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- Mormon Doctrine Studies - Posted: 18th Dec, 2007 - 12:47am
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A prominent LDS Church official has urged young people to blog, create Web sites and take advantage of social networks online to help improve people's perceptions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Elder Ballard Tells Faithful To Blog, Create Sites
It may seem contradictory based on recent talks by leaders about the internet but the Church seem to recognize the great power and influence the internet has if is used wisely.
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| "May I ask that you join the conversation by participating on the Internet. . .to share the gospel and explain in simple, clear terms the message of the restoration," M. Russell Ballard told graduates at weekend commencement exercises at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Mitt Romney's run for the presidency and questions about his LDS faith have focused more attention on the church than ever. Ballard, a member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, told about 200 graduates and their families that all Mormons have a duty to help others understand their beliefs, especially at a time when the LDS faith is constantly in the news. Many misconceptions originate in false information people read on the Internet, posted by critics of the church, he said. The tech-savvy generation therefore must get involved in "new media," to help clear up falsehoods and misunderstandings. "We [official church spokespeople] cannot answer every question, satisfy every inquiry, and respond to every inaccuracy that exists. Some who seek answers want them to come directly from a member of the church, like each one of you. They appreciate one-on-one conversations." Ballard cautioned graduates to use technology wisely and to "remember who you are: Latter-day Saints." |
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