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Show Faithful teens are less likely to use illegal substances - BRADLEY AUSTIN GALE Bradley Austin Gale, son of Jeff and Sandie Gale, recently received his Eagle Scout award. He is a member of Troop 1210 sponsored by Woods Cross 12th Ward. Mike Fuhnman is his scoutmaster. Brad earned 33 merit badges and for his Eagle project he sanded and BY MELINDA WILLIAMS Clipper Staff Writer Teeis who acknowledge any religious preference are less than half as hkely to become involved in substance abuse. A Dan Jones poll shows that teens stating a religious preference were less than half as likely to become involved with drugs, alcohol or tobacco, than those with no religious preference. And the number drops even farther among LDS teens polled. For example, the poll shows 39.5 of teens without a religious preference used alcohol within the y period prior to the poll. However, among LDS teens polled, only 6.5 percent said they had used alcohol. Less than 17 percent of teens stating some other religious preference said they had used alcohol. The topic of substance abuse and religious preference was part of a larger poll commissioned by Davis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Center. Three hundred and seventy three teens were questioned on their y use of certain substances over a period Similar statisUcs to those for alcohol were indicated across the board from tobacco use to marijuana, LSD, cocaine, inhalants, stimulants and ggl lM gr- tranquilizers. The findings didn't surprise a num- ber of religious leaden in Davis County. Woods Cross First LDS Ward Bishop. Alan Low said the poll doesn't surprise me at all." He pointed out youth in the LDS Church are taught from about 3 years old on, about the churchs Word of Wisdom which teaches abstinence from those substances. The Rev. Steve Mix, pastor of the Kaysville Bible Church, believes, When children are given hope, they are less hkely to need those kinds of outlets. And, the Rev. Alex Lucero, pastor of Abundant Life Assembly of God, North Salt Lake, has found those with a religious affiliation have higher standards and principles than those without. Lucero said there needs to be a collective effort of family, community and the nation to set a national standard. He explained this nation was founded on God s plan. The country was founded on that principle and theres PLANTING p SALE! Teens kneel before the altar at Grace Lutheran Church. A poll shows teens with a religious preference are less likely to use illegal substances than those with no preference. Photo Illustration by Man Lynchard no doubt who they were talking about But he said we no longer have that standard. We cant pray anymore in school, and legislation prohibiting such action is legitimizing immorality, he said. Mix said that children who have God in their lives engage in more positive types of activities than those without. He notes it's also a matter the crowd teens spend most of their time with. Low said the youngsters he sees recognize that by abusing substances they are not obeying the commandments of God. All three see teens in their congregations as being good kids. Low said, usmg drugs or dnnking, in this day and age is not looked upon as the thing to do. He said within his ward, the teens almost laugh at the thought of indulging in such substances and tell him they see it as stupid thing to da Often, he said, they feel sorry for those teens who use alcohol, drugs or tobacco He also notes that teens are better educated today about the effects of such substances than previous generations and now realize they are gate Montana in the early 1930s effectively cut them off from the Reorganized LDS Church and any familiarity with their familys history. Coral told her children only that her grandfather had seen an angel When Jones was introduced to stories about Joseph Smith by a woman for whom she babysat, she was enthralled. Meetings with missionaries resulted in her baptism into the LDS Church at age 18, although her parents were against it Since that day in 1956, she has studied the lives of her trying to discover what hapto pened our family how we came to be lost from the Church. Jones has been especially interested in Emmas experiences and viewpoint, seeking to vindicate Joseph Smiths widow, who stayed in Nauvoo with her five children when the rest of the Saints went West. Jones has put her findings into articles and books, notably Emma's-Glorand Sacrifice in 1987 and an Ensign article, My Emma Hale Smith in 1991 Much of that material has been incorporated Into a new, expanded, e volume, Emma and Joseph: Their Divine Mission? recently pub - Saints until she was a teenager. She only knew he was Christ of Latter-da- y and that her had fact known that brought making problems for her family. Her mother, Coral Smith Hornet; had been bom in southern Iowa, the daughter of Alexander Hale Smith, and endured ridicule for being related to Joe Smith." The family's move to way drugs, leading to worse substances. They recognize that by using illegal drugs they faces consequences with the law as well. Mix said he has seen few kids in his congregation with substance abuse problems. He said he sees an occasional visitor who uses those substances though. While he makes referrals to agencies which can help the teens, as a congregation he believes getting the teens back into the scripture, back into the word of God, and getting them into a place of positive influence is the best way to keep kids from getting involved with those substances. And Lucero said he tries to get young people to look objectively at what theyre doing and the conse- 364-pag- - I ing the Sudanese refugees fleeing civil war and religious persecution in Sudan. Last Christmas, several panshes in Davis County, including Episcopal. Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist and United Church of Christ participrogram pated in a which benefited the Sudanese refugees. Those refugees wish to extend their thanks and a special invitation to those who shared warm clothes to wear last winter. Sudan is a country which rarely sees below temperatures freezing. Consequently. Utah's winter was a shock for many of the arrivals from ta al Sudan. "Fall is For Planting... r "...Flowers Plant Now! Great Fall Blooming Flowers Excellent Great Selection through October Selection r "...Shade Trees" Choose From Aspen Birch Maple Willow & Many More... He teaches that while kids often use drugs because they feel no purpose in life, that drugs do not give a purpose. I tell them God created us to be in fellowship with him...that they can be used by God himself. Then, I bring in Jesus and tell them He saw a purpose for you, that he loved you so much he paid the penalty for what you're doing. 9u A V lished by Covenant Communications. Jones, who lives in St George but travels frequently as a popular speaker, writes in the book's preface that one of the most important things her research has taught her is that LDS Church history is not a liner chronology but more like the hub of a wheel, with spokes going out from the center, rolling along as events transpired so that the center of the wheel was always located where the Prophet Joseph was situated. Rather than a definite history' of the churchs early days, Jones book instead focuses on what was going on in the lives and relationship of Emma and Joseph. Readers gam insight and a new perspective, and can't help but feel a greater appreciation for the Emma, who endured more than most of us can imagine. Calling the research process a thrilling experience, the author adds that it has also brought her an incredible witness of the truth regarding the restoration of the gospel, which came through Joseph Smith. And even more, she adds, I obtained a deeper understanding of Emmas role in these events. My appreciation for her sacrifices and contributions overflowed much-malign- Recent grants from Lutheran Brotherhood and other charitable foundations, have meant that CHANCES work has taken a great step in purchasing a van and luring Stephen Thep as a care worker among the Sudanese. There are slightly under 1,000 Sudanese refugees in Utah primarily from the Nuer tribe. 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