When the Option Becomes the Expectation
When the Option Becomes the Expectation By Michael Barker “I am pleased to announce that effective immediately all worthy and able young men who have graduated from high school or its equivalent, regardless of where they live, will have the option of being...
Indiana Jones and Mormonism
Indiana Jones and Mormonism by Michael Barker The other night my wife and I went out on a date. We had some dinner and watched Iron Man 3. As we sat through the ten minutes of trailers, one caught my attention, it was a two-day, limited release of Indiana...
The Grand Fundamental Principle of Mormonism
“THE GRAND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF MORMONISM” by Michael Barker Over two weeks ago I did a post titled, “25 Things You’re Doing Wrong”. It gave a list of what the traditional-believing Mormon should do if they wish to maintain a loving...
Blind Obedience and John C. Bennett
In discussions with devout members of the Church, I have brought up the idea of blind obedience vs. informed obedience. I subscribe to the latter and rail against the former. I am concerned when one’s own moral compass is required to be shut off in order to...LGBTQ Mormon Crisis
Two Printable handout for bishops and stake presidents that talks empirically about LGBTQ suicides:
The LGBTQ Mormon Crisis: Responding to the Empirical Research on Suicide
Youth Suicide Rates and Mormon Religious Context: An Additional Empirical Analysis
The Barker Brothers’ Projects
These videos were created for Latter-day Saint parents and allies to voice their love for their LGBT brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. They want to give a message of comfort and support to other parents who are navigating the difficult conflicts that can arise in families around this issue.
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