We did. It wasn't too uplifting. I think it focused more than needed on poligamy and the massacre. It was interesting how they had former members interviewed too. I hope tonight it focuses more on what's right about the church. It was interesting to hear people flat out say Joseph Smith was a fraud and they couldn't believe he really had the first vision.
No doubt! We weren't too impressed with what was presented, either. I thought it interesting (and frustrating) that much of what they presented as facts were the same lies that have been around since Kirtland, Ohio! It was frustrating also that those people who were not members or were former members had twice as much screen time as members in good standing did. And I agree that they focused more on the sensational stories - polygamy and Mountain Meadows - and less on the persecutions the Saints endured.
I spent a few hours at the pbs.org website today reading their FAQ about The Mormons, and also reading the full interviews of many of those on the show last night. There was a lot presented last night that seemed to be taken out of context, and therefore presented a shady hue on the history of the church. One guy in particular seemed sort of dubious about the church and his information seemed negative on the show last night. But the transcript of his interview was quite positive and generally accurate about the history of the church. So it seems that much of what he said was taken out of context.
And I don't think it's going to get better tonight. Reading what they have planned for tonight's program and reading the interviews of those who addressed those topics - women's place in the church, ERA, homosexuality, blacks recieving the priesthood - I don't think it bodes well for us. There are several interviews I read of people who had been excommunicated and they present a very sensational story. You can bet that they will be strongly featured. I doubt they will spend much time highlighting the PEF or the welfare program or the good works that LDS people do. All in all, I think it is an anti-Mormon piece of programming. But I also think it is important to watch and know what is being said, so that we may know how to answer questions. What do you think?
The bishop in our ward warned us Sunday about the broadcast and advised us to be ready for a barage of questions. I watched about 20 minutes of it and had enough. I don't have any desire to watch it tonight. Boyd said Michael was pretty upset with some of the things that were said. If people ask me questions about what they said on the show I'll answer them as they come.
I'm torn. I agree with all of you, but then again, part of me says that any press is good press. I can't remember when I've had so many questions from my friends, about the church. I don't see an end to this any time soon. With Mitt Romney running for President, I'm sure it will cause many to ask these same questions. "Hold to the Rod". DT
I agree. I think we're getting to the time when there is a great distinction between black and white with regards to our faith. I think that this is the time for us to have the spirit with us and to be prepared to do more, say more, stand up for what we believe more. I sat thinking last night how I would respond to certain questions and the reasons people ask certain questions. I think we need to know why people ask certain questions and pray for the spirit before getting defensive or blurting out a short answer. People ask questions for a reason and I think this is going to help us all have opportunities to share the gospel.
I do have to admit that for the most part last nights portion was a lot easier to watch than Mondays portion. I kind of felt dark after Monday but last night (while I didn't totally agree with a few peoples views and it always hurts to listen to people make excuses for falling away from the church) I spent a lot of time reflecting on the good that could come from this and the bottom line is that there are people out there who need to have information presented to them in this way before they'll start asking questions. I hope, like Dale, that I get to talk to people about it soon.
I agree that Tuesday was easier to swallow than Monday. And while not many people around here are asking questions about the church, per se, as a result of the broadcast, a lot of members around here (myself included) are realizing that we don't know how to answer some of the questions that are out there. So from this Pleasantville part of the LDS community, it was good for us, too. And even in Pleasantville, there will be opportunities to answer questions - often from members! So... in many ways I agree with Dale and Nate - any press is good press and this may just prepare the soil for seeds to be sown. We just have to get all the sowers ready!
Yes, I agree that Tuesday was better than Monday. However, the whole piece seemed to me to have a negative slant. I was a little annoyed that they didn't make more distinction between the church and the "fundamentalists". In one piece they show President Hinckley saying that fundamentalist and mormon are not congruent and 2 seconds later they say ... the fundamentalist mormons and go on to talk about polygamy. Bad Form!
I believe we shall see much in the future about homosexuality and Womens rights, etc... "if ye endure till the end, thus sayeth the father, ye shall have eternal life."
To post Price Family news, reminders, ideas, inspirational quotes, recipes, stories, artwork or photos, and other stuff.... Just like the fridge door at home.
