Polygamy Baggage vs Same Sex Marriage
As part of the new policy changes affecting gay LDS church members a restriction was put in place which denies children of parents in a same sex relationships access to naming and blessing ceremonies, baptism, and priesthood ordinances. A portion of the updated policy...
Flowers and Ashes
At one point in my life, I was president of my wards Young Women’s organization. I am sure that comes as a shock to many who may be acquainted with me online, but it is true- my ward trusted me with about 20 girls, aged 12-17. Among them, was a 12 year old whom...
Some thoughts, questions, and predictions regarding the new handbook policy
Much has already been written about the recent changes to LDS Handbook 1 that define entering into same-sex marriages as apostasy and preventing children in same-sex marriage families from being baptized and participating in other ordinances. I have little to add...
82: The Policy Amendment (that never should have happened)
https://media.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/content.blubrry.com/rationalfaiths/82NewChurchPolicy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHave heard about the new policy designed to protect children and inspired by all the confusion...
All Children Are Alike Unto Me
A change in the Church’s Handbook 1 contains new language that bars the children of same-gender couples from receiving a name and a blessing and from being “baptized and confirmed, ordained, or recommended for missionary service” without approval of the First...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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