AMONG THE MORMONS: CELEBRATING THE FAITH JOURNEYS OF TWO FAVORITE FRIENDS Les Gripkey and Jeff Needle are well-known to many in Sunstone and other independent LDS circles because of their wonderful contributions to Mormon discussions. Many may not know, however, that neither has ever been a member of the Church. In this session, Sunstone celebrates …
Event: Salt Lake Symposium 2007
IT’S NOW OR NEVER: HOW MUCH LONGER DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE PLANETS TO ALIGN?
IT’S NOW OR NEVER: HOW MUCH LONGER DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE PLANETS TO ALIGN? Okay, here is another “there are two types of people in the world” observation: There are those who are waiting for life to happen, and there are those who make life happen. In LDS culture, I hear people …
S.O.S.: STORIES OF SERVICE, OF SAVING LIVES AND GIVING HOPE. LOOKING BACK OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AFFIRMATION: GAY AND LESBIAN MORMONS, AND TO THE NEXT THIRTY YEARS
S.O.S.: STORIES OF SERVICE, OF SAVING LIVES AND GIVING HOPE. LOOKING BACK OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AFFIRMATION: GAY AND LESBIAN MORMONS, AND TO THE NEXT THIRTY YEARS “Affirmation/Gay Mormons United (G.M.U.)” began with a closely-knit group of gay and lesbian students from BYU exasperated at the number of Mormon suicides perceived to be a direct …
THE RELIGIOUS-HOMOSEXUAL IDENTITY DIALECTIC: A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH
THE RELIGIOUS-HOMOSEXUAL IDENTITY DIALECTIC: A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH During the winter of 2002–03, 165 participants filled out an extensive survey entitled “Homosexuality among Highly Religious Mormons.” This panel will present the theoretical models being applied to this data and discuss preliminary results. RON SCHOW, MARYBETH RAYNES, LEE BECKSTEAD, MARK MALAN, GARY HORLACHER
SL07131: THE MORMONS, A FILM BY HELEN WHITNEY
THE MORMONS, A FILM BY HELEN WHITNEY In its pre-release write-up of the documentary film, The Mormons, the PBS website suggested that “Mormons have always had a peculiar hold on the American imagination, but few know who the Mormons actually are, or who they claim to be, and their story is one of the great …
MORMONISM’S ‘MITT MOMENT’
MORMONISM’S ‘MITT MOMENT’ Even more than the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics did, Mitt Romney’s early success in his run for President of the United States has brought media and water-cooler attention to Mormon teachings and practice. Polls revealing in some cases that a third or more potential voters would have strong hesitations in …
‘WHAT KIND OF A BEING IS GOD?’ EMBODIMENT AND THE KING FOLLETT DISCOURSE
‘WHAT KIND OF A BEING IS GOD?’ EMBODIMENT AND THE KING FOLLETT DISCOURSE The LDS doctrine of deity differs radically from the traditional Christian concept of the Trinity, and this difference is a major point of contention between Mormons and other Christians. But LDS scriptures themselves present many points of conflict with the Church’s official …
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE: THE MAINSTREAMING OF THE MORMON IMAGE THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE: THE MAINSTREAMING OF THE MORMON IMAGE THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS The Public Affairs office of the LDS church plays an important role in expressing and clarifying the Church’s position on various matters, especially “moral issues.” I analyze the substantive and rhetorical issues in the press releases issued by the Church …
BOOK PANEL: MORMONISM IN DIALOGUE WITH CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN THEOLOGIES
BOOK PANEL: MORMONISM IN DIALOGUE WITH CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN THEOLOGIES Mormonism in Dialogue with Contemporary Christian Theologies, edited by David L. Paulsen and Donald W. Musser (forthcoming, Mercer University Press) represents an important moment in the history and development of Mormon theology. It brings some of the most important voices in contemporary Christian theology including David …
TRUE STORIES: TELLING IT SLANT IN FICTION AND POETRY
TRUE STORIES: TELLING IT SLANT IN FICTION AND POETRY Consider the following: A lawyer with a divine client and a bone to pick with the Father of Lies. A housewife whose daily routine stirs the dust of human detritus, thrust to the eye of a storm. Party guests whose requests to use the bathroom hide …