Have you ever watched something on TV such as a news program or commercial and something just didn’t seem to “pass the smell test”? Well, I had such a moment as I was sitting in front of the television today. You’ve all probably seen those commercials about kindness, compassion, honesty, integrity, etc. and at the end telling you to “pass it on”.
Posts Tagged ‘Mormon Ads’
The Foundation for a Better Life Ads
Posted in Mormon Ads, tagged Bonneville Advertising, false gospel, Mormon Ads, The Foundation for a Better Life on 06/03/2016| Leave a Comment »
Mitt Romney, Mormonism and America
Posted in Mitt Romney 2012, tagged false doctrines of Mormonism, false gospel, Mormon Ads, POTUS campaign 2012 on 08/24/2013| Leave a Comment »
Gathering the articles we wrote during Romney’s campaign made me wonder…what objective was achieved with all the Mormon ads?
When the Mormon Church came out of the woodwork like it did with the “I’m a Mormon” ad campaign, it gave us a good look at what their agenda was really all about. It also surprised us with Christians who threw caution to the wind just so they could show they weren’t voting for a hardcore liberal like Obama.
Mormon Ads and Getty Images
Posted in Mormon Ads, tagged "I'm a Mormon", bible, false doctrines, Getty Images, Jesus, Mormon Ads, mormonism, salvation on 02/02/2012| 5 Comments »
Mormon Ads and Getty Images
Years ago there was a game show on television called Truth or Consequences. Ralph Edwards hosted the follies of what would happen when people didn’t give the right answer to some off the wall question being asked. As it was, nothing tragic would happen if the contestant couldn’t answer the question fast enough in the time allotted, but they would have to perform some stupid stunt. It was a very benign and harmless way to spend an evening watching the antics of those on television several decades ago.
“I’m a Mormon” Ad and Mitt Romney
Posted in Mitt Romney 2012, Mormon Ads, tagged 8th Article of Faith, bible, false doctrines, Jesus, Mormon Ads, salvation on 11/01/2011| 2 Comments »
Mormonism is a Cult
Posted in Mormonism, tagged bible, false gospel, Jesus, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, Mormon Ads, Mormonism a cult, salvation on 10/19/2011| Leave a Comment »
Mormon Ads and the Presidential Campaign
Posted in Mitt Romney 2012, Mormon Ads, tagged bible, Christianity, cult, false doctrines, Jesus, Mitt Romney, Mormon Ads, mormonism, presidential campaign on 10/13/2011| 1 Comment »
Mormon Ads and the Presidential Campaign
Journal of Discourses 2:182; “Brethren and sisters, our friends wish to know our feelings towards the Government. I answer, they are first-rate, and we will prove it too, as you will see if you only live long enough, for that we shall live to prove it is certain; and when the Constitution of the United States hangs, as it were, upon a single thread, they will have to call for the “Mormon” Elders to save it from utter destruction; and they will step forth and do it.” – Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, February 18, 1855
Thought of the Day about Mormonism
Posted in Mitt Romney 2012, Moroni, Thought of the Day about Mormonism, tagged bible, false gospel, Jesus, missing cross of Mormonism, Mitt Romney, Mormon Ads, mormonism, Moroni, salvation on 10/09/2011| Leave a Comment »
Moroni a Symbol of the Gospel
Gordon B. Hinckley, Heroes from the Book of Mormon, pg. 195; “From my window I frequently look at the figure of Moroni on the tallest tower of the Salt Lake Temple. He has been there since 6 April 1892…When the capstone was placed, thousands of voices joined in shouting, “Hosanna to God and the Lamb.” Later that day the statue was placed on top of the capstone.
Today, strangers who see him wonder who he is…Others are simply puzzled…But he is no puzzle to us. He is a symbol of the restoration of the gospel in this the dispensation of the fulness of times…Of all the characters who walk the pages of the Book of Mormon, none stands a greater hero, save Jesus only, than does Moroni, son of Mormon.”
Mormon Ads in Seattle
Posted in Mormon Ads, tagged bible, Book of Mormon, false gospel, happiness, Jesus, Mormon Ads, Mormon testimonies, mormonism, salvation, Seattle on 10/07/2011| Leave a Comment »
Mormon Ads in Seattle
Two days ago while enjoying my morning cup of coffee and watching the news I was surprised to see the ad on the television that popped up. In the short story of how wonderful this woman’s life was, at the end of the little blip she announced “And I’m a Mormon”.
Mormon Ad Campaign
Posted in Mormon Ads, tagged bible, Book of Mormon, Christianity, false gospel, freedom, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, joseph smith, lds church, Mormon Ads, mormonism, promise, Psalms, truth on 10/19/2010| Leave a Comment »
In the past month you may have noticed the new Mormon ads popping up during the commercial breaks of your favorite television shows. This new ad campaign is a nationwide endeavor by the Mormon Church to inform the world they’re just like everyone else. I find this very interesting considering the whole premise behind Mormonism is that you aren’t like everyone else.
This coincidently goes against all I was taught sitting in the Mormon chapel for thirteen years. I was told I wasn’t like everyone else and special because I had the Mormon gospel; this alone made me different from any other person who wasn’t a member.
I was counseled how to set myself apart from the rest of the world. Obeying the Word of Wisdom (no coffee or sweet iced tea for meL), wearing temple garments and folding my arms during prayer served as a reminder to me that I was different. Their counsel even affected how long my shorts were and the length of my sleeves.
To prove the point the Church does everything it can to send out contradictory messages, along comes an article in the August 2010 issue of the Ensign. LDS Church leader Boyd K. Packer expressed his thoughts of how a member of the Mormon faith should conduct themselves.
“You will be safe if you look like and groom like and act like an ordinary Latter-day Saint: dress modestly, attend your meetings, pay tithes, take the sacrament, honor the priesthood, honor your parents, follow your leaders, read the scriptures, study the Book of Mormon, and pray—always pray. An unseen power will hold your hand as you hold to the iron rod.”(Boyd K. Packer, “Finding Ourselves in Lehi’s Dream,” Ensign, Aug 2010, pgs. 20–25)
Compare that with people in the ads saying they’re a mom, a doctor, a skate boarder, a surfer, a dad, etc, listing all their accomplishments and closing with “and I’m a Mormon”. How can you be a unique individual when you’re not even allowed to make your own clothing choices?
I can’t help but chuckle a little at the attempt they’re trying to make and yet feel a deep sadness for the individuals in the commercials. It’s so telling for me to hear these people boast about whom they are and what they’ve done. Their comments amplify what they’re being taught by church leaders like Mr. Packer; appearance is everything. Reality, on the other hand, is another story.
The impression I’m left with at the end of the commercials is if you join Mormonism you too will be a success, you’ll have a beautiful family, well behaved children, and find happiness. If I didn’t have a background in Mormonism or wasn’t grounded in God’s Word, I just might buy into what they’re trying to sell here. The method of conversion for the Church is to show how their religion brings happiness and success to those who convert. God never promised us “happiness”, but he did promise us joy.
“You will make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”
(Psalm 16:11)
As with anything Mormon, the message is all about them and has little or nothing to do with Jesus Christ. These people live in a world where Jesus is nothing more than an afterthought. He sits on the back burner of their religion only to be taken off when their standing as a Christian is being called into question. They bypass God and give the credit for all their blessings to membership in the Mormon Church.
These ads are nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to shift the public’s attention from the core doctrines and history of Mormonism. I’m praying those watching the ads look beyond the appearance and won’t be deceived by what Mormonism is truly about.
In Christ,
Melissa Grimes (melissa@lifeafter.org)