Margaret Toscano Todd M. Compton Its not a mechanical process or a checklist process, and its available to all. And they're still gay and it's wonderful. Jimmy Snow (Mr. Atheist) So I just said I'm wiping it clean, and I'm going to go meet with LGBTQ people to help me understand how God wants me to be programmed about LGBTQ people. Taylor Petrey Spencer W. Kimball Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? Brother Jake (Jake Frost) The Book of Mormon Levi Peterson There is another great matter, which is that God declared by revelation to Joseph Smith that by exercising proper judgment against those who should be cut off we would avoid offending our great lawgiver. For LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their allies, its been a long 3 years. Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them. Im wondering why *Lorie Winder Stromberg* isnt listed under influencers of feminism? Ezra Booth Max Perty Mueller Shes had a profound presence in Mormon feminism since the mid 1970s (see her participation in Sunstone Symposiums, and as being the co-founder of Ordain Women, which she continues to contribute to. Bill Orton I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to . Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy I nominate the comedy parody trio The Saliva Sisters for the music section. Gnosticism is an ancient heresy that denied the Incarnation because it professed the false belief that all matter was evil. Joe Geisner Look over Papa Ostlers twitter feed and you can find a nice long list of beliefs for which someone ought to have been excommunicated a long time ago without any question. Sean Escobar and Crystal Escobar (Mormon Enlightenment) [3] We are thrilled. In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. Log In. Redeem Now Richard Ostler All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts Station Richard Ostler Language: Dan Reynolds and Wane Sermon (Imagine Dragons) David Whitmer "This light is interminably long," he. But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. She was once the most famous, most sought after musician in the world. A since-deleted tweet from the @JReubenCIark account said Zandamela, a Brigham Young University graduate, probably got into BYU because BYU admissions would fall over itself to admit a black girl, and that she probably got a 24 ACT equivalent.. Welcome to Listen, Learn, and Love. In September 1993, six writers and thinkers were excommunicated or disfellowshipped for their criticisms or unorthodox theology. He assumed he would return as nothing more than a hired servant. But truly, he was still a beloved son, just as you will always be a divine and beloved daughter or son of God. But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. Ostler realized he was confronting a lot of misunderstanding about what it meant to be gay and Mormon, and he wanted to start from scratch. We are optimistic that a majority of people whatever their beliefs and orientations long for better understanding and less contentious communications. Kudos to Sue and all those who helped her. If you are going through this journey, this article isnt about the steps of repentanceits about how the healing power of Jesus Christ and the blessings of His Atonement apply to you. Shades Joanna Brooks Blake Ostler, I think he more than a lot of other theologian/philosophers has made a connection to process theology (intentional/or unintentional) than anybody else in Mormon thought. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. LDS General Authorities teaching contradicting doctrine My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. Theyve provided much-needed comic relief for manyespecially culture-shocked new Utahns and church- exiting LBGT Mormons. Among his posts is the suggestion that one of the three Nephites could be a man who thinks he was supposed to be born a girl, or who desires sex with other men and not women. He began with friendly chit-chat and a huge smile that misrepresented his intentions. Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. Angela Soffe Charlie Bird Greg Prince Churchs promotion of conversion/reparative therapy, celibacy, and mixed-orientation marriages for LGBTQ Mormons Annie Clark Tanner, author, Mormon Mother.. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Added Lorie and ZD. At the time of publication, Utah Anti-Fascists had not responded to a request for comment. But there never seems to be a polite way of saying, "Look, the problem isn't me. Editors note: This article is part of a series in the August 2020 Ensign about having a positive view of sexuality, sexual intimacy, and the law of chastity. These types of thoughts are not from Heavenly Father. A. Lindsay Hansen Park (Sunstone) Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) Tyler Glenn This website is a central location with links to articles, social media posts, and other information. Community of Christ Anonymity on the internet can sometimes lead people to act less civilly than they would in person. Mary Ellen Robertson Excommunication from the LDS Church is the most serious form of discipline. The term sexuality means different things to different people, but in this context, we are talking specifically about our sexual feelings and identity. Rod Decker You'll also like: YSA Bishop's Viral Message About Being too Quick to Judge Others On the new Listen, Learn, and Love podcast, Ostler shares how questions like thesequestions that polarize and ostracize members of the Churchare harmful in ways we may not even know.. Richard Sherman, the 49ers' veteran cornerback, was born in Compton