Update on Second Life

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Second Life is the online virtual world where thousands of people connect and millions of dollars are transacted. GetReligion.org recently ran an article on churches in Second Life, mentioning that Mormons were among the varied communities that meet regularly in this virtual world.

Last night, the organizers of the Mormon island in Second Life held a social. As far as I could tell, about 30 people came, from a variety of countries.

The Mormon island is starting to grow. Several people have built houses there, as well as a chapel, visitors center, Relief Society building, Christus, and a replica of the Tabernacle. When you walk into the Tabernacle, the Saturday afternoon session of this past General Conference begins to play. You can read the Articles of Faith on the walls of the visitors center, and you’ll soon be able to read the Book of Mormon there.

The Mormon Second Lifers told me they know of at least one [real] baptism that has resulted from their efforts in Second Life. Skyler said that they’ve begun to receive lots of visitors.

Second Life won’t be for everyone, but as long as there are thousands of people involved, it makes sense to consider ways to reach out to them. I’m glad to report there are faithful Church members who are using Second Life as an honorable means for sharing our beliefs with others.