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Mormon FAIR-Cast 90: Mormons on the BBC

May 30, 2012 by SteveDensleyJr

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This episode of the BBC World Service program, World Have Your Say, features members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The five-member panel answers questions from listeners from all over the world, including: Whether Mormons want to be recognized as a mainstream religion? What part of the Mormon faith is influenced by the Bible, and what part is influenced by the culture of its founders? Why is polygamy stereotypically linked to Mormonism? Would Mitt Romney be expected to spread the Mormon faith as a president? Why are Mormons secretive? Why are they not as open as other churches? What effect will the past ban on ordaining African Americans to the priesthood have on Mitt Romney’s ability to win over minority voters? What is the purpose of temples? What has generated the rapid spread of Mormonism? What would Christ think of a religion that teaches that it is the only true church? What is the Mormon view on the separation of church and state? What is it like to be a female member of the Church and a member of the Relief Society, the largest women’s organization in the world?

This program is posted here by permission of the BBC. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the opinions of FAIR or of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint.

Filed Under: Podcast, Politics, Polygamy, Racial Issues, Temples, Women

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  1. jmdeshazer says

    June 4, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    This was fascinating to listen to. The BBC’s approach to journalism is so professional compared to their American counterparts at times. I couldn’t imagine CNN, Fox or MSNBC get a panel of Mormons on their network without getting an argumentative opponent to push ratings and try make their panel uncomfortable. I thought they asked some really good questions and difficult questions and everyone did such a great job answering the them and being very comfortable with it.

    Kudos to Steven Densely for appearing on the show and getting it on the FAIR Podcast.

  2. SteveDensleyJr says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Thanks jmdeshazer. I agree that the BBC approach to this interview was different than what we might expect in America. I was pleasantly surprised at how respectful the BBC crew was. They were well-informed and inquisitive and were willing to allow questions on sensitive topics, but were not interested in sensationalizing the interview. I only regret that time constraints did not allow us to go into greater detail and cover more issues.

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