dahlia Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I ran into the Meridian online. I see it is about LDS, but what I want to know is: 1) is it a 'good' periodical in terms of being pro-LDS or is some anti stuff going to sneak in there? 2) how does it compare to the Ensign? 3) does it come in print or is it only online? if there is a print version, do I miss anything by just reading the online version? I don't recall anyone at church talking about it, so I don't know who is the intended audience. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 1) yes, it is pro-LDS. No anti. 2) It's not official church (IIRC) and it isn't so much doctrine as it is cultural articles. I know Orson Scott Card writes for this quite often. I like his articles on church culture/thoughts/ideas. 3) As far as I know, it's online only. I don't think many people know it exists, honestly. It's puzzling to me, but many of my LDS friends spend alot of time online, but don't spend it on church(y) websites. Not sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 1. It is pro-LDS. 2. It does not compare to the Ensign. The Ensign is the official voice of the Church; Meridian Magazine is essentially similar to LDS.net in that it's a collection of people offering their opinions (but not in a discussion-based format, like LDS.net). 3. Don't know this one, but I assume it's electronic-only format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 2) It's not official church (IIRC) and it isn't so much doctrine as it is cultural articles. I know Orson Scott Card writes for this quite often. I like his articles on church culture/thoughts/ideas.Card writes for MormonTimes.com, but I believe he does not write for Meridian Magazine - LDS, Mormon and Latter-day Saint News and Views. (I have a hard time keeping them separate in my mind, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ah, heck. I hate that once a year feeling of being wrong. Just ignore my other post. Obviously, I had way too much chocolate today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 On their Facebook page they describe themselves as:Meridian Magazine is the place where Latter-day Saints gather online. Meridian is a values-based publication, drawing upon the standards, beliefs and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlia Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ah, heck. I hate that once a year feeling of being wrong. Just ignore my other post. Obviously, I had way too much chocolate today.Sheesh Thanks Vort, I really could have used that better than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Sheesh Thanks Vort, I really could have used that better than you.What? You're welcome to experience that one-a-year-feeling of being wrong, too. I don't object. I personally experience that once-a-year feeling several times per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 What? You're welcome to experience that one-a-year-feeling of being wrong, too. I don't object. I personally experience that once-a-year feeling several times per day.No, being the source of the once a year feeling of being wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 No, being the source of the once a year feeling of being wrong.See? I got to experience it once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yep, poor Dravin....you won't get to be that source until next year. By that time, you will have been beaten....errrr....taught that I am always right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Mike Ash and Daniel Peterson DO write for either MoTimes or Meridian Mag. And they are pretty good authors and scholars. Edited May 26, 2011 by rameumptom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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