tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38973044758282284192011-10-10T13:16:57.071-04:00Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.comBlogger1211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-51571305667845167422011-08-11T14:53:00.003-04:002011-08-11T15:01:03.398-04:00

What: Stephen Colbert takes a look at Mitt's supposed weirdness and decides that Mormons are now super cool. Quote: "This campaign makes Mormons irresistibly cool! . . . What am I saying? I'm a Catholic! Fight it!" Reaction: This falls on the more respectful side of Mormon-themed comedy.

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The Book of Mormon: the Musical recently captured nine Tony awards, including Best Musical. Sales have been steadily high, with some tickets being sold for as much as $900. But despite the production's popularity, many people know little to nothing about the play's namesake, the actual book considered sacred scripture by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other

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What: Time Magazine covers a story about a controversial pastor promoting the view that everyone who has ever lived has an opportunity to live in heaven.Quotes: "He suggests that the redemptive work of Jesus may be universal — meaning that, as his book's subtitle puts it, "every person who ever lived" could have a place in heaven, whatever that turns out to be.""So is it heaven for Christians

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-33387612165500263962011-01-12T18:24:00.006-05:002011-01-12T21:28:59.740-05:00

What: Super-Mormon Joanna Brooks takes us into the not-so-distant future with a look at what's to come.Quote: "I’ve heard others muse aloud that this may be our own twisted version of a Fiddler on the Roof moment—a moment when Mormon culture crosses over into the American pop cultural mainstream."Reaction: I wonder if they'll offer discount tickets to actual Mormons when The Book of Mormon

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What: A new Survey reveals that Mormons know more about Christianity than the Christians who say Mormons aren't Christian. Go figure.Quote: "On questions about Christianity, Mormons scored the highest, with an average of about eight correct answers out of 12, followed by white evangelicals, with an average of just over seven correct answers."Reaction: Of course, Mormons weren't the highest

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-71585891463986214792010-09-14T13:35:00.003-04:002010-09-14T14:00:23.007-04:00

What: MSNBC profiles a new book that discusses Nixon's hatred for a particular Mormon--and paranoia of Mormons in general.Quote: “Nixon saw a wider conspiracy. 'Those Mormons in the Indian embassy are really turning out to be a bunch of scabs!'”Reaction: Interesting to note that another very high-profile Mormon worked on the case that brought Nixon down. Apparently Nixon had good cause to be

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What: Whenever she sees those "and I'm a Mormon" commercials, this writer at Bad Catholic Mothers starts to get that paranoid feeling you get when you think you're all alone but you feel like someone's watching you.Quote: "Mormons are everywhere! And they are interesting and kind of un-Mormony. You know what I mean."Reaction: If you're wondering what constitutes an un-Mormony Mormon, think "

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What: Yahoo News reports on the church's new media campaign.Quote: "We're not weird."Reaction: As Outkast might say in a situation like this, "What's weirder than being weird? Not being weird."

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What: Missionaries in New York are now making contacts via Facebook.Quote: "Missionaries themselves can't cross mission boundaries, but their Internet efforts may extend much farther, with contacts then referred to other missions across the country or throughout the world."Reaction: So the missionary says, "Hi, we're missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Would

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What: The Mormon missionaries save the day by knocking on a door and scaring away an assault suspect.Quote: "Two missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints showed up at a home just in time to help stop a brutal beating."Reaction: Because as we all know, if there's one thing a wrongdoer fears more than the law, it's religion.

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What: A writer at RBR.com reports on the impending divorce of Sean Hannity and LDS-church-owned KSL, purportedly due to a conflict in values--or at least in rhetoric.Quote: "Apparently it’s not Hannity’s opinions, but the way that he states them, that is causing the problem. At any rate, it’s very unusual in the world of capitalism to see principle, as in moral value, trump principle, as in

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What: When asked by Sid Rosenberg, a Miama radio sports DJ, if he agreed that Utah was a gorgeous but horrible place to live, Carlos Boozer defended the Jazz's home state.Quote: Rosenberg: "But those Mormon people are crazy, aren't they? I mean . . . Boozer: "Nah, they're not bad at all."Reaction: As one Utah radio DJ said vengefully in response to Sid Rosenberg's snooty remarks: "That

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What: You guessed it. The creators of South Park are headed to Broadway with "The Book of Mormon: The Musical".Quote: "We're bigger authorities on The Book of Mormon than most Mormons." Reaction: I'm intrigued. Sure, it'll be offensive, sick, and wrong. But you have to give props to Parker and Stone for making Mormonism interesting to people who would otherwise not care about it. Also, they

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What: Blog author Bob writes about himself again, noting that April Fools Day for Momons just isn't what it used to be.Quote: "April Fools Day for Momons just isn't what it used to be."Reaction: I can't tell whether this is a jibe at blog readers or just against Bob himself. Either way, it's a good joke.

