I've written a little bit about the Book of Mormon musical. Set to debut soon, it has prompted a spate of articles including this one in USA Today, "Mormons may have last laugh at 'South Park'-like Broadway show."
Mormons in Africa: Ugandan Latter-day Saints Moving the Church Forward
Mormons in Africa: A Kenyan Journalist is a Latter-day Saint
Mormons in Africa: Church Humanitarian Initiatives Give Life
Mormons in Africa: The Perpetual Education Fund
Mormons in Africa: Church Helps Preserve Family Histories
Mormons in Africa: Stories of Hope and Faith
In the article it asks, "THINK ABOUT IT: Can your religion take a joke?
So, what do we find newsworthy emanating from Church news sources these days? Well, tons and tons of articles about the Church in Africa and Uganda specifically.
In case you aren't aware the BOM musical is based around two missionaries in Uganda. Is all of this coverage a little suspicious? I think so. It looks to me like the Church is cashing in on all the free publicity the BOM musical provides. Good for them!
Check out the offerings:
Mormons in Africa: Ugandan Latter-day Saints Moving the Church Forward
Mormons in Africa: A Kenyan Journalist is a Latter-day Saint
Mormons in Africa: Church Humanitarian Initiatives Give Life
Mormons in Africa: The Perpetual Education Fund
Mormons in Africa: Church Helps Preserve Family Histories
Mormons in Africa: Stories of Hope and Faith
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