A subjunctive statement in the Lord’s voice about the “only true and living church” (D&C 1:30) has been widely misunderstood as a statement of fact. Statements made as hopes or possibilities can be misunderstood as declarations. Mood confusion occurs when a statement made in one mood is understood to have been made in another mood …
Speaker: Jennifer Koski
Overcoming the Anger: How to Let Go and Move On
When individuals leave the Church they are often overwhelmed with negative emotions: anger, betrayal, hurt, lose and loneliness to name a few. While righteous indignation can seem cathartic at first, hosting negative feelings can begin to feel burdensome. Based on his many years working with individuals in faith transition, John will discuss ways to move …
The Art of Polygamy
Kelly McAfee became interested in early Mormon polygamy when she learned she was related to Fanny Alger. She pulled out her watercolors and began painting what would become over one hundred portraits of the men and women of early Mormon polygamy over a nine-week period. She then took on a five-week task of painting faces …
BYU Students Take On a Homogeneous Campus
In a campus environment known for its marked homogeneity, some students at BYU struggle to find a home within the ranks of Mormon orthodoxy. Four students and former students talk about their experiences of carving out space for nuanced belief. With an array of experiences with and beliefs about the LDS Church, they will discuss …