Posted by:
snowball
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Date: October 07, 2016 10:00AM
It was a nice side benefit to a generally bad experience.
Though I didn't see it that way at the time, the LDS Church sucked, but there was quite a bit to admire about Germany.
I learned German, and was able to put that skill to use in my early career--but not as often now. I still like being able to watch and understand German music and movies (most of which LDS Inc. would not consider meeting their "standards").
Learning another language is also a way to open your mind to new possibilities. In a sense, it is a method of relearning and reinterpreting the world, which causes you to questions the assumptions of things one takes for granted. In other words, it's a gateway to apostasy.
So "Be Cool Speak Deutsch"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-w0-lZldWA