Playing the Ball as It Lies
As I read the words of Joseph Smith, his personality seems to come right off the page. Easy to like and easy to trust, he is that old family friend I’ve looked up to, a hero of my youth even. Of this charismatic prophet who wore his heart on his sleeve, John...
JOSEPH SMITH’S POLYGAMY, VOLUME 1: HISTORY – A BOOK REVIEW
Note: This is a book review of only Volume 1 of Brian C. Hales’ Joseph Smith’s Polygamy. The reviews of Part 2 and 3 will come later. _______________________________________________ “If polygamy is the most controversial story in the history...
What Are We to Make of Joseph Smith’s Bible Revision?
In the previous installment, I discussed the history of Joseph Smith’s Bible revision (JSBR), which is generally referred to as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) in the Utah Mormon tradition and the Inspired Version (IV) of the Bible in the Community of Christ...
Two Plans: You, Me, and the Law of Consecration
Two Plans: You, Me, and the Law of Consecration NOTE: The is Part II of Peter Danielson’s series on the Law of Consecration. Click here to read Part I. In my last post, I set out some of the history of the Law of Consecration and the early saints’ short-lived...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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