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In your own "search for the truth," we at FAIR invite you to take the time to learn why many people—including those who are familiar with the misinformation and criticisms in this video—remain faithful, practicing Mormons; ordinary people striving daily to model their lives after the extraordinary example of the Lord Jesus Christ. | In your own "search for the truth," we at FAIR invite you to take the time to learn why many people—including those who are familiar with the misinformation and criticisms in this video—remain faithful, practicing Mormons; ordinary people striving daily to model their lives after the extraordinary example of the Lord Jesus Christ. | ||
| − | ''Important note:'' We recognize and appreciate that the evangelical Christians who produced the DVD represent a small, fringe element within their denomination. Most Christians would, we are sure, join with the Latter-day Saints in condemning dishonest portrayals of other faiths, smear tactics, and religious bigotry. | + | ''Important note:'' We recognize and appreciate that the evangelical Christians who produced the DVD represent a small, fringe element within their denomination. Most Christians would, we are sure, join with the Latter-day Saints in condemning dishonest portrayals of other faiths, smear tactics, and religious bigotry. |
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* [[Search_for_the_Truth_DVD:letter(annotated)|Letter to Distributors (Annotated Version)]]. The same distribution letter, with an annotated commentary included. | * [[Search_for_the_Truth_DVD:letter(annotated)|Letter to Distributors (Annotated Version)]]. The same distribution letter, with an annotated commentary included. | ||
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* [http://www.sltrib.com/ci_5537465 ''Salt Lake Tribune''], "LDS a cult? 350,000 DVDs try to shake Mormons' faith" (28 March 2007) | * [http://www.sltrib.com/ci_5537465 ''Salt Lake Tribune''], "LDS a cult? 350,000 DVDs try to shake Mormons' faith" (28 March 2007) | ||
* [http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C660206841%2C00.html ''Deseret Morning News''], "Utahns receiving anti-Mormon DVDs" (28 March 2007) | * [http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C660206841%2C00.html ''Deseret Morning News''], "Utahns receiving anti-Mormon DVDs" (28 March 2007) | ||
| + | * [http://www.adl.org/PresRele/ChJew_31/5013_31.htm The Anti-Defamation League], "ADL Condemns 'Mormon-Bashing' DVD" (27 March 2007) | ||
* [http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0326mormondvd0327.html ''Arizona Daily News''], "Ministry distributes anti-LDS DVDs across state" (26 March 2007) | * [http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0326mormondvd0327.html ''Arizona Daily News''], "Ministry distributes anti-LDS DVDs across state" (26 March 2007) | ||
* [http://johnwmorehead.blogspot.com/2007/02/jesus-christjoseph-smith-video_10.html ''Morehead's Musings''] (blog), "Jesus Christ/Joseph Smith Video: Professional Polish on a Counter-Cult Apologetic Misfire" (10 February 2007) | * [http://johnwmorehead.blogspot.com/2007/02/jesus-christjoseph-smith-video_10.html ''Morehead's Musings''] (blog), "Jesus Christ/Joseph Smith Video: Professional Polish on a Counter-Cult Apologetic Misfire" (10 February 2007) | ||
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Replies and resources addressing the Search for the Truth DVD
A collaborative effort of FAIR. On 25 March 2007, a ninety-minute video entitled Search for the Truth was distributed to thousands of homes across the United States. The video has excellent production values but, unfortunately, its contents are not of a similar quality. Though it purports to be an objective Christian evaluation of the teachings, history, and beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it contains much that is inaccurate and very little that is balanced. Rather than focus on what they believe, the video's producers have taken it upon themselves to describe and interpret LDS beliefs and teachings, often in ways that would be objectionable or unrecognizable to Latter-day Saints. The video contains many of the same anti-Mormon claims that misguided critics have been repeating for years. The issues it raises have been repeatedly addressed by faithful Latter-day Saints, but the video does not address or take those responses into account. This page provides information that will help you compare the video's claims with the actual history, teachings, and beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
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