Flunking Sainthood
Mormon “prepper” group says the end is coming this month. Oh boy howdy.
By Jana Riess — September 14, 2015
A growing number of conservative Mormons believe the end is nigh. I think it's bogus, but there's still a valuable lesson to be learned from all their doomsaying.
The Mormon Introvert
By Jana Riess — September 9, 2015
So much about the Mormon experience -- from missionary service to Correlation to families being together forever -- is geared for extroverts. What's a Mormon introvert to do?
It’s the Fantasy Mormon Hymnal!
By Jana Riess — September 4, 2015
What would a first-rate LDS hymnal look like for the early 21st century? What hymns would need to go, and what would be added?
Are single Mormon women “screwed”?
By Jana Riess — September 3, 2015
New statistics suggest that there are 150 single Mormon women for every 100 single Mormon men. So are single Mormon women "screwed"? Answer: only if other people keep telling them they are.
Do Mormons worship the family?
By Jana Riess — August 28, 2015
"Mormons need to stop acting as if family is the only way to God," says guest blogger Mette Harrison. And if we're going to defend the family, we need to defend *all* kinds of families.
Three cheers for Mormon decision to stay with the Boy Scouts of America
By Jana Riess — August 26, 2015
Three cheers for the LDS Church for being willing to compromise. Other than "guilt by association," there was no reason not to, since the BSA was already making accommodations to allow Mormon troops to select their own local leaders.
The Mormon “assault on the family”
By Jana Riess — August 21, 2015
Mormons are witnessing an “assault on the family,” all right. In fact, we’re often leading the charge.
A year off from Mormonism
By Jana Riess — August 18, 2015
I took a year-long sabbatical from going to church because I knew that if I didn’t, the alternative was probably to leave Mormonism for good.
“Women’s Radio Network”: A total scam authors should avoid
By Jana Riess — August 14, 2015
Yesterday I was interviewed by the "Women's Radio Network" . . . which turned out to be a total scam.
When should Mormons say no to a church calling?
By Jana Riess — August 12, 2015
Is it ever OK for Mormons to override the bishop and say no to a calling? If so, when is it permissible -- or even for the best? Guest blogger Mette Harrison offers straight talk on an important topic.
Mormon author says “we just can’t shame women” for not following the wife-and-mother script
By Jana Riess — August 11, 2015
Many Mormon women “have this ideal of who they’re supposed to be in order to be good and to be loved," says author Jamie Zvirzdin. But what happens when they go off script? Enter the new book "Fresh Courage Take."
Giveaway! Share your own PTCS history and win a signed copy of “Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome” — and a $50 Amazon gift card
By Jana Riess — August 7, 2015
Do you have Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome? If so, enter to win a copy of Reba Riley's memoir, and possibly an Amazon gift card. You totally deserve something for all that past trauma. You're welcome.
Mormons react to first-ever photograph of Joseph Smith’s seer stone
By Jana Riess — August 5, 2015
The 2003 "South Park" depiction of the Book of Mormon's translation process turns out to be more accurate than sanitized LDS images of Joseph Smith poring over the golden plates. What will be the fallout?
Attendance triples at progressive Mormon Sunstone Symposium, despite hiccups
By Jana Riess — August 3, 2015
Ed Smart bears his testimony while Kate Kelly has a diva moment; Denver Snuffer represents the unorthodox right and and young transgendered Mormons speak to life on the left. It was all at Sunstone ... and I missed it.
“Despicable Me” creator on Mormonism, Minions, and “the best calling in the church”
By Jana Riess — July 9, 2015
Meet the guy behind the Minions: Cinco Paul, one of the creators of the "Despicable Me" franchise, talks about how his Mormon faith has influenced his two decades of screenwriting.