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What: "Salt Lake City comes in dead last on the crazy scale" on a report that ranks craziest cities.Quote: Says the Daily Beast, "The least offbeat city should raise some eyebrows."Reaction: The least offbeat city should raise some eyebrows? What's that supposed to mean? Also, apparently in SLC, "[i]f you persist in walking on the cracks between paving stones on the sidewalk of a state highway,

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What: Torah Bright, Mormon snowboarder from Australia who won an Olympic gold medal last week, is profiled in this aptly-titled piece, "Snow White Golden Girl."Quote: "We'd go to church every Sunday, and our family would really be the only ones there, apart from a few old people," she says. "My brothers used to hide in the car, then poke their heads out the window to see if their friends were

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Impostors!What: The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials may have posed as Mormon missionaries to try to nab undocumented immigrants.Quote: "The woman, who was suspicious of other visitors seeking her husband around the same time, said two people dressed like missionaries, but lacking black name badges commonly worn by Mormon emissaries, came to her

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What: A new website shares "reasons for hope" sent in by Mormons with something to say.Quote: "You were a crappy father. The atonement helped me be able to forgive you. No small miracle."Reaction: If you've ever visited PostSecrets (which this new site mirrors, albeit with a positive Mormon spin), you'll appreciate the subtlety of some of these messages. HT: Joe Cramer.

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What: JTA explores the evolution of the recent Mormon-themed holiday stunt on last week's episode of Conan O'Brien's "The Tonight Show," then drops a hint that the actual MoTab (not the gag "Mormon Tapper-nacle Choir") will be making an appearance later on.Quote: "He also noted that one of the 'Tapper-nacle' dancers was Jewish and had donned a straight, brown wig to look more 'Mormon.' And the

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What: A Mormon eyeglasses business, justeyewear.com, thinks up increasingly clever ways to tie in popular media with its merchandise. The latest example: Avatar and 3d glasses.Quote: "All I know is that even if I look like a geek in my plastic 3d glasses—and honestly, who doesn’t?—I am going to watch Avatar."Reaction: I know what you're thinking. Is this really a legitimate Mormon issue, or is

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What: Conan O'Brien and Max Weinberg reveal what Mormons have been trying to keep under wraps for years: Ziggy is one of us (at the 1:23 mark).Quote: "There are lots of famous Mormons, like Donny and Marie. Mitt Romney, Katherine Heigl, Ms. Pacman and Ziggy."Reaction: At a time when the image of the church has been attacked by various activists and writers, this new controversy is not going to

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This image is now out of date.What: The Church adds another mission to the oft-cited threefold mission of the church (now to be called "purposes.")Quote: "It's not that Mormons haven't already been caring for the poor and needy with its humanitarian program. It's just that this moves it to the top of their priorities, along with proselytizing and temple work."Reaction: Depending on your

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What: An article from USA Today presents the good news and the bad about religion and politics.Quote: "People who objectively know a lot about Mormons — that is, those who scored 100% on a short quiz on facts about Mormonism — were much less likely to be bothered by the claim that Mormons are not Christians. In contrast, respondents who claimed they knew a lot about Mormons, but who actually did

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What: A New Yorker explains why attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in person is a bad idea, even for Mormon missionaries.Quote: "His ultimate strategy was to fling a card with information about the Mormon faith (and his name) somewhat in her direction. He missed of course, hitting someone further down the line in the back of the head."Reaction: The missionary should have flung an actual

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What: Remember how everyone was saying it's impossible to visit every LDS temple now that there are so many? These folks are still trying.Quote: "With the number of Temples growing the Hansens have found it a little more challenging to meet that goal. Once they get close, more Temples are dedicated!"Reaction: I have a goal to one day visit all the temples in Utah. Since I can't find Monticello

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-11699144398807065332009-11-19T09:42:00.009-05:002009-11-19T09:53:39.863-05:00

What: TLC is set to produce a reality show about some Mormon brothers-in-law who make armored cars and blow them up. For a living.Quote: "We found out they were Mormon and it’s like, who would ever think that Mormons would be doing a bullet-proof armored car business out of San Antonio?”Reaction: Premieres tonight, Nov. 19, at 10 p.m. on TLC.

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What: After the passage of Prop 8 in California, the LDS church asserted that its position against gay marriage would not preclude them from supporting equal housing and employment rights for gays. Earlier this week, the church made good on its word by supporting a new anti-discrimination law in Utah. Andrew Sullivan praises their unprecedented public decision.Quote: "Imagine the impact if

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What: In a piece entitled "80 over 80," Slate Magazine crowns Pres. Thomas S. Monson as "the most powerful octogenarian" in America.Quote: "As president, is regarded by the world's more than 13 million Mormons as a prophet of God 'in the same way they view Abraham, Moses, Isaiah, and the apostles in the day of Jesus Christ.'"Reaction: Slate makes a big deal about how many places each individual

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What: The website sacredsymbol.com discusses Dan Brown's latest novel from a Mormon point of view.Quote: "I believe that the reason we see common threads that run through secret societies and cults from the Ancient Hellenes Maya, to the modern Freemasons and even court oaths and Boy Scouts, is that even apostate peoples understand the power and importance of temple worship."Reaction: For a while,

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What: Heather, a Mormon Mommy Blogger who is not Mormon, talks about looking past labels.Quote: "I think a common thing that happens is that once a person finds out that someone is Mormon, that's all they can think about. They see a label. They see rules. They often don't see a person."Reaction: A very insightful observation, Heather. A label does not a Christian make.

