by Michelle Wiener | May 23, 2018 | Agency, Apostasy, faith crisis, Faith Crisis, Feminism, Goddess, Heavenly Mother, Heavenly Mother, Mother in Heaven, New Age, Relief Society, the Spirit World |
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....
by Benjamin Knoll | Apr 4, 2017 | Featured |
This semester I’m team-teaching a class with a sociologist friend on American political and religious identity. As part of the class we recently took a field trip to the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati. Our hosts were wonderful and spent several hours giving us...
by Blaire Ostler | Sep 22, 2016 | Featured, Feminism, Mormonism, Ordain Women, Priesthood |
A few years ago I acquired a 1954 vintage copy of “Priesthood and Church Government,” by John Widtsoe. I devoured it. Despite its flaws, it’s a fascinating book. I could easily sum up the book in one word: patriarchy. I don’t mean that facetiously. I mean that...
by Viliami | Jan 5, 2015 | Featured |
As I look back on the Mormon roller coaster that was 2014, I think of my family and my transition out of church activity. It was a tough year for me theologically and personally. 2014 was a year of real ups and downs but, one milestone sticks out clearly: this year...
by Ronda Callister | Sep 28, 2014 | Featured, Feminism, Priesthood, Theology |
EXAMINING HISTORY FOR INSIGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF WOMEN’S ORDINATION by Ronda Callister As the news broke that Kate Kelly had been summoned to a church court, I worried. I was concerned about those who care about women’s issues in the church and the pain they were...
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