded me of a talk from President Eyring in 2007 about seeing and recording the hand of the Lord in his life. Here is what he shared about the experience of recording and remembering the hand of God in his life each day:

“I wrote down a few lines every day for years. I never missed a day no matter how tired I was or how early I would have to start the next day. Before I would write, I would ponder this question: “Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?” As I kept at it, something began to happen. As I would cast my mind over the day, I would see evidence of what God had done for one of us that I had not recognized in the busy moments of the day. As that happened, and it happened often, I realized that trying to remember had allowed God to show me what He had done.” (“O Remember, Remember” October 2007)

    Since hearing this talk, I too have tried to keep a record of how I have seen the hand of God in my life each day. I testify of the truth of this line from “Count your many blessings,” 

“Count your many blessings; name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.”

I can think of no better time than at Easter when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to remember and acknowledge what the Lord has done for us. I loved being able to study in the scriptures about Holy week and the last week of the Savior’s mortal life. If I were to write lyrics to my own Dayenu song, I suppose these are some of the things I would write: 

“If all He did was give us good teachings, it would have been enough. 

If He had given us good teachings and not also healed, it would have been enough. 

If He had healed, but not also atoned for our sins, it would have been enough. 

If He had atoned for our sins and not died for us, it would have been enough. 

If He had died for our sins and not been resurrected, it would have been enough. 

If He had been resurrected and not promised us the gift of resurrection ourselves it would have been enough.”

The beauty of remembering these things is that He has done all this and more. What a miracle it is, and indeed, it is more than enough.

Thunderbolts Binge List

I started doing these Marvel binge list posts when MCU Phase Four started and it seemed like half the fans had binged the existing MCU movies for Infinity War and Endgame. Only a couple weeks until Thunderbolts premieres in theaters and it's our first big crossover since Endgame.  Sure, we've had Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels, but that's about as big as we've had since the Avengers' last battle. To prepare for the Thunderbolts, here are the movies that are essential for refreshing your memory before this band of misfits hit the big screen. And with less than a month to go, it may take some literal binging.

Captain America: The First Avenger (2 hours 4 min)

Chronologically we need to start with Bucky. Before he became the Winter Soldier, he was best friends with Steve Rogers. Even though Steve Rogers is out of the picture, Bucky keeps popping up here and there in the post-Endgame Marvel projects. And it seems like he'll be leader of the Thunderbolts (if anyone can lead them).

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2 hours 16 min)

And with Bucky leading the Thunderbolts, the next logical movie to watch is the way named after him. Is there a better reveal in any MCU project than Steve seeing that Bucky is the Winter Soldier? This was a game changer in MCU history with repercussions still in Phase Five.

Captain America: Civil War (2 hours 28 min)

The first chunk of this binge list is essentially getting to know Bucky again. So we'll continue on with when Bucky finally got his mind back. Like The Winter Soldier, this movie continues to have repercussions across the MCU. Infinity War would have looked very different if not for Civil War. Finally here, Bucky gets some help.

Black Widow (2 hours 13 min)

Though this movie came out after Endgame, the bulk of the movie takes place immediately after Civil War. Joe and I talked about this on the podcast, but a bulk of the Thunderbolts come from this movie. So you'll need to check this movie out to meet Yelena, Red Guardian, and Taskmaster again. And of course we get Valentina appearing in the credit scene, alongside Yelena, after the events of Endgame.

Black Panther (2 hours 15 min)

Optional viewing for Bucky (again) as we have a credit scene of Shuri visiting Bucky and, for the first time in decades, he's not the Winter Soldier anymore (unless he wants to tap into those skills on his own).

Avengers: Infinity War (2 hours 29 min)

Thanks to Wakandan tech, Bucky is better and ready for battle against Thanos. Just in time for him and his Vibranium arm to be dusted by Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet and the Avengers are left to grieve everyone... for now.

Ant-Man and the Wasp (1 hour 58 min)

Now for some new blood. While the Avengers were busy with Thanos (or maybe a short time before Thanos) Ant-Man and Wasp had to face off against Ava Starr who was fighting for her life. In the aftermath of their fight, Scott and the Pyms used access to the Quantum Realm to help stabilize Ava's Ghost powers. I guess we'll see how that works when she appears in Thunderbolts.