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What: Jennifer Aniston reports on Chelsea Lately that she knows all about Mormons.Quote: "'Mormons are fascinating . . . I dated a Mormon once.'"Reaction: Congratulations, Jennifer. If your first experience with Mormons wasn't bad, check out ldssingles.com and try your luck again.Double-Take: Apparently, every single news outlet which contains the above quote also makes the claim that Mormons

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What: After two weeks with no Twilight-related posts (or any other posts, granted), we get a new hint of the franchise's influence on Book of Mormon art.Quote: "[C]heck out these great seminary posters (named Real Heroes Posters). I've never seen Nephi look so sparkly."Reaction: Wouldn't that be awesome if these posters somehow made their way into New Moon, hanging on the wall in Bella's bedroom

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What: Time author Lev Grossman interviews John Granger, Dean of Harry Potter Scholars, who takes a stab at psychoanalyzing Stephenie Meyer's dreams. Level of intelligibility deteriorates from there.Quote: "Team Edward or Team Jacob? The first would make me a Nephite, the latter a Lamanite, in Mormon-speak, and you're very much supposed to prefer the former to the latter (if, contrary to the

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What: In contrast to Senator Hatch, Mitt Romney does not claim to have been the friend of the late Senator Kennedy.Quote: "[W]e weren't buddies, we didn't go to football games together, but Senator Kennedy was a very easy person to be friendly with, easy to strike up a conversation with."Reeaction: Let's hope that Sen. Kennedy continues to make Mormon acquaintances in the Spirit World.

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What: Sen. Orrin Hatch eulogizes his friend, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, in Newsweek.Quote: "[W]e fought often upon my arrival in the Senate. When cigar smoking during committee meetings was in vogue, the degree to which we were fighting was evident by the cloud of smoke Ted would send my way. He would puff away, knowing he was giving me a headache that was more than merely political. (Mormons don't

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What: Unique Scoop dishes up 21 Oddly Named Places, including Mormon Bar, California.Quote: "It seems like a bit of an oxymoron, Mormons and bars that is. But that’s not quite the case here as the town’s history began when a settlement of Mormons moved to the area as part of the California Gold Rush."Reaction: They also flagged Mexican Hat, Utah; Satan's Kingdom, Connecticut; and Toad Suck,

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What: The AP writes about the Mormons and gets it wrong again. Getreligion.org explains why.Quote: "I’m not Mormon but you don’t have to be to see that this article — which is being published far and wide — is an ugly and unfair journalistic hit piece. The agenda of the reporter is obvious and both she and her editors for this piece should take a refresher course in Journalism 101."Reaction:

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What: As Mormon filmmaker Jared Hess promotes his upcoming movie, Gentlemen Broncos, The New Yorker revels in Hess's past religious cinematic delights.Quote: "When the DVD [for Napoleon Dynamite] came out, in 2006, I reviewed it for the magazine, and referred to the story’s religious context. I also wondered whether Hess’s next movie would address his religious ideas more explicitly; . . .

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What: Out of respect for Mormons, someone is petitioning Google to change the code name of their new search engine, Google Caffeine.Quote: "Since the Mormon religion disallows caffeine, please consider changing the name. It's kind of like marketing Google Bacon to Jewish or Muslim folks, or Google Brisket to Hindus."Reaction: Actually, if Google did produce a new search engine called Google

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What: Slate magazine suggests some Mormon strengths that could help them survive an apocalypse and preserve America.Quote: "Mormon culture 'has strengths and weaknesses, but it has almost all the attributes of a civilizational winner. … We have organizational practices and ideological elements that make it highly likely that wherever we are, we will outlast the collapse of governments and

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What: The Associated Press issued a correction for its criticized use of the term "Mormon" to refer the anti-crime activist who was killed in northern Mexico.Quote: "The Associated Press erroneously referred to the dead man and members of his community as Mormons. They identify themselves as Mormons but belong to the Church of the Firstborn of the Fullness of Times, which uses the Book of Mormon

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What: LDS chapels are often recognizable merely by being typical of other LDS chapels. Not so with this unique award-winning Australian chapel.Quote: "The building has been published in two books, is featured on the architects’ website, and won a Merit Award from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 1984."Reaction: There is so much interest in the arhcitecture of LDS temples that one

