There was an short article in my local paper today that started out with "Mormons expand use of technology"
I am horrible at scanning so I will quote some of the article, it said "The common images of Mormon missionaries has long been two young men wearing white shirts and ties walking through neighborhoods, knocking door-to-door. But in a few years, that image may be replaced by one of young Mormons sitting with an iPad, typing messages on Facebook. Recognizing the world has changed, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Sunday night that missionaries will do less door-to-door proselytizing and instead use the Internet to recruit new members. The shift reflects the growing importance of social media and people's preference to connect online rather than open their homes to strangers, church leaders said. "The way in which we fulfill our responsibilities to share the gospel must adapt to a changing world" said Elder L. Tom Perry of the quorum of the Twelve apostles. The move is the latest example of the LDS church's gradual embrace of the digital age, and recognition that the door -to-door proselytizing is not the way to expand membership, church scholars said. Previously, Internet use for missionaries was limited to once a week and only for communicating with friends and family back home or assessing official church sites."
So I wonder if and when the GB will wake up to what a waste the DTD is. I doubt they will ever because the DTD work keeps every one busy, busy, busy doing nothing but wasting time and money burning gas as they drive around senselessly. Also if they ever started to really use the Internet and the JW's came across this sight or JW facts or JW survey which would be so easy to do they would quickly learn the TTATT and the GB just could not have it. So I truly doubt they will ever get rid of DTD as it has served them so well keeping everyone way to busy.
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