...mormons in the media...

It's that time again...that's right: election time, and with both Romney and now Huntsman showing interest in presidential candidacies, I've noticed once again an increase is media coverage about the LDS church and faith.  So far, I've been impressed with both the humorous and more contemplative pieces I've seen.  And as the church continues to grow and it's members continue through politics, sports, business, etc. to impact American and even global life and pop culture, media coverage will only grow if not only out of simple curiosity.

They say that all publicity is good publicity...and that may be true, but I grateful for the increasingly fair, accurate, and open-minded portrayal of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the media.  That's not to say that every media clip and article I've read has been enthusiastically "pro-mormon" or that all the stereotypes and misconceptions about the church have been erased from the public eye or that public opinion has really even changed much, but it is a step in the right direction.  That all being said, here are some recent favorites...

We're normal! After all those teenage years of worrying about fitting in and being accepted, Colbert gave me just the boost I needed. :)

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Yahweh or No Way? - Mormons & God's Poll Numbers
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive

The Washington Post seems to have a little thing for the Mormons...I don't blame them...we are pretty cool. :)
Is this really a 'Mormon moment?'

Mormons using the Web to control their own image

A Latter-day Saint view of Book of Mormon musical


This one is from Business Week
God's MBAs: Why Mormon Missions Produce Leaders