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What: The Washington Post revisits the issue of whether LDS missionaries should be counted for the 2010 census.Quote: "Utah officials argue that the census should count the estimated 13,000 state residents who are temporarily living in other states or overseas as Mormon missionaries. The arguments are parochial, but the stakes are huge: Population figures compiled during the census will help

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What: At Experience Project, one observer remarks that even though he has problems with most Christians, he respects the Mormons and thinks they are the only group that truly follows the Bible.Quote: "That day, my mere like of Mormons turned into outright RESPECT. I was able to witness how much they really believe in what they preach."Reaction: Believing what you preach = practicing what you

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-32695879634672024332009-07-31T12:31:00.005-04:002009-07-31T12:49:58.294-04:00

What: Alan Sparhawk tries to help his daughter understand just how famous he is.Quote: If Brandon Flowers of The Killers finds himself at a loose end any time soon, he could do worse than look up Sparhawk. Both are practising Mormons and the Low singer jokingly contemplates them forming a religious supergroup. 'We could call ourselves the Mormon Mormons,' laughs the singer. 'It would

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-1649247296923455752009-07-29T14:26:00.004-04:002009-07-29T14:37:00.620-04:00

What: One blogger photographs a rarely seen and almost unheard of branch of Mormonism--the blue mormons.Quote: "The blue mormons are frequenters to the Ixora flower species."Reaction: Reports indicate that these guys are 40% better at convert retention.

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-53116332187240949202009-07-28T12:41:00.003-04:002009-07-28T13:43:09.906-04:00

What: Book Notes and Quotes recognizes a pattern in the type of people that consistently rise to the forefront of dance competitions.Quote: "Mormons have already won 'So You Think You Can Dance' and 'Dancing With the Stars,' and two of the front runners on ABC's … hit 'Dance War,' are, yes, Mormon."Reaction: I think it was Brigham Young who said, "I want you to sing and dance and forget your

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-29785831617081290332009-07-27T14:34:00.002-04:002009-07-27T14:42:23.531-04:00

What: Global Post writes an excellent article about Mormons in India. Despite a few errors (the title referenced a John Smith rather than Joseph Smith at the time of posting), this is a very inspiring, pro-Mormon piece.Quote: "Over the course of that mission, Anuradha converted 30 people. Outside her mission, she’s converted at least 10 other people, including her mother, two brothers, a sister,

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-75316094952569890102009-07-27T14:13:00.004-04:002009-07-27T14:28:20.298-04:00

What: Pew Forum presents a large scale study of Mormon demographics, religious beliefs and practices, and social and political views.Quote: "A strong majority of Mormons (88%) say there are absolute standards of right and wrong. This is higher than among the general population and most other religious traditions."Reaction: I highly encourage you (my 3 regular readers) to visit this site. There's

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-22271551420505508572009-07-27T12:31:00.003-04:002009-07-27T12:50:48.679-04:00

What: Dave Candland, interface lead for bigtime games like Halo, answers questions about going to BYU-Idaho and having six kids.Quote: "Last night I was having a discussion with my seventeen year old son about a game we were both playing, giving each other tips. He had a friend over that started laughing. He says, 'Dude, that’s awesome. I could never talk to my dad like that.'"Reaction: Despite

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-57185475899039711932009-07-24T12:09:00.003-04:002009-07-24T12:37:44.838-04:00

What: Blog author Bob wishes you a happy pioneer day via The New York Times.Quote: "Then a teenage girl dressed head to toe in black hefted a tomahawk and stepped into her throw with absolute assuredness. Her hatchet sailed into the target with a resounding 'thwock.' 'Now that,' Mr. Newton declared, 'is authoritative.'”Reaction: The article linked above describes how "This is the Place Heritage

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-20708955743521108472009-07-24T11:48:00.004-04:002009-07-24T12:09:38.777-04:00

What: As Jon Huntsman gets ready to become ambassador to China, Mormons in China speak out.Quote: "Thursday, through an interpreter, 2News interviewed two people who say they converted to Mormonism in China. 'They feel this church is really good for their family,' said the interpreter. They spoke of gathering on Sundays in an apartment, but when questioned about why there were no chapels, the

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-65232329202038367832009-07-24T09:42:00.006-04:002009-07-24T09:50:38.780-04:00

What: LDS Filmmaker Dave Boyle talks about why the Japanese culture factors so heavily in his films.Quote: Dave Boyle: I spent two years doing Mormon missionary work in Sydney, Australia, where I ended up serving in a Japanese community. H2N: A community of Japanese Mormons?DB: No, mostly Japanese surf bums. Reaction: I haven't seen Boyle's films, but they sound very interesting and have

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-33155881911139562812009-07-24T09:29:00.005-04:002009-07-24T09:41:11.211-04:00

