Banishing The Cross: A Book Review
Between growing up Protestant and eventually joining the Roman Catholic Church, the cross and the crucifix have always been part of my life. I assumed that it was a part of all Christianity. When I met my now-husband and was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of...
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...
An Open Letter to Prop 8 Supporters
An Open Letter to Prop 8 Supporters Dear Prop 8 supporters, I remember this feeling you may be feeling today, now that Prop 8 appeals have been exhausted and same-sex marriages are about to resume in California. I remember this feeling that your vote doesn’t count....
Reflections on Eternal Progression
Reflections on eternal progression by Viliami Pauni These thoughts grew out of a very simple post in an online Mormon discussion. After some internal debate I’ve decided to let the following quotes speak for themselves without much interruption from me....
Playing the Ball as It Lies
As I read the words of Joseph Smith, his personality seems to come right off the page. Easy to like and easy to trust, he is that old family friend I’ve looked up to, a hero of my youth even. Of this charismatic prophet who wore his heart on his sleeve, John...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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