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[rameumptom]

I've been on for several months now, in conjunction with the ad campaign in the Indianapolis area.  I really like it. I've had some very good discussions regarding the Church because of it.

http://mormon.org/me/6X8T/GeraldSmith/

[KevinG]

Duncan, on 18 January 2012 - 04:56 PM, said:

I saw a commercial for the Catholic Church about "coming home". I would imagine though that they have more inactives then we do, but maybe something like that could work in higher member areas

I was very touched by that commercial.  It was positive and all about getting Catholics in name back into activity in their faith.

[Jeff K.]

I think such commercials only enhance why religion is so important in our nation, I would encourage every church to do what we have done in order to create a strong bridge of understanding and a stronger connection to ethics.

[calmoriah]

Wants2know, on 19 January 2012 - 06:31 AM, said:

My husband and I saw a recent Catholic commercial that talked about being the "true church"…. we chuckled.  Wonder where they got that?

The idea of a commercial or the idea about being a "true church"?  I doubt either came from copying the LDS Church unless there are similarities that are directly tied to the LDS commercials (I don't believe LDS were the first to make use of commercials and we certainly weren't the first to claim being the "true Church").

http://www.drbo.org/church2.htm

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Now, which is that Church?  There are now three hundred and fifty different Protestant churches in existence, and almost every year one or two more are added.  Besides this number, there is the Catholic Church.
Now, which of all these various churches is the one true Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for all claim to be the Church of Jesus?
But, my dear beloved people, it is evident no church can be the Church of Jesus except the one that was established by Jesus.  And when did Jesus establish His Church?  When?  When He was here upon earth.  And how long ago is it that Christ was upon earth?  You know our Christian era dates from Him.  He was born many centuries ago.  That is an historical fact admitted by all.  He lived on earth thirty-three years.  That was about nineteen centuries before our time.  That is the time Christ established His Church on earth.  Any Church, that has not existed this long, is not the Church of Jesus Christ, but is the institution or invention of some man, but not of God, not of Christ.
Now, where is the Church and which is the Church that has existed this long?  All history informs you, it is the Catholic Church.  She, and she only, among all Christian denominations on the face of the earth, has existed so long.  All history, bears testimony to this, not only Catholic history, but Pagan history, Jewish history and Protestant history, indirectly.

Edited by calmoriah, 19 January 2012 - 09:14 AM.

[Duncan]

rameumptom, on 19 January 2012 - 08:57 AM, said:

I've been on for several months now, in conjunction with the ad campaign in the Indianapolis area.  I really like it. I've had some very good discussions regarding the Church because of it.

http://mormon.org/me/6X8T/GeraldSmith/

great profile! thanks for sharing it!

[Senator]

I've enjoyed the various comments that have been made so far. The links to posters profiles was also an unanticipated yet welcomed addition. It's fun to put faces to the faceless internet personalities.

I confess that when I opened the OP, I particularly had in mind the TV ads. Having just watched a couple the evening before I came away with some mixed feelings.

The ads often dupe me at first into thinking that they are a trailor for some up and coming movie or TV series. Shortly thereafter I realize it's a I'm a Mormon ad. I enjoy the messages that are presented, the moral and intrigue of people's lives. But I have to admit that for some reason I feel a little turned off (for lack of a better expression) to these neat little bios of people's lives to have to end with a what sounds to me as "...and what makes all this even more interesting is that I'm a Mormon".  It feels like we are trying a little to hard. Personally I liked the previous LDS ads which depicted a short uplifting scene only followed by a display of the the church logo.

Is it the message that makes the people, (or by extention the church), or the people that make the message?

[ERMD]

The people are definitely the message.  Go to mormon.org and you can watch the "full version" of the portraits that appear in abbreviated form on television.  They are inspiring.

[KevinG]

I fear an ad made about me would have to include...

My church attendance is spotty...

My house is in disarray...

I curse too much...

I neglect my prayers and scripture reading...

I'm out of work...

I lack faith in Christ...

...and I'm a Mormon!

[LDSToronto]

LeSellers, on 18 January 2012 - 02:17 PM, said:

Me, too.

Here I am.

Lehi

Cool Lehi. Couple of questions - 'Le' is short for Lehi, do you pronounce it "Lee"?  And the rabbits - do you raise them for pets or food?

H.

[ERMD]

The institute students at Arizona State University (mascot the Sun Devil) have T-shirts that say, "I'm a Devil, and I'm a Mormon."

