Ten models of prophetic revelation in an LDS context
Through the course of my life I have met Latter-day Saints who believe some version of prophetic infallibility, despite the fact that most Latter-day Saints and leaders agree that prophetic infallibility is not an official teaching of the LDS Church. In other words,...
Are The Temple Changes Good? Mormon Women Speak (Episode 19, 342)
Join Miguel and Lesley as they speak with Bryndis and Norienne regarding the recent changes to the temple endowment. Are the recent temple changes good? What has the response been from the Mormon Feminist community? Are apologies necessary for this issue? Is there further marginalization that has occurred because of these changes? How do women of color feel about these temple changes? What do these changes tell us about possible future paths for the church? Does it pave the way for women’s ordination?
ISAIAH GOES STREAKING – The Weird and Wild Old Testament (episode 31; 337)
– Does Isaiah 7:14-15 really prophecy of the Virgin Birth of Jesus of Nazareth?
– Why do prophets almost always try to run away from their calling as prophet?
– What does HOLINESS mean within the context of Judaism and Early Christianity”
– Dr. Sheldon Greaves actually makes Isaiah interesting as he puts Isaiah’s writings in historical context in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament
Still Seeking Further Light And Knowledge
The news of the recent feminist-centered changes to the temple has brought joy and rejoicing to many. That is important. It is valid. But it also brings sadness and grief to others. This, too, is important and valid. These are steps forward. As one Mormon Feminist...
So. Many. Feelings.
Word hit the street this week about changes to the temple ordinances. The bloggernacle is alive with those returning and reporting after visiting the temples. I've had a lot of conversations about this since the news broke and so went through the exercise of parsing...
Standing Between Covenants
This past Saturday, I received my endowment under the “old” covenant wording. So the very recent announcement about the changes came as a total shock. I naturally began to wonder if the covenants I made to my husband not even a week ago was suddenly retroactive. How...
The New Endowment: A Time for Repentance
The Endowment session has been significantly altered in the new year. In particular, many changes have been made that bring greater gender equality to the temple ceremony and covenants. Rather than address the particular changes, I want to highlight one lesson I hope...
What? Another Mormon Lesbian Podcast? part 2: The Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast (episode 39; 341)
In part 2, Laura and Miguel sit down with their new friend, Shelly, to discuss Shelly’s new podcast about being Lesbian and growing up Mormon – Latter Day Lesbian Podcast
What? Another Mormon Lesbian Podcast? part 1: The Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast (episode 38; 340)
Laura and Miguel sit down with their new friend, Shelly, to discuss Shelly’s new podcast, Latter Day Lesbian
Assyrians, Syrians, Israelites, & Jews! OH MY! The Weird and Wild Old Testament(episode 30; 335)
-Do you find Isaiah boring?
-Are the 10 Lost Tribes really hiding under the Polar Ice Caps?
-Do you find Isaiah too hard to read?
-Do you just not want to read Isaiah?
-Would you rather gouge your eyes out than read Isaiah?
_Would you rather drink a whole pot of coffee than listen to another “interpretation” of Isaiah?
-Do you doubt the conferences where they “UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF ISAIAH?”
You are not alone!!
Dr. Sheldon Greaves actually makes Isaiah interesting as he puts Isaiah’s writings in historical context in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament. Miguel didn’t believe it could be done, but is now a convert and you can be too!
Contemplative Activism: an approach to changing the world in a compassionate way
I have often struggled with an apparent paradox. On one hand, I am persuaded that citizenship, whether in political, religious, or social communities, carries with it a moral obligation to participate and to try to improve the conditions under which people live and...
Did Jesus use “teddy bear” love or “tough love”?
I often encounter messages from Christians of various denominations and theological orientations that make a claim of Jesus’s intentions on a particular topic. They cite a Bible verse that they argue supports their position on a theological claim or political...
Bread for Asherah
“and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven” – Jeremiah 7:18 Back when I was 17, I wanted more than anything to go to Bible college, so I went with my Baptist youth group to Columbia, South Carolina to visit the school. But my parents would...
The Problems With Bishop Interviews, Part 2 – Mormon Women Speak Podcast (episode 18; 339)
What are the problems with Bishops Interviews within the Mormon church? Is this practice harmful? How can it been seen as something necessary if it causes harm?
The Magical Negro Stereotype & Today’s Black Voters – THE RACISM 101 podcast (episode 53; 336)
– How is it that Black Women Voter’s suddenly come in and save the day?
– What are some examples of the Magical Negro Stereotype?
– These Questions and more are discussed in Dr. LaShawn’s triumphant return to the Racism 101 Podcast
An Advent Reflection on Mary Magdalene
The following is a paraphrased summary of a presentation given by Reverend Griffin Phillips as part of a series of Advent Luncheon Speaking Events held at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Danville, Kentucky on December 17, 2018. Griffin is an...
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