Sunday Soapbox #3 (oops, it's Wednesday)

So last Sunday, my Gospel Doctrine lesson was on the scattering and gathering of Israel and what we as Latter-day Saints have to do with it. In our ward we have an older gentleman who wears a yarmulke. Yes, that is a Jewish head cap, and yes, we belong to the LDS faith. I know this sounds horrible, but I have been calling him Yarmulke because I have no idea what his name is. After I related the following story to the ladies at work, Doree came up with this guys new name- Brother Yarmulke! Fitting don't you think? It's not often an LDS brother shows up to church in a yarmulke. Well, not very often anywhere besides Logan 3rd ward, I'm certain.

Any who! I had finished reading a quote from President Kimball explaining that the gathering of Israel in still in effect, just more of a spiritual gathering vs. physical. Where new converts are encouraged to gather in their native lands and spread the gospel. Brother Yarmulke raised his hand and said; all the while sitting parallel and perpendicular to three Mexican Americans, "Obviously the Mexicans don't understand that". He was implying a lot. I was stunned. I wasn't sure how to respond to that one! Was this a class on immigration, or a Sunday school class? Quickly I said, "I'd have to disagree with you on that one", then proceeded on with my lesson. The ignorance and lack of tact by some people- I tell you what!

After I had bore my testimony about the truths of our lesson, I asked for a closing prayer. My mother in law was there to watch the girls primary program, and caught the end of my lesson. I saw her point across the room, signaling to something. Up in the air was another mans hand.
"Yes", I said to the man.
"What is the name of our nation". I was caught of guard... again. Timing maybe? Topic?
"The United States of America", I replied.
"Obamanation" he says with a old man snicker.
" I would hope it's still the United States of America" I said amid the silence of the room.
"I'll say the prayer" as he stands to come to the microphone.
You better after that one I say silently.
What is it with old men ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRH!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see what comments they throw at me next time. To think I even asked for 'appropriate comments' before I started my lesson. I'm afraid the bold confrontational Jen is going to need to make an appearance, and I mean soon. I'm not up for teaching Political Doctrine Class.