How can youth build up the kingdom of God? I am the author of "Listen Learn and Love: Embracing . released the album "Straight Outta Compton.". 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. Lyndon Lamborn Marie Cornwall Thank you for everything you and Margi do! That led to a "mini-faith crisis,". H. Michael Marquardt Michael Otterson, LDS Church Self-Inflicted Wounds Margaret Toscano Support this work by making a donation today. LDS church coverup of sexual abuse and protection of abusers at expense of victims Aimee Heffernan The producers wanted the women to wear unflattering housecleaning type clothes. Richard Ostler, bishop of a Mormon YSA ward, shares 8 suggestions in counseling those who doubt, including: Listen more than you talk, don't tell people just to pray more, and mourn with those. 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. But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. Mandy and Mary Danzig Emma Smith Peggy Fletcher Stack Doug Fabrizio Brother Jake (Jake Frost) Four decades earlier, in 1943, then-apostle Richard R. Lyman was excommunicated from the church for adultery. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Therefore, they are . Steven Hassan, Environmentalism In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. Its like that glow before the dawn of a new day., These steps may be small, Burke said, but are important and deeply symbolic., The announcement hints that the church is inviting conversation and seeking further light and knowledge, he said. The Daily Meditations. Fr. Elijah Abel I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Unfortunately, a few years after the publication of Secret Ceremonies she died, supposedly of death by suicide. Just a few days before Thanksgiving he wrote, You can be a good Mormon and: A Democrat, Not white, Working on your testimony,LGBTQ,Kind to LGBTQ people,Love your LGBTQ children". View all posts by John Robertson. Sam Rushforth When any man gives way to the adversary, the adversary gains some power over that man. I hope Elbert Peck receives appropriate attention. In Sunday School, there isnt someone hiding behind a picture of a former apostle telling you to kill yourself. That led to a mini-faith crisis, Ostler wrote in an email. Rocky Anderson Annie Clark Tanner, author, Mormon Mother.. Reed Smoot It marked a significant and stunning departure from the recent past. MormonThink.com Jerald and Sandra Tanner Hes careful in these situations. Others, however, simply post Latter-day Saint scriptures, share uplifting quotations and say they follow the hashtag purely for spiritual reasons. Omar and Nancy Kader Welcome to our podcast! Inspired by what he heard he applied for the Kroc Fellowship at NPR headquarters in DC and to his surprise, he got it. John Dehlin Ostler realized he was confronting a lot of misunderstanding about what it meant to be gay and Mormon, and he wanted to start from scratch. Lester Bush He assumed he would return as nothing more than a hired servant. But truly, he was still a beloved son, just as you will always be a divine and beloved daughter or son of God. He takes stories of suicidal thoughts very seriously. He hopes they can work with him to make the tent a little bigger. I am the author of Joseph Smith trying to sell Book of Mormon copyright In November 2015, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints instituted a policy deeming same-sex married couples apostates and generally barring their children from baby blessings and baptisms. B. Carmon Hardy I am deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and support for LGBTQ membersa goal started during my service as a YSA bishop where I learned to set aside past assumptions to better fulfill my stewardship responsibility to meet the spiritual needs of LGBTQ ward members. Jeffrey R. Holland Lester Bush He's a chemical engineering professor at the university and has no professional training in theology or counseling of course. Janice Merrill Allred With Him, you can put your sins behind you and become once again as white as snow. With Him, you can become better than you once were. #DezNat isnt the only hashtag that has surfaced among Latter-day Saints on Twitter, though. Courtney Jane Kendrick (Cjane) It's a God given gift to them. My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. Russell M. Nelson, We Can Do Better and Be Better, Ensign, May 2019, 67. The Deseret News found some posts by #DezNat users that degraded women, used sexually explicit and profane language to demean people and their ideas, contained racial slurs and mocked gay and transgender people. Trevor Southey How abortion rights will shape Novembers midterms, Why are so many kids getting sick with hepatitis? Welcome to Listen, Learn, and Love. NorthStar Anonymity on the internet can sometimes lead people to act less civilly than they would in person. "There's no need for me to stand up for my straight marriage on the backs of people that are in a gay marriage. Kathleen Kimball Melonakos In 2019, the @JReubenCIark account owner, allegedly Cicotte, told the Deseret News that #DezNat is an oasis among Progmo (Progressive Mormon) church critics on Twitter that has helped those faithful to the teachings of the restored gospel know they arent alone. 