Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001
                    
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    We live with contradictory feelings about many things, including our church.  We do not get the gift of reconciliation fully until there is conflict, but God wants to give the gift of reconciliation now, if we will accept it.
                
                    
                        Church, some say, should be a place of peace.  Church should be a place where we can come after a week of dealing with conflicts, fears, and doubts, and find peace.  I was told we don’t want conflict at church.
And I do understand.  I do understand why, when we come to the hour of worship, we want
                        
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