truth a la carte Posted November 3, 2020 Posted November 3, 2020 Any guesses about the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown on LDS membership and activity rates? We often hear that people turn to religion in times of trouble (“there are no atheists in foxholes”) but, with coronavirus, I’ve heard the concern that some people won’t return to their previous levels of church activity, even after things get back to normal.
pogi Posted November 3, 2020 Posted November 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, truth a la carte said: Any guesses about the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown on LDS membership and activity rates? We often hear that people turn to religion in times of trouble (“there are no atheists in foxholes”) but, with coronavirus, I’ve heard the concern that some people won’t return to their previous levels of church activity, even after things get back to normal. It certainly could be a sifting.
Duncan Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 Our ward is split into two groups, we have about 150 ish people. On Sunday we have about 30 people in person with about 46 watching on zoom, so I don't know what the other week is like. I suspect we may lose some but time will tell I guess
Bernard Gui Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, truth a la carte said: Any guesses about the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown on LDS membership and activity rates? We often hear that people turn to religion in times of trouble (“there are no atheists in foxholes”) but, with coronavirus, I’ve heard the concern that some people won’t return to their previous levels of church activity, even after things get back to normal. I think the days when most people resorted to religious faith in a crisis are gone. I think fewer members will come back. Mostly social Mormons will not see the need to return. It’s easy to get out of the habit. Just my opinion. Edited November 4, 2020 by Bernard Gui 3
LoudmouthMormon Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 How do you measure "activity rates" when church is shut down and you can't do your calling?
rodheadlee Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) We were caught between wards when covid-19 hit. I'm nobody. This board is my church. Edited November 4, 2020 by rodheadlee 3
Popular Post let’s roll Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 4, 2020 22 minutes ago, rodheadlee said: We were caught between wards when covid-19 hit. I'm nobody. This board is my church. Hi rodheadlee. If this board is your Church, welcome to the Board Ward. Let me introduce you to our leadership. Bishopric: CV75, Bernard Gui, pogi RS Pres: Calm, bluebell, Garden Girl Ward Clerk: The Nehor Mission Leader: Ahab Greeters: Bill Papa Lee and Navidad This was a fun exercise. I could do 5 or 6 different versions of the above and still not be able to list everyone. I know so many, like rodheadlee and me, get so much from the Board. I admire and respect so many of you, and appreciate the variety of personalities and opinions. Godspeed to all 7
Popular Post sunstoned Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, let’s roll said: Hi rodheadlee. If this board is your Church, welcome to the Board Ward. Let me introduce you to our leadership. Bishopric: CV75, Bernard Gui, pogi RS Pres: Calm, bluebell, Garden Girl Ward Clerk: The Nehor Mission Leader: Ahab Greeters: Bill Papa Lee and Navidad This was a fun exercise. I could do 5 or 6 different versions of the above and still not be able to list everyone. I know so many, like rodheadlee and me, get so much from the Board. I admire and respect so many of you, and appreciate the variety of personalities and opinions. Godspeed to all Can I apply for the ward greater position? I have an engaging smile and a warm demeanor, and I am very well acquainted with the ward foyer, as I spend most of Sunday school there. 7
Bob Crockett Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 I must admit I haven't been to Church since March. 3
strappinglad Posted November 5, 2020 Posted November 5, 2020 17 hours ago, sunstoned said: greater That is spelled ' grater ' , and you can apply for my building as we have several grates that need cleaning( with a smile of course ).
pogi Posted November 5, 2020 Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 11:24 PM, sunstoned said: Can I apply for the ward greater position? I have an engaging smile and a warm demeanor, and I am very well acquainted with the ward foyer, as I spend most of Sunday school there. I was going to say, "can I trade with Bill?"
longview Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 8:38 PM, LoudmouthMormon said: How do you measure "activity rates" when church is shut down and you can't do your calling? Elon Musk tweeted this: Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD. 10:47 PM · Nov 12, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
Tacenda Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 33 minutes ago, longview said: Elon Musk tweeted this: Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD. 10:47 PM · Nov 12, 2020·Twitter for iPhone I'm starting to really distrust the dang covid tests. What to do, what to do.
LoudmouthMormon Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 10:13 AM, longview said: Elon Musk tweeted this: Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD. 10:47 PM · Nov 12, 2020·Twitter for iPhone Dang, would it kill 'ya to link to the actual tweet, rather than some unformatted weirdly-boxed text of dubious parentage? Here - allow me: That's worrisome, if it's indeed true. The FDA has this to say: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/potential-false-positive-results-antigen-tests-rapid-detection-sars-cov-2-letter-clinical-laboratory
The Nehor Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Antigen tests are notably unreliable. Elon Musk is wrong to say there is something “bogus” going on though. We know the problem. He is an engineer. In that situation different results like that would be unacceptable. When dealing with biology....medicine is not an exact science. At least not yet. I remember an old commercial for Star Trek reruns that talked about the future being filled with heroism and adventure with clips showing that and ending with “and where medicine is an exact science” and they play multiple clips of Bones saying “He’s dead Jim.” 2
Islander Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 7:19 PM, Bernard Gui said: I think the days when most people resorted to religious faith in a crisis are gone. I think fewer members will come back. Mostly social Mormons will not see the need to return. It’s easy to get out of the habit. Just my opinion. Whatever does not make a difference within an operating system has become irrelevant. And for some that is what happened after nearly a year of inactivity. Just about all the recent converts in my ward have faded away without support and fellowship. 1
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