Temple Weddings – The Heart of the Matter.
In 1968 I immigrated to Canada from England where I had joined the LDS Church the previous year. I was 24 years old and so completely enamored by the idea of being with the Saints in North America that I left my parents and family, taking my two little boys I joined...
The Monopoly on Righteousness
There seems to be a pervasive theme among the Mormon culture. It is not overtly outspoken (I think because there is no way to say it without really sounding like a jerk), but it is there in the underbelly of many Gospel Doctrine classes. The idea is that...
Holding my Breath
I’ve been absent for some time from general activity on the bloggernacle, and I’ve missed it. I’m currently in the middle of wrapping up my PhD and there is more to do than there is time in the day. I’m just holding my breath, hoping to make it...
Hipster Jesus
There is a definite trend within Mormon culture to sort of offer your Mormon-CV every time you meet a new Mormon. This of course becomes even more necessary for some reason when defending one’s self against accusations of apostasy or outright devilry. There is so much...
My Wedding, My Sealing
by Patty Williams When I was growing up, we seldom went to church. On the rare occasion that we did go, I would sit and watch my dad twiddle his thumbs. Dad came from an LDS family, but had long ago decided that he didn’t have time for all “the meetin’s”. When...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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