Fixing an Error
Kudos to U.S. News and World Report for acknowledging that the cover of a recent issue may have implied a connection between the LDS Church and polygamist/fundamentalist groups. Apparently the story itself was clear about the distinction, but the cover may have been unintentionally misleading:
While the article makes a distinction between that polygamous sect and mainstream Mormonism’s rejection of polygamy, the reference to Mormons on the cover does not make this distinction. It was not our intention to imply that mainstream Mormonism is a secret society, sect, or cult, and we regret any offense that the reference to Mormons on the cover may have caused.
Very gracious of the editors to acknowledge a minor implication like this. Exemplary work!
Via: Regret The Error
They’re not the only major media outlet that made a change. Der Spiegel recently published an article on Dieter Uchtdorf that was edited at the request of the LDS Church to make it clear that the references to polygamy did not involve the Church. I don’t like to see inaccurate journalism, but I do appreciate the willingness to admit a mistake. I also sense a push by Church PR to make sure the media gets it right.
Left by Peter on 07/13/2007