From our ward: Grace
This talk was given in the Stratford East Ward in Salt Lake City on June 18th, 2017. By way of introduction, happy father’s day. A few days ago, we were watching some old family videos. It was fun to see the kids trying to perform basic feats, like staying upright and...
Jesus Christ, Demigod
Recently in my doctoral work, I have been studying what Mormons consider part of the Great Apostasy- the first four ecumenical councils- which include the Council of Nicaea (325CE), the Council of Constantinople (381CE), the Council of Ephesus (431 CE), and the...
163: The CES Podcast, episode 36: 2 Corinthians 5:11-Chapter 8
https://media.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tcs37l//163CES_NT_2017_36.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSDid Paul believe in financial transparency? Was Paul the first person to introduce the idea that Jesus...
Defining Pornography
A recent study from BYU highlighted the effects of pornography on religious persons. While there was much discussion on social media, the conversations were less than fruitful when arguments hinged on the definition of pornography. I’m highly skeptical of absolute...
Nix the Negativity Narrative
“Woe is me! The end is nigh! Only the Apocalypse can save us now! Cry ‘Havoc!’ and let slip the dogs of war! All is lost!” It seems like this is what I hear all the time now at Church – thundering cries of despair and panic echoing from the pulpit and out of the...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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