Mormon Media Observer: Mormon Media Observer: A reporter's thoughts on the media's coverage of the Book of Mormon

By Lane Williams, For the Deseret News

Published: Monday, May 2 2011 6:30 a.m. MDT

For the Deseret News

Summary

Over the years I have spent some time informally looking at the coverage of the Book of Mormon in the nations press, and I have concluded that the nations press needs to do a better job of teaching what the Book of Mormon actually says.

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Idaho Coug

Meridian, Idaho

"The stories of Kishkumen and his band of Lachoneus, Captain Moroni, the Ammonites and Cumorah have great relevance to modern issues of war, terror and peace. The stories challenge and warn. Their meanings could shape discourse. Yet, you cant More..

11:03 a.m. May 2, 2011
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NoMad

Grantsville, UT

To-"NYMORMON"

I may get banned from this site as this is my first post. As I am not part of or support the LDS.

Could you tell me if this statement is true from your teachings? Which Mormon Missionaries Won't tell More..

11:35 a.m. May 2, 2011
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Idaho Coug

Meridian, Idaho

Mormoncowboy - way to jump right to the 20 oz. sirloin steak before even a small glass of milk ;)

1:55 p.m. May 2, 2011
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Lane Williams

Lane Williams teaches journalism and communication at BYU-Idaho. He is a former journalist whose scholarly interests include Mormon portrayals in the media, media and religion, and religion and politics.

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