What: The top 50 audition for a chance to sing the national anthem on Mormon Night at Dodger Stadium.Quote: "Michele Baer, of Mesa, Ariz., said, 'My husband thought I was crazy. He said: You'll never make it. There's a lot of talent, and they're much younger than you too. Honestly, he said that.'"Reaction: Husband of Michele Baer, you should be ashamed of yourself! Imagine if Kris Allen's wife

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-20543467447267489182009-07-24T09:19:00.003-04:002009-07-24T09:29:17.033-04:00

What: As a Yakima, Washington stake center turns 50, a former stake president talks about growing membership and playing church ball.Quote: "'In the last few years we've invited other churches to come and they've enjoyed playing with us. So they say the sportsmanship is better than the city leagues, but I question that,' said McLaughlin."Reaction: If only Fred Willard were there to motivate the

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-89265156207811749132009-07-23T12:16:00.004-04:002009-07-23T12:37:33.419-04:00

What: A "reviewer" talks about visiting a service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Quote [summarizing a speaker's talk on pioneer ancestors]: "There was much persecution, privation and death. In fact, Melissa’s female forbear, Lydia, lost her husband during the trip. Those people made it across the country through faith in God, and it was apparent in the readings."Reaction: It

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-22816687088467545682009-07-23T11:49:00.002-04:002009-07-23T12:00:39.266-04:00

What: LDS children will bake and sell cookies in New Jersey to help bring awareness to childhood hunger.Quote: "Event organizers said children, ages 3 to 12, will make cookies, cupcakes, pies and cakes to sell for a small donation."Reaction: These are kids who obviously paid attention when mom said, "Eat your food! Don't you know kids are starving in Africa?"

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-1829139825710639982009-07-21T09:06:00.010-04:002009-07-21T16:13:49.024-04:00

What: Alex Boye chronicles how he got to where he is and where he sees himself going. He joined the church when he was 16 (after meeting with sister missionaries), served a mission, joined a successful European boy band called "Awesome," and eventually found his place in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.Quote: "'Being in the choir was difficult and intimidating at first,' said Boyé, one of three

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-91451277686132525762009-07-20T16:46:00.003-04:002009-07-20T17:25:33.284-04:00

What: Neil Steinberg surprises the locals by deciding to swim in the Great Salt Lake. Afterward, he visits Temple Square.Quote: "Our hosts were pleasant and low-key, welcoming us, encouraging us to ask questions, to sign up for information and home visits, showing us around the impressive buildings (though not inside the Temple itself, which is reserved for those who are not doomed to hell)."

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-85936048944106840652009-07-20T16:27:00.003-04:002009-07-20T16:39:43.761-04:00

What: A rising New York comedian reveals how her religion has fueled her sense of humor.Quote: "When you’re taught that your life should turn out one way, and instead you end up a 27 year old virgin living in New York and telling jokes at a bar with three drunk people, it’s either tragic or hilarious."Reaction: Stay tuned to see a matchup between Brian Regan and Elna Baker to see who can be the

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-41947468333578565132009-07-20T16:13:00.005-04:002009-07-20T23:02:37.551-04:00

What: A missionary (supposedly) demonstrates how not to spread the gospel.Quote: "Here, Elder Keven McGill demonstrates the procedure for interfacing with folks who insist upon exercising the "No Solicitors" signs by their doorways . . ."Reaction: I feel just as embarrassed as the next guy when Mormons do dumb things, but like the post on John Yettaw, I feel this post is obligatory, if only to

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-32852430553310030072009-07-20T10:54:00.003-04:002009-07-20T11:06:14.369-04:00

What: President Obama meets privately with President Thomas S. Monson and Sen. Harry Reid today in the Oval Office.Quote: "One touchy subject between Obama and the LDS Church that may not get brought up [today] is the posthumous baptizing of the president's late mother into the Salt Lake City-based church."Reaction: Why does everyone think that this is a touchy subject? I believe the White House

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-18753965486122980322009-07-16T10:10:00.005-04:002009-07-16T10:26:20.766-04:00

What: The Salt Lake Tribune scoops the teaming up of Randy Jackson and former 'American Idol' contestant Brook White. This marks Randy's first collaboration with an 'Idol' alum.Quote: "'She's deserving of an album,' said Michael Sarver, who finished 10th in the 2009 season. 'And she gave me the best advice: Don't Google yourself.'" Reaction: What's wrong with googling yourself? I did it and all I

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-36309534688406642312009-07-15T16:13:00.005-04:002009-07-15T16:23:47.141-04:00

What: A blogger stands up for the church by declaring its unequivocal awesomeness.Quotes: "This same friend whispered to me again later, 'You know, you’d never know that any these people are Mormons! You guys all look so…normal.'. . ."You’d never recognize a member of the LDS church if you passed one on the street. We don’t look any different then you do. (Except maybe extra cool. And super

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-6558481947060114752009-07-14T10:08:00.006-04:002009-07-14T10:23:40.494-04:00

