142: A Review of “The Mackintosh’s Story – A Son Comes out and a Family Loves”
https://media.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tcs37l//142AReviewofTheMackintoshsStoryASonComesoutandaFamilyLoves.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSIs the newest video released on the Mormon and Gay website about...
Book Review of Hearts of the Fathers: A story of Heaven, Hell, and the hope of new life after life by Sheldon Lawrence
By Lalove Foster I’ve read many good books in my life, but there are a select few that stick with me, shaping a little piece of who I become. Hearts of the Fathers: A story of Heaven, Hell, and the hope of new life after life by Sheldon Lawrence is one of those...
“Heed” Does Not Mean “Obey,” That Would Be Too Easy
[Though this post begins with a political reference, it is not a post about politics or partisanship.] I was listening to Sean Spicer yesterday try to explain when Donald Trump should be taken at his word and when he is merely joking. It’s actually a tough distinction...
Sister Jones and Six Men
Utah’s Escalating Suicide Crisis and LDS LGBTQ Despair
The CDC recently released a new set of data on suicides in Utah and it shows a terrible trend. Last year we were alarmed and shocked that the rate for 15-19 year olds had doubled in just 3 years and tripled in 9. This year we are saddened that this high rate persisted...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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