Avengers: Endgame (3 hours 2 min)

And we return to the Avengers. After a few years, they assembled again to reverse Thano's snap. So welcome back Bucky and the rest, including Yelena (though we don't learn about her death until Hawkeye), And despite being with Bucky until "the end of the line" Steve decided to say goodbye to his oldest friend. 

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Episodes 1-6)

We're in the post-Endgame era now. We were all excited for this Disney Plus series, especially after the success of WandaVision. Here is where we met the loose cannon John Walker (aka US Agent) and dealt with the fallout of him trying to measure up to Steve Rogers as Captain America. I'm curious how the years in between will have affected him. This series was also our first introduction to Valentina on screen and we know she'll play a big role with the Thunderbolts.

Hawkeye (Episodes 4-6)

After coming back in the Blip and receiving new instructions from Valentina, Yelena went off to avenge her adopted sister by attempting to kill Natasha's best friend. But of course Yelena and Clint come to an understanding by the end of the finale. And we got some adorably funny banter from Yelena, teasing Kate Bishop, which was my favorite part of this series. 

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2 hours 41 min)

Her part wasn't the biggest in this movie, but Valentina came back and we found out she used to be married to Everett Ross. So while he was aiding the Wakandans, she tried to throw a wrench into their plans. I guess we'll see where that leaves her.

Captain America: Brave New World (1 hour 58 min)

Obviously the main focus of this movie was Red Hulk and Sam Wilson, but Bucky made an appearance. It's cool to me that despite his history we see glimpses of Bucky's life and success after Endgame. I wonder how much of his Winter Soldier story is available to the public. Full disclosure: I wasn't able to see this movie in theaters so I'm hoping it arrives on Disney Plus in time to view before I see Thunderbolts in May.

And now we watch (these movies/series) and wait for the release. I'm excited! And since half the Thunderbolts are confirmed to appear in Doomsday, I'm curious how this movie will lead into next year. If you want more discussion on the upcoming Thunderbolts, check out our latest Marvel episode on the Latter-Day Saint Geeks Podcast--Joe and I had some fun talking about this one in particular.

LDS Geeks Podcast #39: Future of Marvel (2)

We have three more Marvel projects coming up in the next few months, so I had to talk to Joe so we could speculate what to expect.

--Spencer

Fourth Doctor Revisited: The Deadly Assassin

I'm still working my way through the Fourth Doctor era, trying to catch up to TJ. I recently watched "The Deadly Assassin" which is pretty unique among Doctor Who stories, especially of the classic era. We get a return to Gallifrey, the Master's dying form, a murder mystery, and the establishment of plenty of Doctor Who lore.

Let's start with the return to Gallifrey and the murder mystery. Last we left the Doctor, he said goodbye to Sarah Jane Smith (in the wrong city) to follow a call to Gallifrey. Come to find out it was a premonition about an assassination. And naturally the Doctor is in the right place at the wrong time and gets accused of the murder. How many times has that been used as a means of pulling the Doctor further into the drama? Not complaining. It works. Though this time it was an accusation from people who knew him and it took nominating himself as a presidential candidate to stay alive. And that role as the president keeps coming back whenever he visits Gallifrey again.

After the passing of Roger Delgado, the Master and his plots basically faded into the past, like the Great Intelligence and the Toymaker. "Frontier in Space" could have easily been the Master's last story. Instead, they decided to bring him back during the Fourth Doctor era. They could have simply made him regenerate, but instead gave him a plot to avoid his final death. This meant adding the rule of the twelve regenerations (which we'll address in a second) but it brought back this beloved villain. The first of many times that the Master should have been deader than dead and still came back. But we'll come back to this decaying version of the Master soon enough.

