I watched the youtube video and I think it could be possible that the lds church props lds influencers. "Members are leaving in droves" someone said that the lds church does not official release the yearly numbers from how many members have resigned or have died. So having beautiful/handsome people on youtube could be a missionary tool to promote the lds lifestyle. Money wise the lds church has over 100 billion dollars rainy day fund the lds church could support the lds influencers. What do you think? Is it too far-fetched?
I read the two articles, but didn't watch the video, so maybe my theory is discussed there.
My opinion is that Mormon women are pretty invisible within the religion and culture. They don't have the priesthood. They have no power within the religion or culture. They're taught from an early age to marry young and become a homemaker. It's common for Mormon women to marry a year or two out of high school and they might have three kids before they're 25.
I think becoming an influencer is an attempt to be "seen." It's a basic human need. Others may try to fulfill that need through education or establishing a successful career. But if you forgo education, leave a career to become a homemaker, or if your only accomplishment is marrying young and having a bunch of kids, you may find other ways to satisfy that need. Becoming an influencer fits the bill.
Besides that, it's difficult to raise a family on just one income these days. If you become a successful influencer, you can bring in money so that it's possible to still be a stay at home mom.
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I know of one Mormon relative who has a church job to monitor stuff online about the church. She watches what is being said about the church and reports trends, possible legal situations. She "spreads" the gospel where possible and tries to be a good example (by not being a troll type I suppose). I don't think it is an actual mission though. It's more like a church job.
PHIL, is that what you do here? I can't imagine why an active member would hang around RfM otherwise. Would you even tell us if I am right?
I am also curious how occasional AI blurbs about the church end up on RfM too. We've got to be a valuable (free!) focus group for the church. They are too savvy not to use places like here. What corporation wouldn't love to hear all the customer complaints without having to provide refunds?
It's the same thing with drive by Christians trying to preach. They somehow think they are doing "the work" to spread "the word" or somesuch.