What I Know Now
As I learned about the Mountain Meadows Massacre I was able to learn more about what else went on after Mormon pioneers reached Utah. I always thought it went on peaceful and that the lives of the Saints were pretty normal, but learning about this massacre brought more into it. As I researched too I could tell the difference between someone who was a member of the LDS church because their tone of the topic seemed to be softer, whereas others were not as soft. Knowing how others had an animosity against the church because of this act reminds me that I have to be an example of what we believe in now too. Being able to learn about this massacre seemed to make me think more about what I do, especially where the massacre took place so close to home.
Fig. 11. This is the monument that was built at Mountain Meadows. Gordon B. Hinkley who was President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints felt that a proper memorial needed to be built. "We owe [the dead] respect" (Linder). Google Images.
My American Dream Now
Now I believe that the American Dream should be to live with my family happily and safe.