A non-literal reading of the Nephi narrative in the Book of Mormon
For what could I write more than my fathers have written? For have not they revealed the plan of salvation? I say unto you, Yea; and this sufficeth me. (Jarom 1:2) Scripture, as we know, can be interpreted in a variety of different ways. Individuals, cultures, and...
Follow the Prophet (Redux)
Being a parent features many cringe-inducing experiences. For my wife and I, one of those cringe-worthy moments was when we were at the home of my non-LDS parents-in-law and my children spontaneously decided to march around singing (at the top of their lungs) the...
Is This Really Sane?
Let me say at the outset: I think our young people should go on missions. But, I also recognize that our vaunted missionary program needs help, particularly now that more and more young men are rushing directly from high school graduation to the mission field, with no...Do Your Duty (Lament of Nephi Johnson)
Q: “Had any person ever been injured for not obeying?” Johnson: “Yes, sir; they had.” Q: “And from what you had seen before that, you thought it was your duty, under the circumstances, to obey counsel, or commands given you by...
Mental Illness, Addiction, & Prison
I’ve been on antidepressants for about 4 years now. On the couple occasions when I forgot to pick up my prescription refill (just before a 3-4 day weekend) it became clear that I still needed to be on them. It’s not particularly surprising that I have this...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.
“Cogito!” (“I think!”) follows the intellectual adventures of a recovering academic outside the walls of academia.
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