“The Spirit That I Have Seen May Be The Devil”–Nephi’s Slaying of Laban
The opening pages of the Book of Mormon confront us with the most problematic story in the entire book—the murder of a defenseless Laban by a sword-wielding Nephi. (1 Nephi 4) We all know the story. Nephi has been commanded by God (through his prophet-father Lehi)...
Screwtape on Activist Mormons
Dear Sister R, I’m writing concerning the recent actions for “equality” that have been causing disturbances among the Latter-day Saints. As you know, I am new to work with the Mormons after my repentance and resulting decision to give up my post as...
Doubting Thomas
Over the past two to three years, I have come to respect Thomas more and more not as Doubting Thomas, but as Thomas the Believer. Let’s look at the story: 24 ¶But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other...
Trust in God
I gave this talk in my ward last Sunday. A woman gave a talk after me in which she shared her difficulties accepting all the things church leaders teach. My bishop stood and gave comments afterwards mentioning one of his friends who is a good member and who has never...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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