This is a letter addressed to the members, and especially the Ecclesiastical Leaders, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from a group of Mormon bloggers and podcasters. For background on the issues addressed here, visit my post from this weekend, There is Room … [Read more...]
There is Room Next to Me
When I am fearful or lonely or out of place, when I feel different or uncertain, I practice a simple trick to get outside of myself. I look around me for someone standing alone or looking for a place to belong and I invite them to sit next to me. In that moment, I stop looking … [Read more...]
Accepting What I Don’t Know
I decided to finally be honest about what I don't know, so I can move forward in faith. If I continue to mourn the loss of "I know," I'll remain stuck in a faith no-man's land. Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway. - Mother … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Andy Kano and Oppressed LDS Men
Dear Mr Kano, Congratulations on making an important contribution to the conversation about gender inequality in the LDS Church. Clearly the New York Times presented an unbalanced piece when they neglected to address the significant concerns of men in the church; including … [Read more...]
Internet Missionary: The Inquisitive Mom’s Guide to Sharing Faith on Facebook
With the popularity of social media and online interaction, faith, religion, and spirituality are natural topics for sharing. Some faith groups, including mine, are even encouraging members to use social media as a missionary tool. The internet, and Facebook especially, has the … [Read more...]
