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Heroes

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Over this last summer I saw the new Superman movie  Man of Steel . I loved it, and although I don't think they should destroy the character by making a Man of Steel/Dark Knight movie, It does make me think: why would Superman and Batman ever work together? Why would Superman need the help of a hero with no superpowers? It's a good argument, but here's what makes the Dark Knight such a relatable and appealing character: He is not something from another planet, but he is human with fears and flaws. He is a human who has the tools (and skills) to be a hero. Today I asked the missionaries at work who their favorite Book of Mormon hero was. They all yelled out Moroni, Ammon, Helaman, and Nephi, among others. I asked them what made those people heroes, and they had so many answers like "Moroni stood up for what he believed in!" and "Ammon put his whole heart into serving the people," and "Nephi had such strong faith and resolve!" Nephi. What a