Comments on: A Milestone

By: a random John

a random John — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 03:08:32 +0000

Thanks Austin! I say the same thing about Banner of Heaven.

By: Austin F.

Austin F. — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:34:15 +0000

The Ads are great if you have a sense of humor!

By: a random John

a random John — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:12:32 +0000

I find the ads offensive and annoying.

By: Julie M. Smith

Julie M. Smith — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:31:15 +0000

“I donâ€™t see how they arenâ€™t a priestcraft? “

They don’t promise anything for joining–no miracles, no increased spirituality, etc.

“So what ads have you seen that scream priestcraft the loudest?

I think the copy in the Deseret Book catalog really pushes the line sometimes–stories about “miracles” occurring in scripture study because of the use of a certain product, for instance.

By: Alison Moore Smith

Alison Moore Smith — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:27:05 +0000

I have quite enjoyed these ads, too. Particularly the one with the guy who thinks everyone will rush the bank (er…credit union) due to his amazing sacrament meeting talk.

By: WillF

WillF — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:43:50 +0000

>Today is the first time Iâ€™ve seen advertising directed at Mormons that didnâ€™t scream â€˜priestcraft.â€™

So what ads have you seen that scream priestcraft the loudest?

By: A. Nonny Mouse

A. Nonny Mouse — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:52:24 +0000

Just a side note, my brother-in-law works at Deseret First, and he says that membership at DFCU is extended to anyone who: A. is a member of the church (you don't have to be active. Anybody who was born in the church and baptized at age 8 and then leaves the church and never comes back qualifies. And no, they don't check your membership records or consult your bishop) B. is an employee of any company owned by the church. This means that anybody who works for any branch of any of the various companies owned by the church can work there. So, employees at WTOP in Washington DC or KOIT in San Francisco can join. C. Anybody who is a family member of somebody who is part of group A or group B can join, I believe. There may be even one more category of people that escapes my mind at the moment, I'll check with him later today to make sure. Also as a side note: these ads have been around for... at least a month or two now. It's kinda fun to see how fast it took non-Utah folks to see'em via YouTube.

By: CE_Digger

CE_Digger — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:27:19 +0000

I don’t see how they aren’t a priestcraft? What’s so Mormon about them? What are our “common values”? A belief that usury will improve our financial situation? Does this one close early on Monday evenings for FHE like the D.I.? Or just a guarantee that the teller won’t cuss in front of children?

By: Ben H

Ben H — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:33:09 +0000

More commercials, and downloadable (for Windows Media), on the Deseret First website

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:36:10 +0000

I am a member of Deseret First CU and I live in Orlando, FL. The ads are very funny. I shared them with my gospel doctrine class on the computer.