This is one of those stories that established parts of Doctor Who lore that has endured for decades. In addition to the limit of twelve regenerations, this story brought us back to Gallifrey, its politics and culture, and the Matrix. In some ways, showing the inner workings of Gallifrey makes them less mysterious I suppose (which is why I'd be very okay if they never reveal the Doctor's real name) but it gave a new sense of urgency. Yes, the Time Lords are very advanced and often benevolent. But this story also showed their darker aspects, making them not much better than humans. In addition, the regeneration limit puts a little more emphasis on each death of a Time Lord, as they're not just reborn forever. With the Doctor possibly being the Timeless Child, he might be the exception... but that's a discussion for when we rewatch the Thirteenth Doctor.

I couldn't find a source for the story, but I read on the Doctor Who wiki that Tom Baker wanted an episode all to himself. A big feat for any actor, to only play off himself. This is as close as we got in the classic era, but we've this companion-less style repeated in modern Doctor Who, with some companion-lite stories (like "Midnight") and one-off companions (like "Voyage of the Damned" and "Joy to the World"). It's one of the few times we truly see the Doctor alone (unless you count Spandrell or Engin as his companions). Peter Capaldi finally got to realize Tom Baker's Doctor-only adventure in "Heaven Sent" but even that story had the monster of the Confession.

Alright, guys! Time to speed things up with my Doctor Who viewing. I need to catch up with TJ so that we have more Whovian content to record on the podcast. 

IF & HG

 I write this as I’ve just watched the movie “IF” for the first time while flying on an airplane for my wife and my first trip away from our daughter. Yep, I cried. No helping it. Just could not hold it in. I loved that John Krasinski directed it and loved that the actress who played Mrs. Dursley in Harry Potter was the Grandma in “IF”. Such a lovely story about imaginary friends (IFs) and the role they have in helping their children even when the children are grown up. 

The story revolves around Elizabeth, who goes by Bea as she experiences the loss of her mother as well as the pending surgery for her father. Lots of an emotions for a 12 year old girl to go through. A big take away for me is that kids need their parents and kids need their imagination even if it is not an imaginary friend. 

Perhaps the imaginary friends could be representative of the Holy Ghost and how we need his influence and guidance throughout our lives. As a comforter, as a guide, and a teacher. It reminds me of Elder Bednar’s talk about receiving the Holy Ghost where he shares that this is an invitation that, for me, is a lifelong quest. While I don’t see the Holy Ghost, I know he is very real and I know that I need his influence every day, much like the grown ups in “IF” still need their imaginary friends at every stage of their lives.

Reflections from DigiCon 2025

A couple weeks ago Digimon celebrated their 25th anniversary with DigiCon 2025. Plenty of other blogs and websites reported on the announcements and updates as they were given, but I felt like I'd be a poor Digimon fan if I didn't at least share some thoughts (and I am the self-proclaimed Digimon King). So this is less a summary of the announcements and more my personal feelings about each announcement.

Digimon Adventure: Beyond

After the release of The Beginning there was no clear direction as to where the franchise was going next. Sure, Digimon keeps making games, but what about the anime? I wouldn't even care as much about the next installment in Digimon Adventure if they hadn't explicitly left a gap in the continuity between Last Evolution Kizuna and the Digimon Adventure 02 epilogue. So when the short/music video "Beyond" was released, I hoped for some answer to how Agumon and Gabumon returned. No such luck. Instead, we got a montage of adventures taking place between Digimon Adventure Tri and Kizuna. I definitely enjoyed the video, seeing some adventures as the Digi-Destined grew up. We got shots of Meiko, alternate armor digivolutions, and plenty of other Easter eggs alluding to storylines old and new. Even Lui appeared, so it begs a rewatch. Maybe someday I'll get my wish and we'll get more.

