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November 28th, 2006 by Richard K Miller | Filed under Cool Sites, Foundation, Mormon.If you're new here, read more about the More Good Foundation. We help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon church) share their beliefs on the Internet. Learn more about what Mormons believe or talk with Mormons at LDS.net.
In partnership with Chris Knudsen whose idea this is, one of our latest projects is LDS News Watch. The site will publish links to interesting news articles about the Mormon church from around the world.
LDS News Watch will also call out newspaper editors and writers who report inaccurately about the Church. This will give interested Church members the opportunity to submit polite clarifications to those newspapers. We hope this will encourage accurate reporting about the Church while showing the civility and graciousness of Mormons even when misunderstood.
[...] You may link to this new site and learn over time what people are saying about the Mormons in the news. [...]
[...] LDS News Watch As reported on the More Good Foundation blog, I’ve recently partnered with Chris Knudsen and Connor Boyack to launch a site called LDS News Watch, a place to find interesting news articles about the Mormon church. It will also encourage accurate reporting: LDS News Watch will also call out newspaper editors and writers who report inaccurately about the [Mormon] Church. This will give interested Church members the opportunity to submit polite clarifications to those newspapers. We hope this will encourage accurate reporting about the Church while showing the civility and graciousness of Mormons even when misunderstood. [...]
[...] It’s great to finally be able to do something about it! Thanks out to the MGF, and whoever all worked on this. Great thinking! [...]
This is definitely a winner… Good job all!
Most of the Wikioedia entries for countries in South and Central America make no mention of Mormons, and none provide a website for more information about Mormans generally or in that country. Nor do any post photographs of Mormon temples.
Many of these sites that do mention Mormons e.g. Mexico, grossly understate the number of Mormons in that country.
Why is this?
Peter, I wouldn’t expect Wikipedia articles about Latin American countries to contain photos of Mormon temples. But if the statistics about Mormons in those countries are wrong, Wikipedia allows you to personally edit the articles, citing more accurate statistics.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
We believe other lands had visits from Christ.
They saw signs in the heavens, they knew His name.
He taught them, they felt His wounds, He dried their eyes.
The Book of Mormon testifies that He came.
We’re Christians otherwise nicknamed “The Mormons”.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-
And our missionaries can teach you lessons.
But, you can read on if you have time constraints…
Facts
Here are some facts to introduce us to you…
The Lord’s Church was restored in 1830.
We’ve priesthood, apostles, and a prophet, too.
Our pioneers frontiered and proved we’re sturdy.
We’ve members in 176 countries
With 13 millions members, we are rising.
We don’t smoke, drink alcohol, coffee or teas.
We’ve unpaid clergy, we serve and pay tithing.
Faith in God
We believe that God is our Heavenly Father.
And we are literally His spirit offspring.
That’s why our names start with brother and sister.
And why the gospel has a familiar ring.
We worship our Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ .
We try to be like Him, we pray in His name.
Those with priesthood are authorized to baptize.
Through total immersion we’re never the same.
Family
Every Monday night’s reserved for the family.
Where we’ll teach each other, sing, pray and have fun.
We’re known for having practiced polygamy.
Biblically restored, then abandoned, now shunned.
As families, we attend Sunday services.
We instruct each other using the scriptures.
In temples we perform sacred ordinances.
That seals families committed to their futures.
Fruits of the Gospel
The Savior said, “By their fruits, ye shall know them.”
For our Lord, we want to be in His image.
To be healthier, we have the Word of Wisdom.
In love, we’ve a divorce rate below average.
We’ve shown our excellence in education
Missionaries surpass in the languages,
They’re paying their own way, it’s not a vacation
With compassion, we serve and share from wages.
This Was Simple and Short
These are a few thoughts, that come straight from the heart.
May these words build a bridge of understanding.
So together we’ll rise up and make a new start.
Let’s seek for the good, with friendships outstanding.
If you’re still wanting to know a little more
Our doors stand wide open, as the Lord calls you.
You’re what our missionaries hoped and trained for.
To witness that for man Christ died and lives too.