"Ich" is German for "me"- this was on google chat and my gmail is set in German (left over from Deutscheklasse for practice).
Ian: Do you like to Blog?
So, a new blog is begun. Here is the link to what Elder Ballard said. Noteworthy excerpts:
I think this blog is a really good idea, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. However, it's kinda scary- what would I write about? How would I say it? The fact that people- who don't know me and probably never will- will be reading what I write about my church, that their perspectives on the Church could be swayed by what I (and the other blog authors that will invariably come) write... it's humbling. And a good bit scary, as well. However, I can't help but think that it's a good thing, and I think I may even be right about that.
So, here is the link to the blog. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Makes it sound official or something. Scary.
I hope I prove to be a worthwhile contributer to it.
Ian: Do you like to Blog?
Ich: er, yes, why?
Ian: well I'm working on starting an LDS Blog
Ich: how so?
and does elder ballard have anything to do w/ it?
Ian: put stuff about the church and what not
alittle
Ich: sounds like a good idea
Ian: wellI can add you as an author, I haven't done anything with it yet
Ich: if you want to, sure
are you doing it on blogger?
Ian: yea I already have a site thing
brb
ok I'm backIch: brb- g2 switch some laundry :P
oh, not dry :(
so... when did this lds blog idea happen?
Ian: I didn't do it!
Ich: i don't know if i beleive you...
Ian: it's already happening
the main thought for me about it is this...
I'd rather people hear about it from the people who live it than Joe Smoe
Ich: lol, very true
Ian: so anyone else LDS up there is welcome to join in as authors
I don't know what to write about on it but at least it's a start for now
Ich: hmm... you start by writing what your goals for it are- how you envision it being used by authors and readers- and why
and i'll definately talk to ppl up here about it :)
Ian: I just plan on mainly doing the web stuff
Ich: haha, well since you started it you should say something- first post wise. :) but, you're not much into the idea of writing yourself?
Ian: well I plan on starting it with that hear it from us sort of thing
So, a new blog is begun. Here is the link to what Elder Ballard said. Noteworthy excerpts:
Even better, here's the video!!“We cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what the Church teaches,”
“...all conversations have an impact on those who participate in them. Perceptions of the Church are established one conversation at a time.”
He said students should consider sharing their views on blogs, responding to online news reports and using the “new media” in other ways.
I think this blog is a really good idea, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. However, it's kinda scary- what would I write about? How would I say it? The fact that people- who don't know me and probably never will- will be reading what I write about my church, that their perspectives on the Church could be swayed by what I (and the other blog authors that will invariably come) write... it's humbling. And a good bit scary, as well. However, I can't help but think that it's a good thing, and I think I may even be right about that.
So, here is the link to the blog. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Makes it sound official or something. Scary.
I hope I prove to be a worthwhile contributer to it.
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