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Public Relations students, Ashley, Brett, and Kate, assisted More Good Foundation at a service booth at BYU (Brigham Young University) on Friday, October 31, 2008, surveying students about their willingness to share their Mormon beliefs online.

As part of their ongoing research to assist the foundation in facilitating online conversations about Mormons–our faith and our lives–these students shared information about ways other students can use the New Media to engage in the conversation on the Internet.

We appreciate their efforts to help us and help others participate in increasing the dialog about who we are on the Web.

To join the conversation, or for more information, please contact us at email@moregoodfoundation.org or visit our websites (Click on tab, “Our Sites”).

Ashley & Brett at More Good Foundation Booth at BYU

Ashley Chats with BYU Student at More Good Foundation Booth (It's Halloween!)

Kate and Karen at More Good Foundation Booth at BYU

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Elder Jeffrey Holland, living apostle of the Lord, addressed the world on the subject of continouus revelation.  His talk, centered around the Mormon claim that God continues to speak His word and reveal His mind and will, is available on YouTube.

Among the comments from visitors to this widely-viewed YouTube video clip, taken from his address in General Conference (Mormon Semiannual meeting), is the following:

I must say, what Holland is saying here makes incredible sense and something about this video really strikes a cord with me in a way that nothing else ever has. I’ve been to many churches and have heard many sermons, and if they all use the Bible I can’t see how they all come out so different. If this Book of Mormon is indeed an addition to his word, then God sure knows what he’s doing to correct where we’ve been going wrong with Christianity.

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Lytle, a Baptist Preacher, was baptized as a result of his discussions with faithful Mormons on a social networking site, LDS.net (ex19k). He is 36 years old from Cincinnati.  Lytle joined LDS.net on Dec 9, 2007.
Not long ago there was a middle aged Baptist Preacher was doings some soul searching. After his church closed, he started going to other churches. None seem to be a home. He went to a lot, but could not find one where the spirit was sending him. He even had a lesson with some young men from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He moved from his area and was looking for just a place to chat. This site popped up and he decided to give it a try–and to find out about this newfound desire to learn more about the faith.

He stumbled into the chat room and met with some really nice people. They answered all of his questions. Encouraged him with prayers. Pretty soon he found out about what he needed to do and was baptized. Through the months that followed a lot of things happened in his life. He thought about not only leaving the church but also the site. When he told his new found friends they did not belittle him nor scorn him for thinking of leaving the church. On the contrary, they simply said that he needed to do what’s best. Not many people would do that with someone’s faith.  [Some also said], ”Please stay.” They kept him in their prayers.

And he finally figured out what was missing in his life. . . the Church. When he told his friends online and in real life, [what he discovered], they rejoiced in his decision. Now. . . you might think that this is just another site. No. .to some of the people this site is more like a home. A home of not just people getting together and having a good time, but a group of people that band together in time of need. For Prayer. Learning. Studying. And also for questions. No matter how trivial. Of people helping other people. . .not many chat rooms can say that, nor forums.

I leave you with this. The young man was me, and through the encouragement of this site I did come through a lot with all your prayers and not giving up on me. I want to thank you all personally for that. Each and every person on this moderator staff means the world to me. I want you all to know that. This site is very special to me in so many ways. From the deepest part of my heart I love every one of you in Christ.

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During the Sunday morning session of the 178th Semiannual Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the “Mormon” Church), a modern-day apostle, Elder Robert Hales, addressed the body of Saints and visitors worldwide. Elder Hales addressed the notion of Christian courage in the wake of misunderstanding about who we are as a people and what we believe.

Elder Hales spoke of seasons of opposition that we have known as the Lord’s church and and as a people. Such seasons of opposition, he indicated, can actually be turned to our good, and can help others and the Church as we respond to those criticisms in love.

“Criticisms create interest,” remarked Elder Hales. As those who seek the truth but don’t know where to find it, our individual responses count and can make a difference.

In a time when we awareness of us in increasing, there is still much to do in the way of creating understanding. While the Olympics, Mitt Romney’s campaign, increased press coverage around the world, have increased discussions about us globally, there is obviously a large percentage of the public who still do not know what we claim, nor understand our central belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.  50-85% are still not sure that we are distinct from polygamous groups around us. While Elder Hales did not refer to specific misunderstandings, he did offer a blanket of counsel regarding our duty to respond to those misperceptions and our responsibility to do so in meekness.

Elder Hales suggested that when we read something that is not congruous with our beliefs, we take advantage of the opportunity to speak out in kindness. We can, he said, do some of the following:

• Write a letter to the editor of a publication containing misguided information
• Have a conversation with someone affirming the truth
• Email someone who may have been influenced by prejudice
• Comment on a blog

This is a time that calls for “Christian courage,” he suggested; moreover, meekness is not weakness. As we respond in meekness, not reviling when others may revile, “we stand where the Savior stood,” Elder Hales reminded us.

Let us follow his admonition. If you’d like to know how to start your own blog or need help knowing where to respond to statements about our faith, please contact us at email@moregoodfoundation.org.

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