Apostasy and the Occult
When many consider the Temple Recommend Interview “apostasy” question, we automatically think of Ordain Women and other “apostate” groups, or perhaps even holding opposing (political) views from that of our Bishop. But this is not the only possible interpretation....
My Faith Crisis: What was Helpful? What was Hurtful?
The following is adapted from a talk prepared for a Stake Conference meeting two years ago in the United States. It was delivered by one of my good friends who was generous to share her experience (names and other personal information have been changed). While my...
The Primary Thing
1. Asking if the Mormon Church is “true” is not the right question. 2. Mormons assume that belonging to the right church is the Primary Thing. 3. A church or religious group can be instrumental and helpful. It can sometimes even be necessary. But it can’t...
I Can’t Unsee It
I remember there was a day when I would watch conference and come away just loving every talk. I’d say that each one offered me something that I needed and felt edified by. That seems remarkable to me now. Did I not see the division between the talks or were they...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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