What: Senator Hatch gives his opinion on who would be devastated by a beer tax.Quote: "'They won't tax beer because, my gosh, how could you possibly do a thing like that?' Hatch said. 'All of our college students would go nuts, as well as almost everybody else. Except us poor Mormons.'" Following laughter by the reporters, Hatch added, "Most people don't think I'm funny. And I think I'm really

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-62767513690456824852009-07-10T11:52:00.003-04:002009-07-10T12:35:50.479-04:00

What: A "buff lineman" playing for the University of Colorado who suffered two knee injuries in the past ten months (both torn ACLs), and more of the same before that, is now thinking it might be time to go on that mission he's always had in the back of his mind.Quote: "Tuioti-Mariner said Thursday nothing has been decided in regard to when he will take his mission, but he acknowledged this might

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-37119002885996066902009-07-10T09:47:00.003-04:002009-07-10T10:56:36.219-04:00

What: A Grand County, Colorado paper speaks with two local missionaries.Quote: "'A lot of (Spanish speakers) are Catholic,' Holden said. But even if they aren't interested in the Mormon church, they 'still feed you.'"Reaction: It's true. While on my Spanish-speaking mission, I had some of the best meals of my life in the homes of people who didn't want to join the church but wanted to feed us

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-84928565126696732422009-07-09T17:09:00.003-04:002009-07-09T17:16:43.599-04:00

What: The Brighton-Pittsford Post describes the changes that Palmyra undergoes as it gets ready for the big pageant.Quote: "Ice cream, he said, is one of his biggest sellers during pageant time. Thomas said each year he stocks up, making at least two times the normal amount of fudge and candies he normally carries."Reaction: Ice cream? Are you kidding me? They didn't have ice cream back in Joseph

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-18280590500977073312009-07-08T16:31:00.003-04:002009-07-08T16:47:27.278-04:00

What: Salt Lake Crawler gives a plug for holyfetch.com, the new Snopes-like Mormon myth and reality site.Quote: "There are many famous people that are Mormon. Of course, the majority of these people have the last name Osmond."Reaction: I checked it out for you so that you wouldn't have to. Biggest surprise? Apparently, Bigfoot joined the church back in 1980.

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-54432885878976036762009-07-06T15:07:00.004-04:002009-07-06T15:26:43.135-04:00

What: Elko, NV experiences the annual onslaught of these grotesque insects resembling the "devil spawn of a cockroach and a grasshopper," in which tens of thousands of the alien-like beasts march through town, eating their own dead for nourishment and infiltrating bathtubs and bedrooms along the way. Quote: "After millions of years of evolution, we can put a robot on Mars, fire undersea missiles

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-61562437526758816802009-07-06T14:31:00.004-04:002009-07-06T14:56:45.354-04:00

What: Hoping for a real spectacle, Steve Pierce of Rhombus attended Stadium of Fire at BYU, where the Jonas Brothers' music was drowned out by screaming girls.Quote: "For me to say that the group delivered on Saturday night would require me to also be able to say that I actually heard a significant portion of the performance. In all reality, I maybe heard 40% JoBros, 60% screaming girls. Perhaps

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-41446350964588473312009-07-06T13:30:00.006-04:002009-07-06T14:18:15.219-04:00

What: A Texas paper brags about one of its star lawyers, Gregory Coleman, who back in April successfully argued two huge cases before the Supreme Court.Quote: "He had three little boys, and he was busy doing activities with them. He was always very active in his church (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), in addition to pursuing his professional calling. I guess you can say maybe

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-53596900492543477182009-07-06T10:35:00.004-04:002009-07-06T14:19:51.752-04:00

What: A Mormon columnist defends couples who tie the knot at a young age.Quote: "Don't let anyone keep you from participating in the most exciting swim of your life just because they jumped before they learned to doggie paddle."Reaction: Two things. First, I did marry young, but I don't think I would ever either encourage or discourage someone else from doing the same. I think people need to be

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-8026432624622291672009-07-02T10:35:00.003-04:002009-07-02T10:46:11.115-04:00

What: Mormon Heretic comments on an interesting news story about a cornerback named Joseph Smith.Quote: "Anyway, I was quite amused to hear on the radio yesterday, that Joseph Smith has officially decided to attend the University of Utah. . . . If BYU is the Lord’s University, it seems that Utah is the School of the Prophets!"Reaction: The University of Utah is a respectable school. But they

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-40582178691171956442009-07-02T09:35:00.011-04:002009-07-02T10:14:31.248-04:00

What: After he tries to give a co-worker a movie called "Photographing Fairies" to watch, a non-Mormon learns about one member's views on R-rated movies.Quote: "If there ever was even a remote chance of my joining up, it was squashed at that moment."Reaction: Some people get really worked up about this, on both sides of the issue. No matter how persuasive some arguments may be though, I don't

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-88392888852107124082009-06-29T14:30:00.005-04:002009-06-29T14:41:50.192-04:00

