Wonder is excited by encounters with the unexpected, when we yield to “a sudden decentering of the self” (Bulkeley). Experiences of wonder spark both intense religious experiences and profound relationship connections. in both arenas—the intimately spiritual and the intimately social—when we are stunned, dazed, breathtaken, overwhelmed, consumed, or astonished, we feel yearnings to explore, to …
Speaker: Doe Daughtrey
SL09132 Panel: Mormons and Mediums: LDS Women’s Pursuit of Mediated and Non-mediated Communication with the Dead
This panel will explore Mormon women’s mediated and non-mediated experiences with their dead ancestors, as well as personal and cultural biases for and against communicating with the dead. Beynon and Gregory will discuss how their faith journeys have been shaped by both their work as mediums and their experience as Mormons. They will also discuss …
SL09234 Panel: Divine Malfeasance [Partial]
Richard Nixon claimed, “If the president does it, it’s not illegal, Holly Welker, Michael J. Stevens, Doe Daughtrey, Stephen Carter, Parker Blount
SL09371 Panel: Do Mormons Dream of Monstrous Gods? Interpreting Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Myth
Mormon mom and BYU grad Stephenie Meyer created a myth so compelling, her Twilight series sold 42 million books worldwide and migrated to the movie screen and grossed $188 million. As the bestselling fiction author of 2008, Meyer is the biggest publishing phenomenon since J.K. Rowling. She has sold more books than any Mormon author …
Ethereal Intersection: Mormonism and Spiritualism
Ethereal Intersection: Mormonism and Spiritualism Organized in 1870 by William S. Godbe, the Godbeite church was an early Mormon offshoot that aimed toward embracing all belief systems. Both the Godbeites and mainstream Mormons affirmed the eternal nature of the individual and taught the validity of spiritual experience. Although the Godbeites eventually dissolved as a practicing …
Mormonism in the Academy: Prospects and Challenges
Mormonism in the Academy: Prospects and Challenges A recent Boston Globe story led with the headline, ‘Colleges scramble to offer curriculum on Mormon religion.’ While certainly not a fixture in the academy, Mormonism in the past few years has experienced a dramatic rise in academic interest, which in turn has led to the formation of …
SW08012: THE LEGACY OF PRESIDENT GORDON B. HINCKLEY
THE LEGACY OF PRESIDENT GORDON B. HINCKLEY In this session, panelists and audience members are invited to share both personal and analytical reflections about the life and legacy of President Gordon B. Hinckley, who died 27 January 2008. What will be the lasting legacy of this beloved prophet’s presidency and leadership during his long-time Church …
SW08016: ‘WHAT WOMEN KNOW’: WOMEN IN DIALOGUE
‘WHAT WOMEN KNOW’: WOMEN IN DIALOGUE Julie Beck, general president of the Relief Society, delivered an October 2007 conference address on the topic of women’s roles and sphere of influence, highlighting the phrase ‘Mothers Who Know.’ As President Beck spoke, the Bloggernacle lit up with discussion on her emphasis on mothers as nurturers and the …
What Women Know
What Women Know LDS General Relief Society President Julie Beck’s October 2007 general conference address focused on the topic of women’s roles and sphere of influence, highlighting the phrase ‘Mothers Who Know.’ Even as President Beck was speaking, the Bloggernacle began to light up with discussion on her emphasis on mothers as nurturers and the …
Raise Up a Child in the Way She Should Go. . . And Which Way is That?
Raise Up a Child in the Way She Should Go. . . And Which Way is That? When we witness the many messages our children are receiving at church, it is natural to wonder if the positive messages outweigh the negative and if there is a way to filter or counterbalance the negative messages our …