Internet & The Church

[New Era]

Internet & The Church

 A prominent lds church official has urged young people to blog, create Web sites and take advantage of social networks online to help improve people's perceptions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
    "May I ask that you join the conversation by participating on the Internet. . .to share the gospel and explain in simple, clear terms the message of the restoration," M. Russell Ballard told graduates at weekend commencement exercises at Brigham Young University-Hawaii.
    Mitt Romney's run for the presidency and questions about his lds faith have focused more attention on the church than ever. Ballard, a member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, told about 200 graduates and their families that all Mormons have a duty to help others understand their beliefs, especially at a time when the lds faith is constantly in the news.
Ref. Salt Lake Tribune

[AlaskanLDS]

I have often wondered if this one of the ways we will reach all nations, kindreds and tounges.   

For instance in China where we are not allowed. . . . is there Chinese people that are online that may meet a member and in the course of discussion learn about the church?  I do not know any of the politics about it but it seems if people were sharing their testimonies in basic everyday living, we would reach people in areas we are not allowed to prosolyte in.   I don't know how those individuals would handle baptism and other ordinances but I am sure if they prepare their lives and hearts, the Lord will make known to them what He wants them to do.