in March 1988. or. The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis Podcast. Sue Emmett Kim Sandberg Turner Not long ago, on his way to the post office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Richard Rohr, a seventy-six-year-old Franciscan friar, had a spiritual experience. Joanna Brooks Maurine Whipple Family Fellowship Peggy Fletcher Stack Absolutely true, said historian Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. Generally, church policies are changed much more slowly and often, when they do change, there is not this sort of announcement., The speed of the about-face, Bowman added, reflects the turbulence that this policy and its implementation created among members, as well as among bishops and stake presidents.". Jeffrey R. Holland He doesnt want to give false hope, and he doesnt pretend to know what church leaders will do. My phone has been buzzing nonstop, and Im getting messages and calls from my gay friends, active and excommunicated, sobbing, said Calvin Burke, a gay student at church-owned Brigham Young University. Richard H. Ostler, a former YSA bishop and small business owner, speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. Richard Ostler, bishop of a Mormon YSA ward, shares 8 suggestions in counseling those who doubt, including: Listen more than you talk, don't tell people just to pray more, and mourn with those. He goes on listing other qualities that might not fit into the typical Mormon stereotype. Mithryn from Reddit A little note on men like Joseph Smith and Moses, Joseph Smiths vision explaining a key point about D&C 132 and polygamy. Exmormon Reddit Founders and Mods Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? Gail Houston Haley Wilson Lemmn Huge philanthropists to Mo & western/Utah history and culture. It has to be gentleness, persuasion, love unfeigned as the words are in the scripture. Dr. Infants on Thrones You can't compel, you can't coerce. Book of Commandments / The Doctrine and Covenants Daniel Peterson Acts of violence and weapons were discussed. Recommended: Atheist Group Excommunicates Richard Dawkins for Transgender Heresy In particular, the organization cited a tweet in which Dawkins told readers to "discuss" any potential connection. Approach repentance with a positive attitude. Joseph Smith teachings I want to easily get back to. Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. The new rules were unveiled by Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson, at a morning leadership training session for male area presidencies and top female officials. David Bokovoy Patrick Mason Christine Jeppsen Clark Mandy and Mary Danzig In November 2015, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints instituted a policy deeming same-sex married couples apostates and generally barring their children from baby blessings and baptisms. All rights reserved. They are from Satan, who wants you to think your future is a lost cause because of your mistakes. and Ostler says Mormons have no place to judge how people might mind that gap. But as an individual, youve got to decide if social media is going to be a healthy space and if its going to help you or not, Ostler added. Answer: For whatever good he does, Fr. Jenny Morrow Sam Young Richard Ostler, 60, is a member of the church who lives in Salt Lake City who said he felt spiritual promptings to reach out to struggling LGBTQ members through Twitter. to mormonstories. 500 episodes. There are things, such as lusting after ones own gender or losing track of ones own gender, which must be unthinkable, unimaginable, or how can we know God? Great collection of information, but Id revise your early external observers list. LDS correlation Lyman was rebaptized in the church a decade later, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. I am deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and support for LGBTQ membersa goal started during my service as a YSA bishop where I learned to set aside past assumptions to better fulfill my stewardship responsibility to meet the spiritual needs of LGBTQ ward members. I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. In addition to this list, it would be nice to crowd-source written profiles and photos for each of these individuals and organizations. The Deseret News found some posts by #DezNat users that degraded women, used sexually explicit and profane language to demean people and their ideas, contained racial slurs and mocked gay and transgender people. This is your first step toward the Savior. Fanny Stenhouse Tom Christofferson Trevor Southey Maintain Your Brain, Prolong Your Service, What Church Leaders Have Said about Aging Faithfully, Giving Children Love, Limits, and Latitude. In the 2015 . John Gee If heaven admits liars then there will be lying in heaven, Nothing like the man who spoke from heaven. SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) A former stake president in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pleaded guilty in federal court to using his position to scam $1.5 million from friends and. Richard Ostler: 1981 Tartan Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108: Richard Ostler: 6289 S Haven Brook Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Richard Ostler: 3578 Warren Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111: Richard Ostler: 328 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663: Richard Ostler: 1058 Stars Rd, Pocatello, ID 83202: Richard Ostler: 3921 E Dahlia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85032 . Founders of Exponent II Wilford Woodruff I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group. Patriarchal blessings not coming true Emily Sophia Tanner Richards Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church I imagine him sobbing, looking into his fathers eyes, and saying, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son (Luke 15:21). Today, I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice, said President Nelson, who Latter-day Saints sustain as a prophet, in a 2020 general conference address. