Time and expense of Redeeming the Dead doctrine making no sense with so much actual pain/suffering in the world Sarah Newcomb (Lamanite Truth) Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson (Latter-day Lesbian Podcast) Welcome to our podcast! Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Alan Blodgett One-one-one worthiness interviews with church leaders, with excessively explicit questions around sexual behaviors Christian Moore Following the prophet through practical examples. Blaire Ostler John L. Sorenson Newell G. Bringhurst Seeking Feedback and Profiles: Do you have ideas for others to add to the list? John Gee But, his primary focus has always been education and he returns to Utah to cover the same schools he was teaching in not long ago. John D. Lee Byron Marchant I am the author of "Listen Learn and Love: Embracing . While we still consider such a marriage to be a serious transgression, it will not be treated as apostasy for purposes of church discipline. The Daily Meditations are email reflections featuring Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) faculty, as well as guest teachers and authors, reflecting on the wisdom and practices of the Christian contemplative tradition. It was basically a full-time job, but he felt it was important to give everyone the opportunity to meet with him, and he felt the best way to serve them was to listen. Sarah Pratt Anthony D. Miller Gina Colvin Richard Ostler The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. Church fighting Civil Rights movement Blake Ostler, I think he more than a lot of other theologian/philosophers has made a connection to process theology (intentional/or unintentional) than anybody else in Mormon thought. Joseph Smiths evolving doctrine, and subsequent alterations of Book of Mormon and First Vision to get them in sync Unfortunately, a few years after the publication of Secret Ceremonies she died, supposedly of death by suicide. She used her position to create social change. Exmormon/Recovery From Mormon Website Founders (Eric Kettunen) Classicianus a Roman official was excommunicated along with his entire household by a bishop named Auxilius after he had entered a church to seize several perjurers. I am Though shes not mormon, Hazels story should not be buried into obscurity. I will then publish your profile as its own post, and put a link to it here. How the Savior's Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin. He tries to block us from looking to Jesus Christ, who stands with open arms, hoping and willing to heal, forgive, cleanse, strengthen, purify, and sanctify us.2. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Some #DezNat users say they have chosen to remain anonymous because members of the church have been harassed for sharing their religious beliefs. Cindy Spencer Le Fevre I need you to join with others to help fill that gap.' For LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their allies, its been a long 3 years. Four decades earlier, in 1943, then-apostle Richard R. Lyman was excommunicated from the church for adultery. Richard Ostler served as the bishop for a young single adult ward in Magna, Utah for three years. #DezNat, short for Deseret Nation, is not affiliated with or supported by the Deseret News or its owner, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in any way. Ezra Taft Benson Instead, the immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way.. Ostler often gets asked about LDS Church policy and doctrine and whether it can change in the future. Jana Reiss This list is grossly inadequate, but I am hopeful that it is better than what is out there now (which is nothing). Janice Merrill Allred The producers wanted the women to wear unflattering housecleaning type clothes. A British Catholic priest who has been excommunicated twice by different popes is allegedly harbouring clergy accused of sexual abuse in his renegade religious order. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has released additional statements in the past calling for understanding and compassion on issues of race, politics and same-sex marriage. You can find more articles about the law of chastity and Gods view of sexuality in the Young Adults section of the August 2020 Ensign. Philastus Hurlbut Bianca Morrison Dillard The LDS Black Priesthood/Temple Ban, along with its Reversal Quest for refuge: the Mormon flight from American pluralism For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet (Early editions) Dallin H. Oaks And I just said, 'I'll do it.'". At the time of publication, Utah Anti-Fascists had not responded to a request for comment. Tyler Glenn Lucy Mack Smith Benji Schwimmer Fawn Brodie Doctrine of a dark skin curse (both of African-descent, and Native Americans via Book of Mormon) Jerald and Sandra Tanner Fr. Access and subscribe (free) to podcasts at (click on logos below): SoundCloud iTunes Spotify LOOKING FOR OTHER PODCASTS? Realize That Heavenly Father and the Savior Are Waiting to Forgive You. Thomas McConkie Eugene England If you need to repent from sexual sin, I invite you to begin by praying to Heavenly Father and working with your bishop or branch president. That led to a "mini-faith crisis,". LDS response to Nazi Germany, excommunication of Helmuth Hubener. Denver Snuffer Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Mette Ivie Harrison, Awareness and Support for Mormons in Faith Crisis Judith Dushku CNA/EWTN NEWS News March 20, 2015. In recent months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent mixed messages to its LGBTQ members. PublishedDecember 1, 2017 at 10:15 AM MST. