An Open Letter to White Progressive Mormons
Dear White Mormon Progressives: I’m waiting for Election Day, eagerly. I’m tired of this election season. I’ve been exhausted for months. I know you all feel the same. Because the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, is the worst, right? He’s the worst – but only since...
112: The CES Podcast (for the rest of us): Episode 9b – Mark 14-16
What's with the young naked dude running off in the Garden of Gethsemane? Why would Jesus preach so much regarding taking care of the poor yet be totally okay with an unnamed woman anointing him with super expensive perfume? What did Jesus do to get the high priest...
111: The CES Podcast (for the rest of us): Episode 9a – Mark 9-13
Why does the apostle John get so upset at others casting out devils? What does Jesus say about divorce and how does it differ compared to what is recorded in Matthew? What does Jesus say about wealth? How does Mark's account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem differ from...
On Hell, Aliens, and a Near Death Experience
Back in 1985, Rev. Howard Storm had a Near Death Experience (NDE) in which he was first taken to hell and dramatically rescued by Jesus. In 2000, Storm published a book entitled My Descent into Death recounting his NDE. He was featured on Oprah twice in the 1980’s,...
“911, What’s Your Emergency?”
Chances are, you, or someone you know well, will need to ride in an ambulance at some point in your life. Modern paramedics and EMT’s are trained to administer life-saving treatments and medications in emergency situations and then stabilize patients for...
I’m a Democrat Because I’m a Mormon
Brother Harry Reid's statement about the intersection of his faith and his politics has become one of the most powerful rallying cries for Mormons who are not fans of the Republican Party or conservative ideology. In this particular election year, many Mormons are...
110: The CES Podcast (for the rest of us): Episode 8 – Mark 5-8
Wait, Herod Antipas is pleased when his daughter dances before him? Super creepy. Why are there unclean swine in a story about a Jew named Jesus of Nazareth? Jesus walks on water but was gonna' walk right past the apostles' boat? What did Jesus think about giving...
A Feminist’s Defense of Polygamy
I am a Mormon feminist and I support polygamy. Before you get out your torches and pitchforks, hear me out. We may have more in common than you think. While I don’t recoil at having another spouse or my husband having another spouse, I do recoil at mandated polygamy...
Let Us Now Praise Mormon Men
At a time when a presidential candidate seeks to excuse his boasting about sexual assault as “locker room talk,” I think it is important that we honor the example of imperfect, extraordinary ordinary Mormon men. I say this knowing full well that not all Mormon men are...
Of Black Sheep & #blacklivesmatter
When our Flock feels that all is well because they are present and we walk away because we stand out too much, we make others uncomfortable because we are so visibly different, we don’t blend in, we can’t be quiet, we can’t hold our pain but we can try to hold each other across so many miles and a little bit of social media….
Please know that if and when we leave, and sometimes we must for our own health, He comes for us.
109: The CES Podcast (for the rest of us): Episode 7 – Mark 1-4
Who wrote the Gospel According to Mark? Why was it written? Did Jesus' family think He was bonkers? All these questions are discussed in the latest episode of The CES Podcast (for the rest of us.) Welcome to episode 7 of Rational Faiths' newest podcat series, The...
Dressing Wrong for Church
In middle school, I had a Native American friend with long hair. I wanted long hair. My mom didn't like the idea. My culture told me I shouldn't---it was rebellious. Then I went to college and on a mission, and agreed during these times to dress a certain way. When I...
108: The CES Podcast (for the rest of us): Episode 6 – Matthew 26-28
Welcome to episode 6 of Rational Faiths' newest podcat series, The CES Podcast (for the rest of us), with Bible scholar, Dr. Sheldon Greaves and his co-host, Michael Barker. Dr. Greaves and Mike Barker will be looking at this year's seminary and institute curriculum,...
107: The CES Podcast (for the rest of us): Episode 5 – Matthew 23-25
Welcome to episode 5 of Rational Faiths' newest podcat series, The CES Podcast (for the rest of us), with Bible scholar, Dr. Sheldon Greaves and his co-host, Michael Barker. Dr. Greaves and Mike Barker will be looking at this year's seminary and institute curriculum,...
FORGIVE DONALD TRUMP?
I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men. Doctrine and Covenants 64:10 Content Warning: vulgar language Yesterday I began seeing Mormon and non-Mormon Christians ask us to forgive Donald Trump for what we saw on a...
You Gotta Learn To Live With What You Are
Y'all, I feel for you, for this dumpster fire of an election year y'all are having, I really do. But I'm sort of laughing too. Mexico and the U.S. are inexplicably linked. We will always be bound together, in one way or another; land stolen in the name of Manifest...
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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