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Seattle Times: Mormons view 'Book of Mormon' more as opportunity than offense
MR says: Interesting - the article shows the difference in response of the Church to this show versus other pop culture references to Mormonism. As a Washington public affairs official for the Church said, "We recognize that the musical is a satire and that it pokes good-natured fun at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." The show is now touring America.
Denver Post: "Mormon moment" could expand into cultural shift
MR says: Talks a lot about scholars' projected growth numbers for the Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is on track to grow in a way that will change the religious complexion of the United States, social scientist and LDS convert Mark Koltko-Rivera says. This so-called "Mormon moment"...
The "Mormon Moment" Yields . . . Not So Much
MR says: More data on the recent Pew poll about Americans' attitudes toward Mormons, which doesn't seem to have changed much over the past few years. At least gains were had in other groups of faith . . . Even after Mitt Romney lost, Mormon media observers felt that his campaign must have yielded a net...
U.S. understanding of Mormons changed little in 2012, Pew poll shows
MR says: Despite the overall numbers, there does seem to be seem some warming attitudes towards Mormons. The intense media scrutiny of the 2012 U.S presidential campaign appears to have made little difference in American understanding and awareness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Mormon Church draws in Latino converts
MR says: Click on the forwarding link to watch a video clip of the full news story. In the last decade, the Mormon church has increased its membership by nearly 2 million people, making it the fastest-growing religion in the world. At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Richmond, its members...
Why social courage should be taught in the classroom
MR says: This author admires the social lessons learned by LDS men and women from serving missions. I'd wager that the opportunity to learn social courage is declining for all students -- a result of technology, helicopter parenting, and an ever-increasing focus in schools on the "basics" (to the detriment...
Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right | December 5
MR says: Handpicked articles by the Church Newsroom of stories that portray the LDS Church the "right" way. Today’s edition of “Getting It Right” features stories that detail how Mormons continue to help Hurricane Sandy victims, and a news segment that says Mormons welcome opportunities to explain...
Vermont's connection to the Mormon Church
MR says: This is a great video segment featuring the prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is coming up right before Christmas. For Christians, the Christmas holiday is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In South Royalton, Vt., the birth of another man is memorialized year-round. "Joseph was...
Members of Midland LDS church reach out to tell their story
The 2012 election, pop culture and more are prompting members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Sugnet Road in Midland to take an active approach in sharing their story. Members of the church want to open up a dialog with the community and simply be good neighbors. The effort...
CNN features Mormons, others helping with Sandy cleanup
MR says: The part about the LDS Church is at the end of the article, but the whole thing is worth a read. Arriving by bus, train and plane, thousands of Mormons from across the country canceled their church plans one Sunday to help with Sandy relief. One of those volunteers, Joshua Brown, documented the day...
NPR: Mormonism: A scrutinized, yet evolving faith
MR says: Mormonism is a new religion, which means many of its claims can be easily confirmed or denied by modern science, making it an easy target for scrutiny. Mitt Romney refused to mix religion with politics in this year's presidential campaign, but that didn't repress people's curiosity about Mormonism....
In Russia, pro-Putin youths protest Mormons as 'cult'
MR says: The Young Guard's claim that Mormons are promoting an American political agenda in Russia. Young supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin have staged several protests this month outside Mormon meeting houses, claiming that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an "authoritarian...
Don't believe the legend: You wouldn't want to eat a month-old Twinkie
MR says: This newspaper talks about Mormons and food storage, and why it's not such a bad idea to have. With news today that Twinkies have hit the endangered species list, people are already stocking up on the cream-filled pastries, presumably to last them through the Twinkie apocalypse and beyond. Which, it...
Mormons uniquely ready to respond to disasters like Sandy
MR says: An area organizer for Helping Hands said he wouldn’t be surprised if the Mormon practice of preparing for life’s emergencies becomes a more widespread practice. Mormons are among the many faith-based organizations who've pitched in to assist in the post-Sandy relief effort. More than 5,000 are...
Is the Mormon Moment over?
MR says: This author believes it's absolutely not. No sooner had Mitt Romney lost the presidential election than various pundits and journalists began to declare that the "Mormon moment" was over. Certainly, Romney's candidacies in 2008 and 2012 brought about increased visibility and often scrutiny for...
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