Would this man be welcomed into a typical LDS ward?

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Would this man be welcomed into a typical LDS ward?

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Image from BYU-TV.


I ask this because he, Stan Ellsworth, is the host of a new show on BYU-TV called American Ride.


Where is the corporate shirt and tie man?

Give the known audience of BYU-TV is most likely 95% chapel Mormon, is LDS Inc testing the waters of "telling" members to adopt a wider acceptance of members like this guy with long hair and a nappy ass beard?
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Are all of the shows on BYU-TV produced by the church?
(Nevo, Jan 23) And the Melchizedek Priesthood may not have been restored until the summer of 1830, several months after the organization of the Church.
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harmony wrote:Are all of the shows on BYU-TV produced by the church?

OMG

Does a bear crap in the woods?
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hugh jass wrote:
harmony wrote:Are all of the shows on BYU-TV produced by the church?

OMG

Does a bear s*** in the woods?


No, really, I've been noticing a change in programming (although I can't say I've exactly studied it, just like to click on stuff as I pass by once in a while). There is a lot less "church" stuff, the scriptural discussions and talks, etc., and more generic stuff like "dogs with jobs," and from whence that comes I have no idea. There is another show that highlights people doing good things in the world ... non-LDS people ... wine drinking people!!! ... and assumed it came from outside the church. If it was produced by the church, I'll be forced to give it credit for doing that :) I saw a preview for this American Rides show and assumed it was not produced by the church. I'll be interested to know, and to know if this gentleman is indeed a Mormon, and I'd have to admit it would surprise me if he were, and surprise me more if he's a member featured on BYU TV.
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Lucretia MacEvil wrote:No, really, I've been noticing a change in programming (although I can't say I've exactly studied it, just like to click on stuff as I pass by once in a while). There is a lot less "church" stuff, the scriptural discussions and talks, etc., and more generic stuff like "dogs with jobs," and from whence that comes I have no idea. There is another show that highlights people doing good things in the world ... non-LDS people ... wine drinking people!!! ... and assumed it came from outside the church. If it was produced by the church, I'll be forced to give it credit for doing that :) I saw a preview for this American Rides show and assumed it was not produced by the church. I'll be interested to know, and to know if this gentleman is indeed a Mormon, and I'd have to admit it would surprise me if he were, and surprise me more if he's a member featured on BYU TV.


Exactly, Lucretia. It was a legit question and didn't deserve the answer it got.
(Nevo, Jan 23) And the Melchizedek Priesthood may not have been restored until the summer of 1830, several months after the organization of the Church.
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Uh, yes, he would.
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harmony wrote:
Lucretia MacEvil wrote:No, really, I've been noticing a change in programming (although I can't say I've exactly studied it, just like to click on stuff as I pass by once in a while). There is a lot less "church" stuff, the scriptural discussions and talks, etc., and more generic stuff like "dogs with jobs," and from whence that comes I have no idea. There is another show that highlights people doing good things in the world ... non-LDS people ... wine drinking people!!! ... and assumed it came from outside the church. If it was produced by the church, I'll be forced to give it credit for doing that :) I saw a preview for this American Rides show and assumed it was not produced by the church. I'll be interested to know, and to know if this gentleman is indeed a Mormon, and I'd have to admit it would surprise me if he were, and surprise me more if he's a member featured on BYU TV.


Exactly, Lucretia. It was a legit question and didn't deserve the answer it got.

BYU-TV

B Y U Television

?? Of course all of their shows are produced by LDS Inc.
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Actually, BYU TV is affiliated with PBS. It is the PBS station in Utah. Therefore, although a large bulk of programming is produced by the Church, not all of it is.
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hugh jass wrote:BYU-TV

B Y U Television

?? Of course all of their shows are produced by LDS Inc.


I'm not so sure.

Besides, of course he'd be welcomed. No one would deny him the opportunity to worship with the Saints, especially outside the Zion Curtain.
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liz3564 wrote:Actually, BYU TV is affiliated with PBS. It is the PBS station in Utah. Therefore, although a large bulk of programming is produced by the Church, not all of it is.

Wrong.

KBYU11 is the PBS affiliate.

PBS is not listed under the affiliation section of byutv.org.

Affiliates
Brigham Young University
BYU Athletics
LDS Church


"While the network still offers some programming that focuses strongly on the Mormon faith, like a devotional service and performances from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on weekends, much of the new programming is focused on common bonds of faith and family that resonate with people of all religions," Tanklefsky wrote.
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