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Effectively, were in the same place we were in before the November 2015 policy, said Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family. My great hope and prayer is that congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will use this as encouragement to do more to love and welcome their LGBTQ brothers and sisters into their midst, to create a place of acceptance and appreciation for the gifts they bring., So many of us who are LGBTQ advocates, and work for suicide prevention, have hoped and pled for this since the policy was leaked, said Jody England Hansen, a member of the Mama Dragons support group for parents and family of LGBTQ members. Bob Rees But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. Maurine Whipple Chieko Okazaki I believe deeply in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group of our friends. But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. I pray that you feel hope in knowing how much He and your Heavenly Father love you. Jon Huntsman Jr., Mary Kaye Huntsman and Family I do have hope that there are better days coming, but I also realize there are people living in those missing chapters, the gap, and its very painful for them," says Ostler. William and Jane Law Craig Stapley During that time, he let his two counselors handle all the administrative tasks so he could be freed up to focus on meeting with the members in his congregation one on one. The prodigal son is a dramatic example of multiple sins, but the Savior teaches this parable as a worst-case scenario so we can all know that Heavenly Father loves us no matter what and that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to each of us. Brent Metcalfe But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Even believers felt wounded and betrayed. Its not a mechanical process or a checklist process, and its available to all. If we wont exercise proper judgment against such characters as Papa Ostler (and there are many such characters in the church now), then in time we may find many of our leaders embracing his doctrine, because you cant disobey God without giving power to the devil. Effective immediately, children of parents who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may be baptized without First Presidency approval, Oaks said, if the custodial parents give permission for the baptism and understand both the doctrine that a baptized child will be taught and the covenants he or she will be expected to make., In addition, same-sex Latter-day Saint parents no longer will be seen as apostates., Previously, our Handbook characterized same-gender marriage by a member as apostasy, Oaks said. Cecelia Konchar Farr Richard Ostler, 60, is a member of the church who lives in Salt Lake City who said he felt spiritual promptings to reach out to struggling LGBTQ members through Twitter. J.P. Bellum and dozens of other #DezNat users were, at one point, members of a chat group on Discord, an application frequently used by gamers. John Dehlin I imagine that the prodigal son, not understanding the power of the Savior and the blessings of His Atonement, predetermined that his potential, worth, and future had changed because of his sins. Signature Books (e.g., George Smith, Ronald Priddis, Gary Bergera, Tom Kimball) Brigham Young University. Judy Robertsons Out of Mormonism was another early memoir that detailed the cognitive dissonance she and her husband who were converts experienced during their first temple visit. More than anything, #DezNat is a banner waving in the midst of a battle. C. Jane Kendrick, Historians, Scientists, and Writers who Brought to Light Legitimate Concerns Regarding LDS Church Truth Claims A since-deleted tweet from the @JReubenCIark account said Zandamela, a Brigham Young University graduate, probably got into BYU because BYU admissions would fall over itself to admit a black girl, and that she probably got a 24 ACT equivalent.. Sterling McMurrin J. Bonner Ritchie An example is this film clip of a movie she was in with MGM. Benji Schwimmer Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) The group was started in 2018, and posts were closed to the public, unlike Twitter. An experienced leader with a successful track record in Strategy, Planning, Communications and Project Management in multiple sectors (technology, education, utilities and aviation). Since his release a year ago, Ostler has continued talking with LGBTQ Mormons online and in his home. Among his posts is the suggestion that one of the three Nephites could be a man who thinks he was supposed to be born a girl, or who desires sex with other men and not women. We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen . I tried to follow Heavenly Fathers example of love for the brave young adults (some whom I consider my heroes) who were willing to open up to me about their sins, wanting to be refined by the Savior. They would say things like, No one will ever want to date or marry me because I was once sexually active, I feel like Im not worthy of anyone because Ive struggled with pornography, My chance for a temple marriage is ruined because of my mistakes, or, I will never be able to teach the law of chastity to other members or to my future kids because I broke it., Essentially, they didnt believe that the Savior could truly take their scarlet sins and make them white as snow (see Isaiah 1:18). Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) Angela Soffe The #DezNat hashtag has existed since 2018, when a Twitter user who goes by the pseudonym J.P. Bellum created #DezNat in response to criticism he saw on Twitter of the church and its leaders. LDS General Authority dishonesty with the media (e.g., Gordon B. Hinckley denying that polygamy is doctrine, Jeffrey R. Holland denying temple blood oaths to BBC). In addition to this list, it would be nice to crowd-source written profiles and photos for each of these individuals and organizations. Jana Spangler, Mormon Church Finances Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Helaman 16), Come, Follow Me: Book of MormonSupport Articles and Activities, Seeing Yourself in the Great Plan of Happiness. He later served as a judicial clerk on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. I am also pleased that same-sex marriage will no longer be considered apostasy but will be treated as other serious transgressions related to living the law of chastity. Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy Welcome to our podcast! Wardless Podcast Thanks for getting Allan Blodget on your list, John your list is outstanding! Richard Rohr also holds to a more "New Age version" of Jesus. Two scriptures that fit very nicely here: The Danites It's a very simple principle.". Kathleen Kimball Melonakos Lavina Fielding Anderson The Black 14 (1969 Wyoming football team) He connects many of the people he meets with to therapists he trusts. Ben McAdams, Podcasters, Youtubers and Bloggers Who Popularized Concerns with LDS Church History, Truth Claims, Culture, and Policies There were many very interesting and intelligent presenters over that time and the conferences were very well attended. Brown Copyright 2005 - 2023 | Mormon Stories. He wants you to understand the doctrine for exactly as it is: your sins shall be white as snownot pink. MINNEAPOLIS ( ChurchMilitant.com) - A priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter has been excommunicated, and his parish permanently closed, months after he criticized certain . Fanny Stenhouse Doug Fabrizio Hes an active Mormon and former bishop who has become an influential ally for the LGBTQ community. Christofferson: "Yes. How abortion rights will shape Novembers midterms, Why are so many kids getting sick with hepatitis? White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them. Brian Birch William Russell (Community of Christ) Mama Dragons It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. Paul Toscano Here are three lessons we can learn from the prodigal son: Know That Realizing You Need to Repent Is the First Step. Zelph On The Shelf Richard H. Ostler, a former YSA bishop, speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. The last church leader removed before Lee was Richard R. Lyman, who was excommunicated in 1943 for adultery but baptized again 11 years later. I am not a Mormon and was not raised in the Mormon Church. When the 2015 policy came to light, Richard Ostler was a lay bishop to a Latter-day Saint congregation in Magna of single adults, some of whom were gay. It can be a positive tool and a vehicle to reach people. LDS/LGBTQ policies that have lead to LDS/LGBTQ suicides Teaching How to Be Sexually Pure and Prepared, Abner Garcia and Midalys SotoArecibo, Puerto Rico, How, When, and Why: Talking to Your Children about Sexuality, Laura M. Padilla-Walker and Meg O. Jankovich, Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Alma 3942), Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Alma 4352), Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Alma 5363). Julie de Azevedo-Hanks For all the cruelty that exists on social media, many have found communities on Twitter where they feel accepted and understood, and many Latter-day Saints have used channels to share spiritually uplifting material. Patrick Mason I think its sad when anybody resorts to bullying or attacking people on the internet, especially when they are anonymous, said Hintze. The doctrine of the plan of salvation and the importance of chastity will not change.. "There's no need for me to stand up for my straight marriage on the backs of people that are in a gay marriage. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Courtney Jane Kendrick (Cjane) The Wanderer newspaper had lots of info on the man, including his weird "Wild Man Retreats" where, to the priest's delight, grown men would get naked in the woods and, uh, bond. Stephen Carter Richard Rohr, O.F.M., is not a reliable teacher of the Catholic Faith. Many members have the experience of personal revelation letting them know such corrections are necessary; its easy to understand that revelation could work that way for the church itself., As the pace of change in our culture quickens, the church will have to be nimble and responsive, Haglund said, and this step seems to suggest new mechanisms for revelatory change., She would, however, like to see the church recognize that in the past 3 years, far too many people and families have been devastated by this policy, said the former editor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. 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