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Gadianton wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:31 am

Welcome back, Tim. It's good to see you again.

Glad to finally be able to log in again. Thanks for the welcome.

Dr Exiled wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:30 am

I don't think people want to contribute to or sacrifice for a milquetoast organization that celebrates mediocrity.

Have you been to an Episcopalian church lately?

As a formula for long term success and viability it's awful. As a means of keeping comfortable people comfortable, it works.

Did people notice that this testimonial was a fireside for Mormons who had some concern for other Mormons having some faith struggles. It was not a presentation for missionary efforts. It was not for teaching nonMormons what Mormons find important. Yes, I wasn't directing people to the Fireside as ...

Tepid Testimony Time? I think losing the one and only moniker will have a negative effect on numbers. Embracing universalism makes it easy to give up "God's one True Church". And yes, numbers will drop. I'm suggesting a way they will move forward with just people who are comfortable being where the...

I thought this testimonial by Patrick Mason really started to create a template for the future messaging of the LDS church (I've queued it up to his final testimony). https://youtu.be/RU4wfl74qAU?t=4208 In short I think the unique messaging on the LDS church will be: There are lots of good places to...