The Grand Fundamental Principle of Mormonism
“THE GRAND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF MORMONISM” by Michael Barker Over two weeks ago I did a post titled, “25 Things You’re Doing Wrong”. It gave a list of what the traditional-believing Mormon should do if they wish to maintain a loving...
We Know Why – New Changes to the LDS Scripture
The Church just released the 2013 edition of the Doctrine & Covenants and Pearl of Great Price. Changes were made in the introduction as well as in a number of chapter headings (you can view the changes here). The Church hasn’t made any major changes to the...
Blacks and the Priesthood Revisited
I feel that this topic has by far been the most important one I have addressed in my writings to date. So in the spirit of black history month, I want to revisit it. I believe it is critical that we really know our history so we don’t repeat our mistakes....Book of Mormon Lesson 10 & 11: 2 Nephi 26-33
2 Nephi 26-33: Nephi’s last words “Thy ways are just” I decided to combine the next two lessons into one post. In hind sight, I should have combined this post with my last; I think the flow would have been better. Taking the romantic view that a...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.
“Cogito!” (“I think!”) follows the intellectual adventures of a recovering academic outside the walls of academia.
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