[Person]

Storm Rider, on 19 January 2012 - 06:40 AM, said:

Hello, it seems like English is not your mother tongue, but what I understand you to ask is, "What do Mormons find in their church that is not found in other religions?"  This could take a great deal of time and it may be worth you visiting www.lds.org.  Briefly, we find the same church that Jesus founded when he was on the earth.  It is lead by a prophet and twelve apostles who stand as special witnesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.  This Church has the authority to act in the name of God and this authority was returned to the earth in the same way it was first given: by the laying on of hands.  The Book of Mormon serves as a second witness that Jesus is the Christ.  God speaks to the world today through his prophets just as in olden days.

If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask them.

Thanks
So
what's the difference between the book and the bible ?

[Storm Rider]

Person, on 19 January 2012 - 11:33 PM, said:

Thanks
So
what's the difference between the book and the bible ?

The Bible is the word of God and specifically addresses god's actions with some of the ancient inhabitants in and around Jerusalem.  The Book of Mormon is also the word of God of some of the ancient inhabitants in and around the Americas.  What is so important about these two collections is that both testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, that he was crucified and resurrected. More importantly, that Jesus is the only way to return to God.

In reality, there is very little difference between the two; they both testify of Christ.

[LeSellers]

LDSToronto, on 19 January 2012 - 08:29 PM, said:

Cool Lehi. Couple of questions - 'Le' is short for Lehi, do you pronounce it "Lee"?  And the rabbits - do you raise them for pets or food?

It's like"Lee", but with two Es, it would be feminine, wouldn't it?

The rabbits are part of our food supply.

Lehi

Edited by LeSellers, 20 January 2012 - 06:30 AM.

[LDSToronto]

LeSellers, on 20 January 2012 - 06:29 AM, said:

It's like"Lee", but with two Es, it would be feminine, wouldn't it?

The rabbits are part of our food supply.

Lehi

I've always wanted to raise my own animals for food. Unfortunately the city by-laws prohibit it. Maybe one day I'll live in the country...

"Lee" is feminine? First time I've heard that! I've got a couple of friends named "Lee". However, "Le", as you know, is the masculine form of "the" in French.

H.

[LeSellers]

LDSToronto, on 20 January 2012 - 06:41 AM, said:

I've always wanted to raise my own animals for food. Unfortunately the city by-laws prohibit it. Maybe one day I'll live in the country...

The Church teaches people in third-world countries to raise rabbits for food.

My Jacquie and I want to serve a mission doing that, teaching home food production, incluindg my personal invention: "ecoponics": the merging of aquaculture, hydroponics, vermiculture (including black soldier flies), and rabbit husbandry.

LDSToronto said:

"Lee" is feminine? First time I've heard that! I've got a couple of friends named "Lee". However, "Le", as you know, is the masculine form of "the" in French.

Yes, I knew that back in 1962 when I took my first (and only) French class in grade nine (ninth grade for USmericans).

"Fiancee" is feminine, "fiance" (rarely used) is masculine.

My initials are L E, but "Ellie" was not a viable option as a knickname. So, "Le" is not really short for "Lehi" although most people assume it is, and I go with that when I want to or must avoid long, complex explanations (mormon.org doesn't allow them with a character limit for each section of the profile). It ties in to what I wanted to say there so I used the shorter, more obvious (but not complete) version. I must be one of those devious Marmunz who don't tell the whole truth about their history, and so people might feel justified in calling me a liar.

Lehi

Edited by LeSellers, 22 January 2012 - 07:34 PM.

[LeSellers]

Let's see if anyone else wants to discuss "I'm a Mormon".

Maybe we can start talking about home food production, which is part of the Gospel, too: "ecoponics", red wigglers, black soldier flies, beehives, and rabbits are good topics, I think.

Lehi

[LDSToronto]

Sure, I'll bite.

Tell me about raising rabbits for food - what breed, how big do they get, how many do you have at one time?

I doubt I could ever raise rabbits due to allergies (I am allergic to rabbit fur), but chickens have always interested me.

H.

[Duncan]

LDSToronto, on 22 January 2012 - 08:49 PM, said:

Sure, I'll bite.

Tell me about raising rabbits for food - what breed, how big do they get, how many do you have at one time?

I doubt I could ever raise rabbits due to allergies (I am allergic to rabbit fur), but chickens have always interested me.

H.

How would you raise rabbitts in the concrete jungle that is Toronto?, I don't even really know that area all that well! Mum's paternal relatives came from Glencoe, Ontario around the time of the Black Donnelly's time...

[Sine Saw Square]

We've got a year supply of mres for our food storage-
And I'm a Mormon.  

[altersteve]

LeSellers, on 22 January 2012 - 07:38 PM, said:

Let's see if anyone else wants to discuss "I'm a Mormon".

Maybe we can start talking about home food production, which is part of the Gospel, too: "ecoponics", red wigglers, black soldier flies, beehives, and rabbits are good topics, I think.

Lehi

You could probably come up with literally anything and relate it back to the Gospel. It's great.