Digimon Beatbreak

Though no dub information is likely to come any time soon, a new anime was announced. Another branch in the Digimon multiverse. This new anime is about "emotion-devouring Digital Lifeforms". Because it's phrased that way, I expect a darker tone in this series compared to the ones I watched as a kid. I still need to watch Digimon Ghost Game, but I imagine the tone of this anime will be similar. Granted, a lot of that is based off the revealed poster. And that's like judging a book off its cover. Either way, it's set to broadcast in Japan this fall. I'm banking on it appearing on Crunchyroll.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

I never had a game system to match with popular/successful Digimon games. Historically I said that Pokemon has a better track record with games and Digimon is better with anime. But now Pokemon has mixed up its anime and I haven't played a new video game since I bought Ultra Sun. I heard that Cyber Sleuth was a successful video games series in Digimon's corner, but I haven't saved the money to buy Switch (bought a house instead) and the time to play it. Since I'm inexperienced in this department, I sit here with curiosity to see how it plays out. A name like "Time Stranger" makes me wish it were about jumping around the Digimon multiverse, but I know better than to wish for that.

Digimon Alysion

This is the announcement I'm most excited about. After playing Pokemon TCG Pocket and Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links, I'm excited to get my hand into the Digimon card game. I have a handful of physical cards from when I saw The Beginning in theaters, but I lack people to play the game with. Without close friends to play against, I decided to avoid spending money on booster packs (I had horrible luck with booster packs when I collected Yu-Gi-Oh cards anyway). With an app similar to Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh, maybe I'll get invested enough to buy physical cards. Plus it sounds like it'll have more of a story than Pokemon TCG Pocket. That could be fun. I miss having a Digimon mobile game--I never understood the mechanics of Digimon ReArise, but it had my buddy Dorumon.

Toys and More

DigiCon had plenty of other announcements, including anniversary toys and Digivices. Since I can't imagine myself taking a Digivice toy to work, I probably won't buy one--I remember how my old D3 would start beeping. That being said, I'm grateful that the franchise is growing even if I'm unlikely to buy the toys... though I am liable to base a cosplay around a Digivice toy... you shouldn't put it past me. I would love to get all the toys... But for now, I'm going to just keep rewatching Digimon anime on repeat.

Animorphs Book Club Reading Schedule

I finally finished reading the entirety of the Animorphs series. As Russell and I discussed on the podcast, we want to read through the series together and book club about it on the podcast. It took me about sixteen months to read through the series by myself, so I can’t expect us to read it quicker than that together. If you’d like to join us on this journey with the Animorphs, here’s our reading schedule. 

We plan to record towards the end of each month indicated, so feel free to chime in with your commentary by sending us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or Discord. We’ve never done a podcast series quite like this before, so check back here for any changes to the reading schedule. 

