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Reaction to Reaction and Clarity on Aaron Sherinian

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Greg Mattson explains why his criticism of Aaron Sherinian's family proclamation response isn't a witch hunt.

Greg Mattson opens by addressing backlash to his videos and tweets about Aaron Sherinian, the LDS Church's communications director. He clarifies he has never criticized Sherinian's hiring, advocated for his removal, or attacked his character. Mattson frames the issue within a broader cultural context where 'woke madness' is breaking down family and identity, affecting church members. He references his past work at BYU, where he raised awareness about professors without seeking firings. Mattson uses a metaphor of being an Israelite warning the camp from the wilderness, not studying the ark, to describe his role. He details the environment leading to the FAIR conference, where Sherinian was asked about the family proclamation. Mattson analyzes the conference question, noting it was submitted by attendees and couched in the 'flack' Sherinian received upon hiring. He defends Scott Gordon and FAIR, urging donations to support their work. Mattson discusses reactions to his stance, including accusations of apostasy, which he rejects by citing his supportive record. He introduces René Girard's mimetic desire theory to explain scapegoating tendencies. Mattson shares a Facebook post that aligns with his view that critique of Sherinian is not critique of church leadership. He reveals he reached out to Sherinian and had a private phone call, finding him a 'good man' dedicated to the church. Mattson concludes by emphasizing actions over words regarding the family proclamation and calls for continued advocacy amid cultural threats.

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