...In which I realize my 11-year-old son has learned eternal gospel truths from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
My wife and I were discussing a comment a friend had received from a family member. The family member was having difficulty reconciling with the fact the my friend is SSA. My 11-year-old son was in the room. I realized he was listening, even though he appeared to be intently reading, so while still talking to my wife, I adjusted my comments more to his frame of reference. After a few minutes he chimed in and asked: "Is she Christian? I'd think a Christian would have an easier time understanding." "That doesn't always make a difference," my wife replied. "Sometimes people have a hard time accepting things they don't understand. I know several people who think they will never be able to go to heaven because of the mistakes they have made," I added. He looked flabbergasted. "I guess it really comes down to how much you understand the Atonement," I continued, wondering how much I needed to explain. "Yeah," he qu...