What: The New York Times likes BYU's innovative web series.Quote: "[A] tight, suspenseful little series wrapping up its first season today [2 weeks ago], may just have what it takes to get web audiences to utter the words “Mormon conspiracy thriller” without a touch of irony."Reaction: Jeremiah is such a cool name. I almost named my son Jeremiah. Its meaning, which possibly has relevance to this

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-72144941923431122472009-06-29T11:15:00.007-04:002009-06-29T11:48:31.102-04:00

What: An atheist learning about the Mormon religion decides to wait until the afterlife to join the church.Quote: "[T]hey said that it would be much better if you accepted the doctrines now because there would be less work in the after life for you to do. So – with Christianity I am risking eternal hellfire by not accepting their doctrines but with Mormonism I am only risking a little more work

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-12023079569936117792009-06-24T12:33:00.003-04:002009-06-24T12:42:01.749-04:00

What: An insomniac teaches you how to differentiate between ninjas and Mormons.Quote: "The difference is Mormons have accesses to rice crispy squares and ninjas will probably kill you."Reaction: Actually, there is such a thing as a Mormon ninja (aka Ninjormon). Those are the guys you really need to watch out for.P.S. Sorry for the delay in posts. I've been on vacation.

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-44735804920257371342009-06-13T07:26:00.015-04:002009-06-13T08:33:19.373-04:00

What: The New York Times spies on the Mormons (and former missionaries) who traded in their scriptures for security systems.Quote: "'I’ve been carrying around these little cards,' he said, lifting up his stack of Pinnacle brochures to reveal a smaller stack of what are called 'pass-along cards,' with facts and frequently asked questions about the Mormon Church."Reaction: Buy one security system,

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-25859866037520878392009-06-12T11:41:00.008-04:002009-06-12T12:10:03.566-04:00

What: Time Magazine takes a good look at Mormons in California.Quote: "For a century, the Mormon church had a rocky and sometimes bloody relationship with American culture at large; persecution by 'gentiles' became key to LDS self-understanding."Reaction: If you think about it, Mormons have a strong presence in California because of early pioneer migration, which was due in large part to midwest

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-52314897630633548362009-06-12T11:07:00.003-04:002009-06-12T11:30:11.043-04:00

What: A grad student discovers a rising feud between D.C. Mormons and Utah Mormons.Quote: "Apparently eastern mormons feel about Utah mormons like the North felt towards the South during the civil war."Reaction: This would have escalated into war long ago, but the eastern mormons have way too much law school debt to fund a siege against the West.

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-41947094787140083582009-06-11T14:44:00.007-04:002009-06-12T11:21:13.862-04:00

What: Sports Illustrated drops its jaw while surveying the most talented baseball player of our time. He's 16 and Mormon.Quote: "When asked about his goals as a ballplayer, he replies, 'Be in the Hall of Fame, definitely. Play in Yankee Stadium. Play in the pinstripes. Be considered the greatest baseball player who ever lived. I can't wait.'"Reaction: I went to lunch with my friend Joe last week,

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-15971058538517329702009-06-11T10:34:00.005-04:002009-06-12T11:21:41.673-04:00

What: As I peruse the web for Mormon stories, I discover with increasing frequency posts like this, in which someone who blogs meets the missionaries and thinks, "I can write about this on my blog!"Quote: "Should be a great afternoon, I am really looking forward to it. I will let you know what happens."Reaction: These bloggers may have self-serving intentions, but at least they're opening their

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-25623018652874138302009-06-10T13:27:00.005-04:002009-06-10T14:19:52.412-04:00

What: The Kennebec Journal Talks with Missionaries in Maine, who would like to remind everyone: "Don't be Mean."Quote: "'Some people look at us like we're from a different planet,' Munger said. Before becoming a missionary, he said, 'I was a person, too.'"Reaction: People used to ask, "Are Mormons Christian?" Now they're asking, "Are missionaries human?" Munger's answer to this intriguing

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-28712575146819771892009-06-09T13:02:00.007-04:002009-06-09T13:16:34.696-04:00

What: The Salt Lake Tribune reports on the passing of Helen Berry Andelin, LDS mom and author of the now-shocking Fascinating Womanhood.Quote: "Some of the young girls in my family say, 'I don't like that book,' and she stirred controversy, but her message was the spiritual view on the difference between men and women."Reaction: If you haven't read or heard of this book, visit this site for a

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-82862473967141940692009-06-09T12:45:00.005-04:002009-06-09T12:55:03.069-04:00

What: Someone on the inside reports what life is like at the flu-infested MTC in Provo. (Hint: his zone leader mentioned he felt sick last week and he hasn't been seen or heard from since!)Quote: "[T]he kid in isolation said I feel fine but they wont let me out!! They are all so lonely in there. They just stare out the windows ha ha you can see them at night."Reaction: Hilarious post . . . if

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-23818631658249370062009-06-08T11:44:00.005-04:002009-06-08T11:55:13.886-04:00

What: A writier at "St. Louis Today" talks about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir coming to town.Quote: "And the choir in recent years has embraced new styles of music with its own unique interpretation. Let’s say, the choir is more 'hip' than in the past."Reaction: Maybe they'll perform one of their new feet-stomping crowd-pleasers at the next General Conference.

