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[junipersky]

>
> D&C 130: 18-19 (this being a simple answer as to why Mormons are so into
> Education)
>
> Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will
> rise with us in the resurrection.
> 19 And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life
> through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the
> advantage in the world to come.
>
> In other words, the knowledge we gain in this life will benefit us in the
> next, so it behooves us to learn as much as possible.

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[cheyinka]

That reminds me of a story about St. Therese of Lisieux! When she was a little girl she was very upset to learn that not all those in Heaven enjoy the same glory, so her sister told her to bring over a thimble and their father's water glass and fill them both to the top with water. Then her sister asked her which was more full - and of course they were equally full, but one had much more water. So Catholics believe that everyone in Heaven is as happy and filled with God's glory as it's possible for them to be - but if we don't cooperate with God's graces on Earth, we'll be more like the thimble than the water glass.

[junipersky]

Perfect way to explain it!