Young Coug

BYU, NFL, Ryan Smith teams, COJCOLDS and theology, law and politics. I value family, friendship, free exchange of ideas, fun, good humor, and respect.

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

BYU fans, what is the most exciting play you have seen live?

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

Love this analysis, Dan 👏

[Dan Shaha @DanShaha]

I've waited a few days to say anything about the recent Department of War (DoW) decision to not list The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian religion. I wanted to make sure my opinion wasn't being driven by an emotional response.

I think it's a good thing. Initially, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was listed as a Protestant Christian religion when it was recognized by the US Military. The way that religions are listed have a few second and third order of effects, specifically manning requirements for Chaplains and Chaplain assistants across the force.

When The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was listed as a Protestant Christian religion then, from the DoW standpoint, any Protestant Chaplain can meet the religious needs of LDS Service members. When it comes to manning requirements, an LDS Chaplain and a Protestant Chaplain become interchangeable, meaning that if an LDS service member is in an area that has the required number of Protestant Chaplains then there is no need and potentially no positions for LDS Chaplains at that location. Even if the majority of Christian-affiliated service members are LDS, as far as the DoW is concerned, their religious needs are being met by the Chaplains already assigned to that location.

Listing the LDS Church as a non-Christian religion means that the DoW now needs to ensure that they have a minimum number of LDS Chaplains among their ranks to meet specific religious needs. This opens up opportunities for promotion and advancement for LDS Chaplains currently serving, as well as a potential increased need for LDS Chaplains across the force.

Plus, and this is my opinion, Church leadership probably also had a say in how the LDS Church was listed by the DoW. The Government would have consulted Salt Lake, just like they would have consulted the Vatican and major Protestant associations, in ensuring their religion was accurately listed with the DoW. Otherwise it opens the government and DoW to lawsuits related to religious freedoms.

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@notthefakeSVP 👏

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@FiredUpCoug Love it!

South American specialty, skirt steak, can be amazing too…

[Eric Weddle @weddlesbeard]

@BrooklynmWeddle (B Skee Booooooooooo) I love you! You made it B. You worked so hard for this moment. I am honored to be your Dad. I cant wait for you to spread your wings at BYU. Remember, I will always be here for you.

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@kerrc17 Klinsy blew it in 2014 not bringing Donovan and not playing Beckerman against Belgium. But he had some great moments.

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@GuyInco15542744 @Truth_matters20 @truth_matters20 you ok buddy?

Look at the “not by faith only”

Ouch!

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

Love seeing Alabama go down to Texas Tech

[Reggie Chatman Jr. @ReggieChatman]

CHECK HER BETTING ACCOUNT THERE IS NO WAY

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

Brathwaite is the GOAT

[Center Street Media @CenterStMedia]

The 95 yard record has been in place since 2003… will we see it broken this year? 👀

95 DAYS ‘TIL BYU FOOTBALL

(🎥 @BYUSportsNation )

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

Repping the conference well

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

BYU among the “next five” out of the top 25

[Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello]

Way-Too-Early Top 25, version 3.0:

1. Florida
2. Duke
3. Michigan
4. Illinois
5. UConn
6. Tennessee
7. St. John’s
8. Michigan State
9. Texas
10. Arizona
11. Arkansas
12. USC
13. Louisville
14. Virginia
15. Alabama

Kansas, UNC are back in.

Nos. 16-25👇
https://t.co/tQPFevsgD0

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@WestByGodWV Way to rep

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@Joelazo_10 Please bench Adams

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

Should be in the HOF

[VintageCougsCards @vintcougscards]

@OleTimeHardball Murph was dominant in the 80s

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@LuxWade @BYUGuy87 Ok then. I’m a fan

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

5 of the top 11 from the Big 12

[College Basketball Report @CBKReport]

The best programs in college basketball over the last 10 seasons, ranked by average KenPom finish 📊

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@BenScottStevens Go WCC

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@Super70sSports 💯

[Ryan Bennion @RyBen3]

When you can’t stand losing to a freshman so you make her sprint out to lane 4 and she still out kicks you.

#SeeJaneRun
#SeeJaneWin
#BYU

[Young Coug @pedrodon]

@BYUGuy87 Nice work, Brother. Inspiring.

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@BYUProvo @SpideYstow 👏