Speedy commitments : a glance into fast engagement stories within the Mormon culture, 2002.

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Speedy commitments : a glance into fast engagement stories within the Mormon culture, 2002.

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Discusses the occurrence among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of engagements that come about quickly or that last only a short period of time before marriage. Examines a few characteristics of fast or short engagements such as "Spiritual Confirmation," "Excessive Dating," and "Oasis in the Desert," a category which refers to people who have not been dating much or at all and suddenly meet someone and become engaged. Describes some of the possible reasons for this behavior as related to the culture and beliefs of the Church, such as the importance of marriage and the law of chastity.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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Peterson, Ashley, 1979-

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Peterson grew up in Virginia, near Washington D.C. She valued close family relationships and enjoyed going on a trip to Europe with her father. She was a student at Brigham Young University majoring in American Studies with a minor in music. Peterson enjoyed playing the flute. From the description of Speedy commitments : a glance into fast engagement stories within the Mormon culture, 2002. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367550542 ...

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