4. 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. The Book of Mormon I am nothing more than a regular member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Past super racist statements by Mormon church leaders Alma 5: 60 And now I say unto you that the good shepherd doth call after you; and if you will hearken unto his voice he will bring you into his fold, and ye are his sheep; and he commandeth you that ye suffer no ravenous wolf to enter among you, that ye may not be destroyed. I am not a Mormon and was not raised in the Mormon Church. Anti-science rhetoric (6,000 year earth, global flood, Kolob, evolution bad) Kendall Wilcox Shes had a profound presence in Mormon feminism since the mid 1970s (see her participation in Sunstone Symposiums, and as being the co-founder of Ordain Women, which she continues to contribute to. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation Evergreen He has officiated mass weddings for gay couples, even though. Robert Newton Baskin, LDS Church Authorities Who Encouraged Internal Improvement, J. Cindy Spencer Le Fevre Dialogue Natasha Helfer Parker (Mormon Mental Health) He has not been excommunicated, so there may be a range of theology RC church can tolerate. Benji Schwimmer Byron Marchant Louis Midgley Shawn McCraney (Heart of the Matter) Words about revelation by Joseph Fielding McConkie that set things that are upside down right side up again. Our Savior describes how the father responded when the prodigal son returned to teach how Heavenly Father feels about you when you reach for Him: When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him (Luke 15:22). He wins when he can make you believe that you will never be fully forgiven of your sins. Richard S. Van Wagoner He goes on listing other qualities that might not fit into the typical Mormon stereotype. I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. 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. Eugene England Nadine McCombs Hansen Jeremy Runnells All rights reserved. Episode 615: Bonnie Young, Author of Sex Educated: Letters from a LDS Therapist to Her Younger Self. Joanna Brooks With Him, you can move forward with hope and confidence for a great life that lies ahead of you. Darron Smith deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. T. Edgar Lyon Helen Sweany Those who use the hashtag can be combative, rude, crass, aggressive, even mean. Helen Whitney PublishedDecember 1, 2017 at 10:15 AM MST. Consequently, I am putting together a starter list of influencers. 1. Lavina Fielding Anderson Tom Christofferson 4:50 PM (6 minutes ago) Richard Rohr, O.F.M., is not a reliable teacher of the Catholic Faith. Jerald and Sandra Tanner 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. Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing Kudos to Sue and all those who helped her. LDS Churchs response to the Mark Hofmann forgeries Steve and Barb Young . [19] [20] 6th century [ edit] Lindsay Hansen Park (Sunstone) Signature Books (e.g., George Smith, Ronald Priddis, Gary Bergera, Tom Kimball) Spencer Fluhman At the time of this storys publication, Cicotte had not responded to several requests from the Deseret News to confirm his connection to the @JReubenCIark account. Officially a "Franciscan priest", Mr. Rohr ordained in 1970 in the doubtfully valid Novus Ordo rite of Paul VI is a . What about the *Redd Family*? Satan doesnt only win when you sinhe also wins if he can make you believe that you are worthless, that you are exempt from Gods love, and that your situation is so hopeless that the Saviors Atonement doesnt apply to you. EWTN News, Inc. is the world's largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the truth in light of the Gospel and . Chieko Okazaki Stenhouse for his 1873 The Rocky Mountain Saints. They did expose it all, from the inside. 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 . The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. Lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. Richard Ostler is on Facebook. Richard Packham Fanny Stenhouse After all, it was Nelson then the churchs senior apostle who declared in January 2016 that the now-abandoned policy came as a revelation from God to his immediate predecessor, church President Thomas S. Monson, who died in January 2018. I believe in big tent Mormonism. Sterling McMurrin Excommunication from the LDS Church is the most serious form of discipline. Though #DezNat has been around since the fall of 2018, the accounts using it have been around longer. Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book What we know and dont know, When your adventure partner keeps demanding gummy bears, Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? He almost single handedly revved up Sunstone, expanded and oversaw all the symposiums (both SLC and other cities), all the publication details, etc., for years. "I finally just said I'm wiping my hard drive clean," Ostler says. Jonathan Streeter Thanks, Donna! He is waiting for you and wants to forgive you. The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. #LdZion was created to be a more faith-centric alternative to #DezNat. The record of our ordinance work on earth must mirror what heaven itself would have recorded if it is to be accepted as a record that is valid both in heaven and on earth. All male priesthood / patriarchy News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. Richard Dutcher No signup or install needed. I married my best friend and eternal companion Sheila Juergens of Houston, Texas in 1990 and we are the parents of six great children, several grandchildren, and live near Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City. I had a chance to do often 20 to 30 interviews a week. Esther Peterson Will Bagley 3 And incorrectly using this label may make it harder to end pornography use because of the shame, decreased hope, and self-loathing that comes with it. This has brought back painful memories and I have cried over the news. Margaret Young He served as the bishop of a Young Single Adult congregation and says he recently felt inspired. Fatimah Salleh If you would like to do a write-up, please email me your profile at mormonstories@gmail.com with Influencer in the title. Joe Geisner The battlefield is Twitter and beyond, Bellum wrote in the blog post. If youre LGBTQ and a Latter-day Saint, I think its better to feel like there are other people like you and to have a community. James Dabakis Access and subscribe (free) to podcasts at (click on logos below): SoundCloud iTunes Spotify LOOKING FOR OTHER PODCASTS? Alison Udall and Steve Holbrook/Chris Holbrook (Mormon Spectrum, Steve/Chris for UVPM) Everything feels lighter today; the sense of revelation, the sense of hope for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints is in the air. Fixed that!!! Ostler is an. Erika Munson Also Lester Bush. Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. He was bishop of Arlington VA Ward during ERA and she was editor of Dialogue. He's a gay Mormon boy, and he felt like a square peg in a round hole and suffered immensely.' To Young Men Only Pamphlet (little factories) Richard is one of the three most well-known and loved of living Christian contemplative authors, at least among those writing in English (the other two being Cynthia Bourgeault and Thomas. Lectures on Faith We are still attending funerals and trying to offer hope to many who feel rejected., It is a good step, she said, with a long way to go.. Brigham Youngs teachings of Blood Atonement, Adam/God Doctrine Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Whenever I have questions or doubts about anything the General Authorities teach in GC, my first response is to get on my knees and ask the Lord to help me understand why. The last church leader removed before Lee was Richard R. Lyman, who was excommunicated in 1943 for adultery but baptized again 11 years later. Brigham Young University. Id like to add Chick and Mary Bradford. Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. If you are going through this journey, this article isnt about the steps of repentanceits about how the healing power of Jesus Christ and the blessings of His Atonement apply to you. Since his release a year ago, Ostler has continued talking with LGBTQ Mormons online and in his home. Greg Prince - The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young Laura Compton and Nadine McCombs Hansen It was toward the end of his time as a bishop when he saw it - an image of a young man from Davis County with a message from his mother. Huge philanthropists to Mo & western/Utah history and culture. 'Listen, Learn and Love' podcast hosted by Richard Ostler. Even believers felt wounded and betrayed. These three dont fit as external like Eber Howe. 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. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Paul Toscano Lindsay Hansen Park Gina Colvin John Larsen & Zilpha Bradshaw (Mormon Expression Podcast) Steve Benson Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy Genesis Group Mette Ivie Harrison, Awareness and Support for Mormons in Faith Crisis Jeni and Clint Margin (THRIVE), Proponents of Progressive and Post-Mormon Mental, Family, Sexual Health, and Spirituality Devin talks about his decision to serve a mission, coming home after six months because of a belated confession, active in his ward . Exmormon/Recovery From Mormon Website Founders (Eric Kettunen) Nothing could be further from the truth. Top leaders have shared both the need for acceptance and a warning that gay marriage is an attack on the family. Brown But I also saw so many of these young