EP 11 - Keep sweet, pray & obey Netflix premiere, Utah church attendance craters w/ Steve Pynakker
June 11, 2022 Summary
Mormon Book Review’s Steve Pynakker joins the MormonNewsRoundup to help us analyze the premiere of Netflix’s new FLDS mini series Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey, dissect why Utah leads the nation in falling church attendance, reflect on Dustin Lance Black’s uncensored motivations for making Under the Banner of Heaven, and uncover what Elder David A. Bednar REALLY thinks about the media!
News Articles Elder Bednar and the "Snarky" Media: Elder David A. Bednar's experiences with the media, particularly his interaction at the Seleh Washington Stake Conference, spark discussion on journalistic integrity and portrayal of religious figures. https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/v5lryz/david_bednar_on_experience_with_press_at_dc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Church Claims Gun Shootings Rising Due to Deadbeat Dads?: Controversy arises as Mike Lee attributes school mass shootings to family structure issues, specifically fatherlessness, stirring debate on gun violence and societal dynamics. https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/5/23148521/mike-lee-school-mass-shooting-uvalde-fatherlessness-family-structure-gun-violence-dickey-amendment
Evidence of Battle Near Hill Cumorah: Shots fired near the Hill Cumorah Visitors Center lead to one arrest, potentially offering evidence of a battle as described in Mormon history. https://ksltv.com/495566/1-in-custody-after-shots-fired-near-hill-cumorah-visitors-center/
Book of Mormon-Themed Racist Twinkies?: A Lehi chocolate shop faces backlash for naming specialty Twinkies with racially insensitive themes, raising concerns about cultural insensitivity and corporate responsibility. https://kutv.com/news/local/lehi-chocolate-shop-apologizes-for-racist-and-offensive-names-of-specialty-twinkies
Coffee's Health Benefits: A study published in the American College of Physicians Journal suggests potential health benefits of coffee consumption, challenging traditional beliefs within the LDS community. https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M21-2977
Utah Leads Nation in Falling Church Attendance: Data shared on Twitter by Ryan Burge highlights Utah's significant decline in church attendance, prompting reflections on shifting religious landscapes. https://twitter.com/ryanburge/status/1533515231627976705
COJCOLDS Transitioning to Mainstream Worship: Speculation arises over a YouTube video suggesting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' transition towards mainstream Christian contemporary worship, indicating potential shifts in religious practices. https://youtu.be/_Mb2V61G-fU
Dallas Jenkins on Mormons: Dallas Jenkins clarifies rumors surrounding his statement about Mormons being Christians, shedding light on perceptions and relations between different religious groups. https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2022/may/the-chosen-creator-dallas-jenkins-clarifies-rumors-did-he-really-say-that-mormons-are-christians-too
Dustin Lance Black's Insights on UTBOH: Dustin Lance Black offers candid insights into the motivations behind creating "Under the Banner of Heaven," providing valuable context to the series and its themes. https://youtu.be/zuDsylIjPl0
Netflix Documentary: "Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey": Newsweek explores the reaction of the Mormon Church to the Netflix documentary, shedding light on its portrayal of Warren Jeffs' sect and its impact on public perception. https://www.newsweek.com/what-mornon-church-said-about-warren-jeffs-sect-keep-sweet-pray-obey-netflix-1713854
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