Mormons Absorb SCOTUS Prop 8 Ruling
Progressives celebrate, conservatives stake out the “religious freedom” defense, but the true lessons of Prop 8 for Mormons have yet to be absorbed.
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Freedom Through the Eyes of Bishops and Filmmakers
Bishops launch ‘fortnight’ of prayer and p.r. as San Francisco’s LGBT Film Festival opens.
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A Queer Atheist In the Heart of Mormon Country
Last weekend a group of around 400 Mormons marched in the Utah Pride Parade. Calling themselves “Mormons Building Bridges,” they were met with enthusiastic applause.
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Did Mormon Morality Teachings Really Make it Harder for Elizabeth Smart to Run?
Elizabeth Smart’s remarks set off important debate about LDS sexuality doctrine and culture.
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Traditional Mormon Sexual Purity Lesson Contributed to Captivity, Elizabeth Smart Tells University Audience
Eleven years ago, we asked why she didn’t run, but inside we already knew.
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Shifting Talk on Mormon Racism Reveals Divisions within LDS Church
One month. Two official stories. And a historical problem that won’t disappear.
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The Curious Case of Mormons and LGBT Rights
Mormons seem unable to make up their minds about LGBT rights, torn between knowing discrimination exists and reluctance to endorse same-sex intimacy—much less same-sex marriage, which the Church considers a sin.
Read MoreStephenie Meyer, Mormon Feminist?!
Welcome! Welcome! And imagine what could happen if the author of the Twilight series mixed in some consciousness-raising with the vampires!
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Mormon Church Finally Notes Black Elders, Still Offers No Apology
While the Mormon Church has finally acknowledged the existence of two black elders, it continues to plead ignorance to questions about past racism.
Read MoreWould a Mormon Church President Ever Retire Due to Age or Health?
Not likely. But different story for Mormonism’s women leaders.
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