The Consolation of Boethius
Sometimes in your studies, you run across pleasant surprises. Recently this happened to me. As I was studying medieval church history, I ran across the name Boethius. I learned that Boethius was a powerful influence on the scholastic movement with writers like Thomas...
Those People
Before summer’s out, we’ll repeal/replace Obamacare w/ system based on personal responsibility, free-market competition & state-based reform pic.twitter.com/JzCyxX9kJb This tweet has recently come to my attention from our vice-president as part of the dialogue on...
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...
149: The Racism 101 Podcast, Episode 8: Listener Questions
https://media.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tcs37l//149-The-Racism-101-Podcast-Episode-8-Listener-Questions.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSIn this episode Dr. Darron Smith answers questions from our...
Why I Doubt the Church’s Commitment to Historical Transparency
Recently Elder Ballard addressed the stakes in the Utah South area. The full content of the address can be found here. During his address, Elder Ballard counselled parents and leaders to help people find answers to difficult questions, and declared: The Church is...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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