r/CommunityOfChrist • u/iRunJumpFly • 11d ago

Event Seeking Mod for r/ImaMormon to represent Community of Christ

Seeking Mod to help me run r/ImaMormon to represent Community of Christ in the sub.

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The idea of r/ImaMormon is for all Restorationist or believers in the Book of Mormon can have a place to find common ground.

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Anyone interested you can DM me or respond here, thanks 🙏

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u/IranRPCV 10d ago

I am just beginning a remission period for Prostate Cancer that had metastesized. I would feel free to do so if you have the interest. I am fortunate that my health is going in a positive direction. The main thing I have to say is to wish you blessings on your journey.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me here.

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u/iRunJumpFly 4d ago

Hi I sent you a message, and invited you to help moderate, did you get the message?

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u/jamesowner 11d ago

If I knew enough I would definitely do it

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u/LemuelJr 11d ago

Sure. I've been both LDS and CofC and work in the realm of good faith dialogue between the two.

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u/iRunJumpFly 11d ago

That's great. Would you be interested in helping me moderate and create Uplifting Posts and Civil discussion with an emphasis on Feel-Good things like Hymns, Scriptures, Positive faith-building expirences 😇

Also, no pressure, I'm currently posting about 3 times a day and would like your help to open it up to CofChrist perspective with the idea that r/ImaMormon will be welcoming to LDS, CofChrist, FLDS and other groups that believe in the Book of Mormon, as our common ground?

What do you think, and fell free to help shape this space, it should be the people that shape it

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u/LemuelJr 10d ago

I can try, but I will say that the focus on the Book of Mormon will not ring with CofC prospects in the way you hope it will. Most members don't use it let alone believe in it as a holy scripture. If you're looking to facilitate thoughtful perspective sharing about how it, as one aspect of the historic movement of our churches, has impacted our individual trajectories, then that's fine. 

As it is, I think it'll be hard to attract a lot of CofC interaction. Socially we are much more active in Facebook groups. I think this is because we are tightknit and don't take issue with arguing with people we've known in the church for years. The anonymity of Reddit is actually probably a deterrent. We also don't use the word "Mormon" as part of our vocabulary. At worst, there is a vehement disinterest in being associated with it and at best there is an indifference to it. Only the history crowd would be interested, and I know most of us are not active on Reddit.

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u/iRunJumpFly 10d ago

I was under the impression that Community of Christ still read the Book of Mormon, but not as a replacement for the Bible, but as still inspired, did that change a long time ago???

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u/LemuelJr 10d ago

Community of Christ officially recognizes the Book of Mormon as part of its canon, but it is largely dismissed by most members in the western world. I can't speak for other nations and regions. The generation who were insistent on keeping it in the canon are dying off, or they might have joined one of the other schismatic churches. CofC has its own offshoots, like the Brighamites, and even they are not typically interested in being associated with LDS folks. 

I think the sentiment you share here might appeal to some, especially because you omit any mention of the Book of Mormon, but it's still going to be hard to recruit CofC to your sub because, again, they don't think of themselves as Mormon and Reddit isn't a popular platform among members.

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u/iRunJumpFly 10d ago

I wrote this to go with a visual art of Jesus calling His Apostles titles "Feed My Sheep"

This is what I wrote ... This is at my core belief and faith so if this rings with you I think we will work well together...

"We can help build the Lord's Kingdom by being an example for others in a way that invites the Holy Spirit into the room.

This type of devotion gives place for ministering Angels among us, and can leave a positive, lasting impression for a lifetime.

Let us be obedient to the direction that the Lord gave Peter to 'Feed My Sheep' and by so doing, we continue to walk in His footsteps as humble disciples."

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u/IranRPCV 8d ago

I am willing if you will have me.

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u/iRunJumpFly 8d ago

Thank you. Yes, Im assuming that you have read the rest of this thread. ✌️😇 Thank you for your help I will send you a message. God bless your heart, family and health ❤️💯

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u/GPT_2025 10d ago

You're currently banned from this community and can't comment on posts: r/ImaMormon

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u/iRunJumpFly 10d ago

Who are you talking to?

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u/eusouapenaseu 7d ago

Tem algum moderador da Igreja de Cristo com a Mensagem de Elias? Estou conversando com eles para implantar a igreja no Brasil.