Rivers Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 The election is over and Romney won't be president. Is the mormon moment over now too?
Kerry A. Shirts Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 There will always be more Mormon moments. We go on living one day at a time. It's a victory for our free country because we still exist under freedom's banner as an entre nation, of all peoples, of all races, beliefs, wishes, hopes, and fears, of all religions and non-religions. We can all work together and continue blessing the earth with goodness. 1
Scott Lloyd Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) As disappointing as Romney's defeat is to some of us, it does not represent a failure of Mormonism, as the Church, true to form, maintained its political neutrality throughout. Romney's candidacy caused many Americans to put aside preconceived notions and prejudices and view the Church more realistically and, I will add, positively. That can only be regarded as a plus.And the near win of a Mormon presidential candidate is a graphic demonstration of how far we have come as a Church and a people since being oppressed and ultimately driven from the confines of the United States. Edited November 7, 2012 by Scott Lloyd 3
mapman Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I don't know that there was really a Mormon "moment." Interest in the church goes up and down over time. If there was ever a moment that could be described as the "Mormon Moment" I think it was the polygamy and Utah War episode. I'd assume that Mormonism will be less present in public consciousness for now, but things will always keep changing and it will go back up again sooner or later. 1
Cobalt-70 Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I think the "Mormon moment" began a before a few years before Romney began his first run for president, and it could continue after his defeat. I trace the beginning of the Mormon moment to about 2006, when Big Love went on the air. In between then and now, we had Romney, the FLDS raids, Proposition 8, the Book of Mormon musical, Huntsman, etc. Whether the moment dies now depends on whether something happens next that gets us in the news again. Moreover, it might just be that we are permanently more newsworthy now. Romney's loss aside, we are still just as weird and fascinating an American subculture as we always were. 1
Deborah Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Perhaps in the end God's purposes will prevail as more people have become aware of Mormonism and might be willing to invite the missionaries in to learn more.
Saints Alive Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I don't think the Mormon moment, if there really was such a thing, had or will have much of an effect on the church.
mfbukowski Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Maybe we can take a nap for a little while?Dang.Unfortunately there is no rest for Mormons. Even in eternity.
Mark Beesley Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I don't know that there was really a Mormon "moment." Interest in the church goes up and down over time. If there was ever a moment that could be described as the "Mormon Moment" I think it was the polygamy and Utah War episode. I'd assume that Mormonism will be less present in public consciousness for now, but things will always keep changing and it will go back up again sooner or later.We're about to unleash a horde of new Sister missionaries on the U.S and the world. We ain't gonna be less present in public consciousness. I mean, have you ever been married . . . 1
Duncan Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I think their was a Mormon Moment now whether or not there will be Mormon Momentum remains to be seen 2
thesometimesaint Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Congratulations to Romney for a gracious concession. Congratulations to Obama for a humble victory Most of all congratulations to the American people for proving once again that ballots are better than bullets. Edited November 7, 2012 by thesometimesaint 1
mapman Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 We're about to unleash a horde of new Sister missionaries on the U.S and the world. We ain't gonna be less present in public consciousness. I mean, have you ever been married . . . No, I unfortunately have never been married Luckily, I'm going to be out in the mission field with those sisters soon! (Don't worry, I'll stay focused.)
SpudMan Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 There was a definite rise in the discussion of Mormonism over the last several years. For many engaged in the discussion, it served to break down long held prejudices of our religion and help them to see it in a new light. Seeing Romney as a somewhat normal man and even having Huntsman along side him in the race shed a positive light on the ingrained philosophy of hard work in the church. Even Rubio was at one time a member of the church. I also believe that many were able to learn more about the church and break the false rumors that were so rampant. For many, it also opened up a world of scorn and mockery. Overall, I believe the net effect of the moment was a positive benefit due to increased acceptance of the church. I certainly side the moment subsiding for now, but more than likely the moment will rise again.
Cobalt-70 Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 I don't see how we can help but get at least some moderate amount of attention, going forward. Now we've been introduced to broader society, we can't really be ignored anymore. From the perspective of mainstream Americans, we are a weird, mysterious religious subculture. Maybe Mormons could be the new Jews.
harfad Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 End Of The Mormon Moment?I would say the beginning of the Mormon moment!
Avatar4321 Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 The Church is going to continue to grow in prominence. We have a destiny that needs to be fulfilled.
harfad Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 I think that the people of United States have made the right decision. I think that one can always trust the people to make the right decision. They have elected the better candidate.
Bikeemikey Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 And the near win of a Mormon presidential candidate is a graphic demonstration of how far we have come as a Church and a people since being oppressed and ultimately driven from the confines of the United States.I take it more as how far the rest if the country has come. We live in a more tolerant and accepting society than we did 100 years ago.
Saints Alive Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 I think that the people of United States have made the right decision. I think that one can always trust the people to make the right decision. They have elected the better candidate. Right... Because we know the German people choose the right leader 2
Ticketyboo Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 “This is not the end, it is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”—- Winston Churchill after the Allied victory at the Second Battle of El-Alamein 1
harfad Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 Right... Because we know the German people choose the right leaderI had these verses in mind when I said that:"Now it is not common that the avoice of the people desireth anything bcontrary to that which is right; but it is common for the lesser part of the cpeople to desire that which is not right; therefore this shall ye observe and make it your law—to do your business by the voice of the people."And if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity, then is the time that the judgments of God will come upon you; yea, then is the time he will visit you with great destruction even as he has hitherto visited this land." (Mosiah 29:26-27)The Germans did indeed choose the wrong thing, and paid for it with heavy destruction, as prophesied in those verses. I don't think that the United States has reached that tipping point yet. That is why the decisions of the majority of the people can still be trusted. But the excessive polarization of the people is not a good sign, and may spell trouble in the days ahead.
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 The election is over and Romney won't be president. Is the mormon moment over now too?He was running for President, not President of the Church. The two are not linked in any way.
Saints Alive Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 If we haven't reached the tipping point we are surely teetering on the edge.
Cobalt-70 Posted November 8, 2012 Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Right... Because we know the German people choose the right leaderGodwin's Law is alive and well. Edited November 8, 2012 by Cobalt-70 1
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