8 comments:
We did. It wasn't too uplifting. I think it focused more than needed on poligamy and the massacre. It was interesting how they had former members interviewed too. I hope tonight it focuses more on what's right about the church. It was interesting to hear people flat out say Joseph Smith was a fraud and they couldn't believe he really had the first vision.
No doubt! We weren't too impressed with what was presented, either. I thought it interesting (and frustrating) that much of what they presented as facts were the same lies that have been around since Kirtland, Ohio! It was frustrating also that those people who were not members or were former members had twice as much screen time as members in good standing did. And I agree that they focused more on the sensational stories - polygamy and Mountain Meadows - and less on the persecutions the Saints endured.
I spent a few hours at the pbs.org website today reading their FAQ about The Mormons, and also reading the full interviews of many of those on the show last night. There was a lot presented last night that seemed to be taken out of context, and therefore presented a shady hue on the history of the church. One guy in particular seemed sort of dubious about the church and his information seemed negative on the show last night. But the transcript of his interview was quite positive and generally accurate about the history of the church. So it seems that much of what he said was taken out of context.
And I don't think it's going to get better tonight. Reading what they have planned for tonight's program and reading the interviews of those who addressed those topics - women's place in the church, ERA, homosexuality, blacks recieving the priesthood - I don't think it bodes well for us. There are several interviews I read of people who had been excommunicated and they present a very sensational story. You can bet that they will be strongly featured. I doubt they will spend much time highlighting the PEF or the welfare program or the good works that LDS people do. All in all, I think it is an anti-Mormon piece of programming. But I also think it is important to watch and know what is being said, so that we may know how to answer questions. What do you think?
Whew - I am a talker. Sorry!
The bishop in our ward warned us Sunday about the broadcast and advised us to be ready for a barage of questions.
I watched about 20 minutes of it and had enough. I don't have any desire to watch it tonight. Boyd said Michael was pretty upset with some of the things that were said.
If people ask me questions about what they said on the show I'll answer them as they come.
I'm torn. I agree with all of you, but then again, part of me says that any press is good press. I can't remember when I've had so many questions from my friends, about the church. I don't see an end to this any time soon. With Mitt Romney running for President, I'm sure it will cause many to ask these same questions. "Hold to the Rod".
DT
I agree. I think we're getting to the time when there is a great distinction between black and white with regards to our faith. I think that this is the time for us to have the spirit with us and to be prepared to do more, say more, stand up for what we believe more. I sat thinking last night how I would respond to certain questions and the reasons people ask certain questions. I think we need to know why people ask certain questions and pray for the spirit before getting defensive or blurting out a short answer. People ask questions for a reason and I think this is going to help us all have opportunities to share the gospel.
I do have to admit that for the most part last nights portion was a lot easier to watch than Mondays portion. I kind of felt dark after Monday but last night (while I didn't totally agree with a few peoples views and it always hurts to listen to people make excuses for falling away from the church) I spent a lot of time reflecting on the good that could come from this and the bottom line is that there are people out there who need to have information presented to them in this way before they'll start asking questions. I hope, like Dale, that I get to talk to people about it soon.
I agree that Tuesday was easier to swallow than Monday. And while not many people around here are asking questions about the church, per se, as a result of the broadcast, a lot of members around here (myself included) are realizing that we don't know how to answer some of the questions that are out there. So from this Pleasantville part of the LDS community, it was good for us, too. And even in Pleasantville, there will be opportunities to answer questions - often from members! So... in many ways I agree with Dale and Nate - any press is good press and this may just prepare the soil for seeds to be sown. We just have to get all the sowers ready!
Yes, I agree that Tuesday was better than Monday. However, the whole piece seemed to me to have a negative slant. I was a little annoyed that they didn't make more distinction between the church and the "fundamentalists". In one piece they show President Hinckley saying that fundamentalist and mormon are not congruent and 2 seconds later they say ... the fundamentalist mormons and go on to talk about polygamy. Bad Form!
I believe we shall see much in the future about homosexuality and Womens rights, etc... "if ye endure till the end, thus sayeth the father, ye shall have eternal life."
Post a Comment