Tabernacle on Trial

I read a very thorough and searching piece in the Wall Street Journal tackling Latter-day Saints' feelings about being in the spotlight because of Mitt Romney's run for president.

Read it here: Tabernacle on Trial

Do you feel like Marvin Perkins, quoted in the article, who says, "It seems like open season on Mormons"?

The good, bad and ugly has come out on us.

Some truths, half truth and out right lies -- so much, it can seem overwhelming.

With Romney's suspension of his campaign, does the spotlight dim down, even turn off?

Personally, I think perceptions remain unchanged, regardless.

Every good public relations professional will tell you:

Negative perceptions are driven by hearsay;

positive perceptions by experience.

We know that studies back this up. Overwhelmingly people who know Latter-day Saints have a favorable opinion.

Has this season been for Latter-day Saints a wake-up call?

If so, how do we respond? Is "know your neighbor" the right response?

How do we want people to come to know us?  Through hearsay or experience? What is the way to drive home our story, to tell who we are?

We want to hear your opinions.