Today in the Bloggernacle

Wednesday, June 3Mormon president: If a Mormon were to win the presidency, would he or she be a Democrat or a Republican? Like the blogger explains, the tendency is to think he or she would be a Republican. Yet, in  \"Whence a Mormon President,\" this blogger decides that it's an unlikely scenario either way, but thinks \"right now it might be more likely that a Mormon president be a Democrat than a Republican.\" Click for his analysis.Going free: Pulling out a thoughtful analogy from Elder Holland's recent conference address, this blogger declares  \"Rejoice! For Barabbas goes free!\" Why? \"For one moment as Elder Holland spoke, I put myself in Barabbas' place and realized that every day that is exactly where I stand. Me, accused and guilty of high crimes — backbiting, arrogance, selfishness, unbridled anger, etc. Not quite murder, but sins that nonetheless hurt others and offend God. Yet there is Jesus Christ who stands apposed, submitting to the punishment while I go free.\" Cool!Non-Mormon study: This delightfully witty new blog looks at Mormons in the news. In  \"A Non-Mormon Study of the Book of Mormon\" this blogger explains that in analyzing other non-Mormon bloggers, he finds an extreme reaction to the Book of Mormon — either they are completely dismissive or completely praiseworthy. Click in to read more (and see a perhaps altered picture of Snoop Dog reading the Book of Mormon.)