There has always been theological and political tension between Mormon cultural orthodoxy and liberalism. Too often, Mormon conservatives view their liberal sisters and brothers as apostates or wolves in sheep’s clothing who seek to weaken or damage the Church. Such a view is not unwarranted as Mormon liberals have often defined themselves not by their own values but instead by what they reject within cultural orthodoxy. This presentation proposes a constructive form of Mormon liberalism which seeks to be part of Mormonism on its own terms as well as a force for good within the wider community.

Seth Payne