Part 1 - Record in April 2025 - Release in May 2025

#1 - The Invasion

#2 - The Visitor

#3 - The Encounter

#4 - The Message

Part 2 - Record in May 2025 - Release in June 2025

#5 - The Predator

#6 - The Capture

#7 - The Stranger

Megamorphs #1 - The Andalite's Gift

Part 3 - Record in July 2025 - Release in August 2025

#8 - The Alien

#9 - The Secret

#10 - The Android

#11 - The Forgotten

#12 - The Reaction

Part 4 - Record in August 2025 - Release in September 2025

#13 - The Change

The Andalite Chronicles

#14 - The Unknown

#15 - The Escape

Part 5 - Record in September 2025 - Release in October 2025

#16 - The Warning

#17 - The Underground

#18 - The Decision

Megamorphs #2 - In the Time of Dinosaurs

Part 6 - Record in October 2025 - Release in November 2025

#19 - The Departure

#20 - The Discovery

#21 - The Threat

#22 - The Solution

Part 7 - Record in November 2025 - Release in December 2025

The Hork-Bajir Chronicles

#23 - The Pretender

#24 - The Suspicion

#25 - The Extreme

Part 8 - Record in January 2026 - Release in February 2026

#26 - The Attack

#27 - The Exposed

#28 - The Experiment

#29 - The Sickness

Megamorphs #3 - Elfangor's Secret

Part 9 - Record in February 2026 - Release in March 2026

#30 - The Reunion

#31 - The Conspiracy

#32 - The Separation

#33 - The Illusion

Part 10 - Record in March 2026 - Release in April 2026

#34 - The Prophecy

#35 - The Proposal

Visser

#36 - The Mutation

Part 11 - Record in May 2026 - Release June 2026

#37 - The Weakness

#38 - The Arrival

#39 - The Hidden

#40 - The Other

#41 - The Familiar

Part 12 - Record June 2026 - Release July 2026

Megamorphs #4 - Back to Before

#42 - The Journey

#43 - The Test

#44 - The Unexpected

Part 13 - Record July 2026 - Release August 2026

#45 - The Revelation

#46 - The Deception

#47 - The Resistance

#48 - The Return

Part 14 - Record August 2026 - Release September 2026

#49 - The Diversion

#50 - The Ultimate

#51 - The Absolute

#52 - The Sacrifice

Part 15 - Record September 2026 - Release October 2026

#53 - The Answer

The Ellimist Chronicles

#54 - The Beginning

Alternate ending?

Snow White is Doomed to Flop—And the Reason Will Shock You! (Yes, It’s Clickbait)

When Walt Disney released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, it became a groundbreaking achievement in animation and storytelling. At the heart of the film is Snow White herself, a character whose defining trait is her kindness. Throughout the movie, this quality not only shapes her journey but also influences those around her—both friend and foe.

From the very beginning, Snow White’s kindness protects her. When the Evil Queen orders the Huntsman to take her into the woods and kill her, he cannot bring himself to do it. Despite his loyalty to the Queen, he is moved by Snow White’s innocence and gentle nature, choosing instead to let her escape. This moment highlights how her goodness touches even those given cruel tasks.

After fleeing into the forest, Snow White stumbles upon the home of the seven dwarfs. Rather than taking their hospitality for granted, she offers to stay and help them by cooking and cleaning. The dwarfs, initially hesitant about letting her stay, are won over by her warmth and willingness to contribute. This exchange reinforces the idea that kindness fosters trust and friendship, even among those who are vastly different from us.

However, Snow White’s kindness also makes her a target. The Queen despises her not just for her beauty but because Snow White’s inner goodness makes her the fairest of them all. This envy drives the Queen to drastic actions, proving that in a world of selfish ambition, true beauty is found in a kind and gentle heart. Snow White’s purity remains unshaken despite the dangers she faces, making her one of Disney’s most beloved characters.

In contrast, the live-action adaptation, as seen in the trailer, seems to take a different approach to Snow White’s character. While it is stated that she is kind, her actions suggest otherwise. Instead of relying on her kindness to shape her destiny, she is portrayed as a warrior leading an army to reclaim the kingdom. This shift in characterization moves away from the original message that kindness, not force, is the key to changing the world. While strength and courage are admirable qualities, the essence of Snow White’s character has always been that her goodness transforms those around her.

Art by Vivian Hsia

The lesson we can take from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is that kindness should be at the core of how we interact with others. In today’s world, it is easy to let differences divide us—be it political views, cultural backgrounds, or personal beliefs. However, Snow White’s story reminds us that kindness transcends those barriers. Whether it was the Huntsman sparing her life, the dwarfs welcoming her into their home, or even how she lovingly cared for animals, Snow White demonstrated that being good to others can create harmony even in a world filled with challenges.

President Russell M. Nelson, in his talk Peacemakers Needed, spoke about the necessity of being kind and fostering peace in an increasingly divided world. He reminded us that “contention drives away the Spirit—every time” and that we must strive to be peacemakers rather than participants in conflict. Snow White embodied this principle, choosing kindness over retaliation even when faced with hatred from the Queen. Similarly, we can strive to be peacemakers in our own lives, treating others with kindness regardless of their beliefs, actions, or backgrounds.

Ultimately, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs teaches us that kindness is not a weakness—it is a powerful force that can shape lives, soften hearts, and bring people together. As we go about our daily lives, we should remember Snow White’s example and choose to be kind, even when the world around us seems harsh. Just as she won the hearts of the Huntsman and the dwarfs, we too can inspire change through simple acts of goodness. As President Nelson urged, let us be the peacemakers the world so desperately needs.

LDS Geeks Podcast #38: Third Doctor Review

Here's our final round of the Third Doctor. His time with UNIT and his new friends changed Doctor Who. Enjoy!

