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Michael Otterson
Head of Public Affairs, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Every day, news media reports mentioning The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or "Mormons" cross my desk, many from remote parts of the world. Since the advent of the Internet the number has increased exponentially, especially in the US. Ref. Source 8

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Mormon Defense League

Unlike its sponsoring organization FAIR, the new Mormon Defense League project won't be directed towards members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also won't duplicate FAIR's scholarly articles that go into small details. Instead, it aims to help journalists do their jobs better. Ref. Source 4

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Informed Reading in This "Mormon Moment"


Salt Lake City | 2011-09-02 | GetReligion.com, a respected blog that critiques and discusses reporting on religion, today covered the importance of inquiry and attribution in religion journalism. Terry Mattingly points to a blog post in a publication called Religion Dispatches that demonstrates what happens when this process breaks down or, worse, is ignored.
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Comments: Mormons will have lots to defend in this election. Most of the membership aren't aware of the Mormon church's history so it will be a good way for them to get more on what they believe. My point is that not only the general public needs to be educated about Mormonism.

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More than a "Mormon moment"

This week, a trio of sociologists from the University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University-Purdue will release a new study that captures just how deeply committed Latter-day Saints are --not only to their own faith, but to their wider community. According to this independent and robust study of churchgoing Latter-day Saints, Mormons are the most "pro-social" members of American society. Ref. Source 7

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Jon Stewart defends Mormonism

On "The Daily Show" Wednesday night, Stewart went after critics from both sides of the aisle who've voiced concerns -- and in some cases, stereotypes -- about Romney's beliefs. Religious tolerance has long been one of Stewart's favorite issues, so despite his evident dislike for the former Massachusetts governor, his stance on Mormon-bashing is not terribly surprising. Ref. Source 8

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Mormon Church Scrambles in Romney Spotlight

On June 18, Otterson will be in Washington, D.C., for a luncheon with many of the nation's top political journalists to discuss, as the event's title puts it, "The Promise and Peril of the Mormon Moment." It is the sort of outreach the church is doing, as the campaign rolls along, to demystify the faith, says Otterson. "You only get to understanding if you have conversations." Ref. Source 2

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Deseret News exclusive: 'Rock Center' will devote full hour to Mormonism

NBC's "Rock Center" with Brian Williams is devoting a full hour to what it means to be "Mormon in America." Ref. Source 6