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482286413812215753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897304475828228419.post-43358588651505739812009-06-08T11:04:00.003-04:002009-06-08T18:50:41.958-04:00

What: These excellent photos, with awestruck commentary, highlight this Utah immigrant's love for her new home.Quote: "You might be thinking to yourself, 'My, what a lovely temple that is!' But nooo, this ain’t no temple. This is just a MEETING HALL. Built with the leftover chips of granite they used to build the real thing. The LEFTOVERS."Reaction: Honestly, these photos make me homesick for

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What: Apparently, Salt Lake City has the most plastic surgeons per capita. Dr. York Yates explains why.Quote: "Utah has some of the prettiest women in the U.S. (I am a little biased here, but it is true) and take care of themselves very well."Reaction: I thought of the various ways I could interpret this article in a witty way, but every line I thought of would land me in hot water with my blog

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What: The Millenial Star reviews a new movie on DVD, made by Black members of the LDS Church, about Black members of the LDS Church.Quote: "Nobody Knows delves into the experiences of LDS Black Americans, rather than the Priesthood ban and it’s influence on the International Church."Reaction: I haven't yet seen the movie, but I highly recommend it. From what I've heard, Darius Gray and Margaret

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What: In Virginia, Huckabee tries to outdo Newt Gingrich in a holy hyperbole war. Pharyngula interprets Huckabee's comments to mean that God is (1) French and (2) Mormon.Quote: "The former Republican presidential candidate called the United States a 'blessed' nation whose victory against the British in the Revolutionary War was 'a miracle from God's hand,' indeed the same type of miracle that

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What: While trying to discover and identify the race of a long-dead individual buried in an old Vermont cemetery, Joseph Doran discovers a piece of Mormon history.Quote: "Joseph Smith was nearby visiting his cousin when Electa's daughter took ill. Electa asked him to lay hands on the girl. 'He shows up and prays and does whatever prophets do,' Doran said. 'The little girl becomes better the

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What: A caller to BYU's help desk is shocked--shocked!--that her car from Arizona might have been booted by a fellow Mormon.Quote: "Let me tell you something. I'm a Mormon and if the people who did this are Mormon then something is seriously wrong here!"Reaction: You can't expect them to know you're a Mormon unless you have Utah license plates. I mean, come on, everybody knows that.

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What: theyellowpants claims that all of the Americans that he meets in Leeds are Mormons. He likes the Mormons, and enjoys talking to them, but they better not come to his house.Quote: "I run into them on the streets, where they close in around me in pairs....I run into them outside the pub, where I have to dive thru the doors before they can grab me....and today, they found out where I live."

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What: The bloggers at plebiandesign.com describe their visit to a Mormon church in Boston (part of a series of church visits and blogs about various denominations). They happened to attend at the historic buidling on the very day that it burned down, and wrote a surreal account of the entire experience.Quote: "Watching other people watching their church burn to the ground makes you realize the

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What: Some bloggers at SearchIndia.com document their pleasant encounter with two "young Mormon kids" (missionaries) in a post titled "Two Mormon Kids Dropped By and Prayed for Our Blog."Quote: "Before the kids left, they thanked us and asked us if they could say a short prayer.We readily agreed and to our pleasant surprise the boys prayed to Christ for the success of the SI blog and asked the

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What: A non-Mormon Utahn talks about helping his Mormon buddy Jason out. The favor? To go on a man-date with Jason and Jason's father-in-law (also not Mormon) so that the father-in-law could have someone to drink beer and eat sashimi with.Quote: "Mormons like having a non-Mormon friend. They like the window into non-LDS culture and perspective a non-Mormon friend can provide, and oftentimes they

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What: MormonTimes discovers this blog (under Wednesday, June 3).Quote: "This delightfully witty new blog looks at Mormons in the news."Reaction: This is the happiest moment of my life.

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What: Lancasteronline.com, in Pennsylvania, writes about efforts to stop the church from building a stake center (due to traffic and parking concerns). But the reporter calls it a "sanctuary and a state conference center."Quote: "A major point of contention is a twice-yearly state conference, which could draw up to 800 people to the site."Reaction: Is this a common mistake? Something tells me

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What: BYU rethinks its infamous decision to block Youtube on campus computers.Quote: "[V]ideos posted on the church [youtube] channel have been viewed more than 2.9 million times since the site was introduced. An Easter video from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland ranked number one on the non-commercial YouTube list."Reaction: Students have been pushing this change for years in the Daily Universe, but

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