--Spencer 

"How to be a Super Missionary" by Dr. Benjamin Jeppsen

Last month I had the privilege of talking with Dr. Benjamin Jeppsen on our podcast about his experience as a Latter-day Saint geek and especially about his experience writing “How to be a Super Missionary”. I touched on the book’s content during our discussion, but to do the book justice I felt I needed to formally review it. If you want any specific background on Ben and his experience with missionary work, check out our podcast episode. Now for the book itself.

The basic premise of Dr. Jeppsen’s book is simple. It’s an anthology of superhero devotionals or parables, comparing DC and Marvel heroes to success in missionary work. Some of the lessons pull from superhero movies of recent decades, but some pull from the source material in the comics (some both). In the book, he teaches missionary lessons through the lens of Batman, Rogue, Hulk, the Flash, and many more popular heroes.

Like I told Ben on the podcast, one thing I loved about his book was that I didn’t have to read it all in one sitting (which is hard to do with two little kids begging for my attention). Each chapter took me about fifteen minutes to read and most of them were read by the proposed site of the McKinney Texas Temple when I needed a break from work. Even when I didn’t know the specific backstories of Batman or Rogue, he was able to summarize the important bits so that I could still learn what I needed from the analogy to become a better missionary. And actually a sign of how well he wrote them is that he made me want to grab some comics and explore some heroes I’ve never seen/watched before.

I’ve written before about my complicated history with formal missionary work and I addressed that on the podcast as well. The complexities aside, the book lifted me up and taught me lessons about being a “member missionary” in the church. On at least one occasion (the chapter about MCU’s Hulk) I was enlightened about my role as a father. And even though it took me months to read (again, because of kids begging for my attention) the bite-sized nature of the lessons and chapters made that doable in my stage of life. 

If you enjoy our gospel-centered blog posts, you’ll enjoy this book. Whether you lean towards Marvel comics or DC comics (like Ben), you’ll find a story and a lesson for yourself in this book. And as previously stated, these parables are written well enough to make me want to read the comics and see the movies that I’ve never experienced before. So go buy Dr. Jeppsen’s book for a wonderfully geeky Sunday afternoon (here it is on Amazon).

And don't forget to check out my discussion with Ben on the podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Farmer vs. Cowman

Growing up, I recall watching the film version of “Oklahoma” a number of times. I have thought recently about a song from this musical titled, “The Farmer and the Cowman should be Friends.” The application to our day is apparent to me in that it is a song about people from different walks of life learning to get along. Be it different political parties, teams we root for, religions, or ideas about which Star Trek captain is best, there are a lot of opinions to go around. But, to quote the aforementioned song, “that’s no reason why [we] can’t be friends.” 

When I lived in Utah, there was often a letter shared in sacrament meeting around the time that elections were being held that I will paraphrase here: there is good to be found in all political parties. 

I am a sports fan and while I am bummed when the team I root for loses, I can also appreciate the talent of players on the opposing team. 

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I admire the way that Muslims, Jews, Buddists, Protestants, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Catholics, and many others worship.

As for which Star Trek captain is best, I think I like them all in their own way. (Perhaps a bit too diplomatic, but I take that as my prerogative in authoring this post)

  My point in writing these thoughts down is to encourage more dialogue and less dismissal. I know there are things I do not agree with others on but that does not mean I have to be disagreeable. I know how much I have been helped and continue to be helped by others. I know that I will continue to need help along my life’s journey. 

I think Joseph Smith summed it up nicely in the following quote from 1843:

“The Saints can testify whether I am willing to lay down my life for my brethren. If it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a ‘Mormon.’ I am bold to declare before Heaven that I am just as ready to die in defending the rights of a Presbyterian, a Baptist, or a good man of any other denomination; for the same principle which would trample upon the rights of the Latter-day Saints would trample upon the rights of the Roman Catholics, or of any other denomination who may be unpopular and too weak to defend themselves.”

I sure do hope this is helpful on some level. I saw an applicable lesson in this song from my childhood and wanted to both share the song and the message I thought could be found in it.