adults battling Satan, who told them lies to keep them in bondage. Michael Coe David and Lars Nielsen, Progressive and Post-Mormon Philanthropy Lynne Whitesides How about add Nadine Hansen who researched and published the finances re: Church and members opposing California Prop 8 ? I nominate the comedy parody trio The Saliva Sisters for the music section. Rohr believes that Jesus the man ended up becoming the Christ. MAMA OSTLER'S MAN , Father of 6 , LDS , LGBTQ ALLY , Author , Podcaster listenlearnandlove.org, papaostler.com. Juanita Brooks But I am interested in the Churchs history because my great-grandfather is Frank Jenne Cannon who was ultimately excommunicated because of his anti-polygamy activism and writings. Brian Birch It was a lovely social experience as well. Lavina Fielding Anderson Joseph Smiths first vision LDS Church wants to light up a temple in a place that prides itself on dark skies, For husband-and-wife team, this new restaurant is the culmination of a decadeslong dream. Hugh B. Mormon Mental Health Association Lindsay Hansen Park (Year of Polygamy Podcast) I believe the fathers response stunned the prodigal son. Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. Ostler Group. Peggy Fletcher Stack Some died by suicide. Lyman was rebaptized in the church a decade later, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Like the prodigal son, you may have had a moment of honest self-reflection when you came to [your]self (see Luke 15:17) with a realization that you needed to change or repent. Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis Podcast (John & Margi Dehlin, Natasha Helfer Parker) Cindy Spencer Le Fevre In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world". Hans H Mattsson and Birgitta Mattsson Richard Ostler. Charles Harrell Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church Through the teachings of Richard Rohr, she found a spiritual home with the practice of contemplative spirituality. 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. One-one-one worthiness interviews with church leaders, with excessively explicit questions around sexual behaviors A. "Our LGBTQ members have a difficult road," Ostler said, "and I feel these adjustments help us better mourn, comfort and bear their burdens as they make their way forward." RIO DE JANEIRO After having his previous excommunication lifted in 2009, Bishop Richard Williamson has incurred the canonical penalty again, upon illicitly . But as an individual, youve got to decide if social media is going to be a healthy space and if its going to help you or not, Ostler added. D&C 29:40 Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partake of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation. Acts of violence and weapons were discussed. I pray that you feel hope in knowing how much He and your Heavenly Father love you. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to . My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. John & Margi Dehlin The Indian Placement Program David Hardy Lucy Mack Smith Patrick F. Bagley Richard Rohr is a popular author and retreat leader. Boyd Peterson I nominate the following. Joanna Brooks If we believe the revelations, then when we see such men among us preaching such things as Papa Ostler does with impunity, we should feel the gravest concern, knowing that God warned us by revelation that we would offend him if we failed to do our duty in cutting off men out of the church. By Richard Ostler As the bishop of a young single adult ward, I worked with young adults to help them repent and be refined by the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The beauty of their relationship and being together 20 years and all the things that they were doing good returns to give back to our society, and I thought, 'Well this is outside of my doctrine, the same sex marriage, but I recognize this is a wonderful couple doing wonderful things and are great contributors to their society and have a wonderful relationship,'" says Oslter. Richard Rohr was a dissident, New Age guru-priest to be avoided at all costs. Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) you know, our approach in all of this, as Joseph Smith said, is persuasion. Other members of the church are trying to foster a more respectful dialogue. Professional atheist Richard Dawkins recently stated he rejects both teachings, but it's for denying gender theory that he has been excommunicated and branded a heretic. Bruce Bastian While Bellum contends #DezNat is not political, some followers use the hashtag to comment on current affairs. Joseph F. Smith Jim Falconer Welcome to our podcast! Jane Manning James But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Welcome to our podcast! This is an impressive list. Ernest L. Wilkinson Duane Jeffries or. Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter 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. 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