All forms of healing must be protected, including legal protections to access the seeds and herbs of Earth. One role of government is to guarantee these freedoms, prevent monopolistic control of healthcare, and make individually chosen health and wellness care a reality for all human beings. Mormonism is a restorative tradition. Our sacred covenant with …
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336: Mormonism and the Pornographic Worldview
Mormons preach passionately and frequently against pornography, warning each other against its destructive nature. However, Mormonism shares a basic tenent with pornography that manifests itself in almost all our interactions, from the way we talk to each other in church hallways, to how our leadership is constructed, to what we think will happen in the …
Ex-Mormonism and the Alt-Right: A comparison of Counter-Culture Movements
Recent years have seen the rise of online communities that unite a disaffected group whose shared identity is formed around counter culture. Ex-Mormons and the Alt-Right are two of these groups. We will look at their methods, tactics, and sub-cultures to see what comparisons and conclusions can be made. John Larsen
Dove Song: Heavenly Mother in Mormon Poetry
In April 2018, Peculiar Pages released Tyler Chadwick, Dayna Patterson, Martin Pulido
The Process of Transitioning
Panelists share stories of their transition out of the LDS Church. What led to their transitions, how did their individual transitions evolve, and how does their relationship with the church and still-active loved ones look now? Nicholas R. Stewart, Mallory Thalman, Anthony Miller
Morning Devotional: Community of Christ: The Spiritual Practice of Dwelling in the Word
Morning Devotional: Community of Christ: The Spiritual Practice of Dwelling in the Word Blair White
A Transfeminist Critique of Mormon Theologies of Gender
In this paper, I present a transfeminist-standpoint epistemological critique of Mormonism’s theology of gender. Transfeminism attempts to address issues that arise from the intersection of sexism and cissexism. This standpoint critique involves two steps: (i) a critique of the dominant theological paradigm showing how it excludes the trans community and arises from the arbitrary biases …
Men and Priesthood: Mormon Male Identity
How does priesthood connect to personal and group identity for LDS men? How does it factor in their church activity and attendance, or their gender and sexual identity? How crucial is priesthood ordination for Mormon boys as initiation into adulthood? How do men perceive equality and hierarchy in their priesthood experience? How does male priesthood …
Colorism and the Book of Mormon
How does the theme of race and color in the Book of Mormon impact communities of color? This session will explore how the discourse contributes to colorism. Samy Galvez, Ryan McKnight
Trump vs. Jesus
Conservative Evangelical Christian and Mormon voters helped Donald Trump win the White House. Were they voting according to the teachings of Jesus as found in the New Testament? Bill Russell