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Blaire Ostler George Romney James Dabakis These parents need to understand that congregation members will contact them periodically, and that when the child who has been blessed reaches 8 years of age, a church member will contact them and propose that the child be baptized., These new very positive policies should help affected families, Oaks told attendees, and church members efforts to show more understanding, compassion and love should increase respect and understanding among all people of goodwill., The church wants to reduce the hate and contention so common today, he said. But I also saw so many of these young adults battling Satan, who told them lies to keep them in bondage. David Bednar The Joseph Smith Papers Project Laurie Lee Hall Maybe you need a category of exMormon critics for Stenhouse and Godbe. Rock Waterman Tom Christofferson, gay brother of Latter-day Saint apostle D. Todd Christopher, Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family.. Tal Bachman Kay Burningham Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Helaman 16), Come, Follow Me: Book of MormonSupport Articles and Activities, Seeing Yourself in the Great Plan of Happiness. Martha Bradley Natasha Helfer Parker (Mormon Mental Health) He's a chemical engineering professor at the university and has no professional training in theology or counseling of course. Abusive priesthood leaders There were many very interesting and intelligent presenters over that time and the conferences were very well attended. And those words just pierced my soul and I just cried," says Ostler. The @JReubenCIark account has targeted both Latter-day Saints and other individuals with vulgar messages, and some tweets called for vigilante violence, according to The Guardian. Lorie Winder Stromberg Elizabeth Smart Effectively, were in the same place we were in before the November 2015 policy, said Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family. My great hope and prayer is that congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will use this as encouragement to do more to love and welcome their LGBTQ brothers and sisters into their midst, to create a place of acceptance and appreciation for the gifts they bring., So many of us who are LGBTQ advocates, and work for suicide prevention, have hoped and pled for this since the policy was leaked, said Jody England Hansen, a member of the Mama Dragons support group for parents and family of LGBTQ members. Sometimes people just want to chat. Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. Richard H. Ostler, a former YSA bishop, speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. What about the *Redd Family*? LDS General Authority dishonesty with the media (e.g., Gordon B. Hinckley denying that polygamy is doctrine, Jeffrey R. Holland denying temple blood oaths to BBC). The LDS Gospel Topics Essays Well, I guess we can burn the church as Sodom if thats what we really want. View all posts by John Robertson. . Linda Adams Brian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity) Marlin K. Jensen John C. Bennett Martha Beck In Sunday School, there isnt someone hiding behind a picture of a former apostle telling you to kill yourself. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group. Anthony D. Miller Now, an Alaska prosecutor is under investigation. Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. Priesthood healings not working Jane Manning James Emma Smith Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) We'll need champions of science like Richard Dawkins to win the war on woke orthodoxy The American Humanist Association stripped Dawkins of its 1996 Humanist of the Year award after he tweeted . Hans H Mattsson and Birgitta Mattsson This is a powerful moment that helps demonstrate how Heavenly Father responds when you take that first step toward repentance. He who loveth father and mother more than me. Annie C. Tanner, Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices, Eber D. Howe Tom Phillips The vitriol contrasts sharply from other movements on Latter-day Saint social media, like the annual #LightTheWorld Christmas campaign and last years Thanksgiving-time #GiveThanks campaign. You cant fail to exercise Gods divinely mandated discipline without the devil getting your ear on the matter of their disobedience. William Bradshaw J.P. Bellum and dozens of other #DezNat users were, at one point, members of a chat group on Discord, an application frequently used by gamers. Kyle Ashworth (Latter-Gay Saints) Hes an active Mormon and former bishop who has become an influential ally for the LGBTQ community. Therefore, they are . The reason we are here is not something revealed to men lightly, and so no, we are not just here for a test. She used her position to create social change. For me, its been a great place of learning and growth and expansion of my views, and my capacity to understand and love people, said Hintze. And he doesnt want to give false hope, and its available to all for questions. Huge philanthropists to Mo & western/Utah history and culture Church of Jesus of. 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