Journalists who really want to know what makes Mormons tick should step away from the "blogs and books and Web searches" and spend a few observant hours with the leaders and members of an LDS congregation.
That's the opinion of Michael Otterson, head of Public Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, written in his latest blog post on the Washington Post website.
"Drop by, sit at the back and observe, or sit at the front if you wish," Otterson writes. "You won't have to do anything — no kneeling, no recitations, no collection plates. But feel free to talk to the members. Ask them about the responsibilities they hold. Talk to the teenagers. Attend the classes after the main worship service."
Read Full Article »
