In a recent televised behind-the-scenes interview with one of the couples featured in the “I’m a Mormon” spots, the wife mentioned that one of the reasons she and her spouse were chosen to be in an ad was her husband’s penchant for growing unusual facial hair.

Well, that’s nifty; I’m all for hairstyle freedom of expression.

But imagine my confusion at hearing that this man’s facial hair was one reason he was chosen to be a global representative of my religion when the young men in my area are being told by local leadership that they must cut their hair to a short, conservative style or they can’t administer the sacrament or receive the Melchizedek priesthood. Why is funky hair being lauded in one arena and frowned upon in another?

full whine here


Shiny happy Mormon people TV ads not consistent with reality. "Generally speaking, we are collectively a boring people"

Boring? I'd say they're pretty interesting.

The anti-gay crap, and an authoritarian church structure that makes the Vatican look like a hippie commune...they are far from benign.

There's only one reason to become mormon...unfortunately, it's illegal.

FTA: "In a recent televised behind-the-scenes interview with one of the couples featured in the "I'm a Mormon" spots, the wife mentioned that one of the reasons she and her spouse were chosen to be in an ad was her husband's penchant for growing unusual facial hair."





"I'm a Mormon?"