Temple recommend status and Word of Wisdom observance in contemporary Mormonism
In a recent article in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, John Ferguson, Jana Riess, and I share results from the 2016 Next Mormons Survey regarding observance of the Word of Wisdom among self-identified American Mormons. We find that there is a high degree of...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root (episode 14; 228)
https://media.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/rationalfaiths.com/podcast/228-Ask_A_Mormon_Lesbian_14-Nicole.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSI have a question that is somewhat different from previous questions. I am in the Young...
I’m a Mormon Transhumanist
Hi, I’m Blaire. I’m a Mormon Transhumanist. It has been brought to my attention that some of you may not know what this means. For me, this means I think we should use science and technology to fulfill prophecies which improve humanity as the body of Christ. There is...
The CES Podcast: Revelation (Apocalypse) to John, chapters 12-17 (episode 60; 230)
https://media.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/rationalfaiths.com/podcast/230CES_NT_2018_59.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHow was the wine different during the time of Jesus compared to now? What does the Dragon, in John’s...
The Priesthood and Me, An Alternate Version
(Based on a true story. No really, it is.) October 15, 1989 Today in Primary we talked about how the boys will become deacons next year. They’ll be able to pass the sacrament then. But it made me wonder … why don’t I get the priesthood too? October 16, 1989 I asked...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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