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David Archuleta’s new post-Mormon single is steeped in Mormon beliefs
By Jana Riess — April 1, 2024
(RNS) — In singing about his preference to “go to hell together” with his family, David pays homage to his Mormon roots just as he powerfully subverts certain conceptions of the afterlife, writes guest columnist Jaxon Washburn.
Who is leaving the LDS church? 8 key survey findings
By Jana Riess — March 7, 2024
(RNS) — Among the findings: Most don’t join another religion after leaving but they also aren’t interested in coming back to the LDS church.
A fifth of Mormon college students in the US say they’re LGBQ, new study shows
By Jana Riess — September 22, 2023
(RNS) — Among US Mormon college students, 78% said they were heterosexual and 22% identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or something else.
Religion can help LGBTQ Mormons’ mental health, especially if they’re out of the closet
By Jana Riess — June 8, 2023
(RNS) — So far in Tyler Lefevor’s longitudinal psychology study, religion has been a net positive for the mental health of some LGBTQ Mormons. As a queer former Latter-day Saint, he’s surprised by this too.
Hulu’s ‘Mormon No More’ rings true
By Jana Riess — July 1, 2022
(RNS) — While not perfect, 'Mormon No More' is a heartfelt docuseries that skillfully centers the painful experiences of LGBTQ Latter-day Saints.
In Mormon Utah, LGBTQ Pride celebrations meet a desperate need
By Jana Riess — June 10, 2022
(RNS) — Pride celebrations are taking off in Utah. They may be more needed there than just about anywhere else in the country.
What Mormon bishops should and should not say in counseling LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints
By Jana Riess — January 28, 2022
(RNS) — A new study sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ Mormons who seek counsel from Church leaders.
The top 10 changes President Russell M. Nelson has made in the LDS church
By Jana Riess — January 18, 2022
(RNS) — While many Mormons — including me — expected a Nelson presidency to be staid and uneventful, it’s been full of pleasant surprises.
A prominent Mormon therapist apologized for anti-LGBT activism. What’s the next step?
By Jana Riess — August 7, 2020
Guest columnist Dr. Tyler Lefevor applauds the recent apology from LDS therapist Allen Bergin, who was a prominent figure in the church's decades-long fight against homosexuality.
On oak trees, LGBTQ issues and the exclusive Mormon heaven
By Jana Riess — October 11, 2019
(RNS) — 'Two Great Commandments' was supposed to be about love, yet it felt like a refortification of boundaries against LGBTQ people. Again.
Married. Gay. And Mormon. (Part 2)
By Jana Riess — June 14, 2017
As married gay Mormons, Nick and Spencer had already lived with having no callings, no temple recommends, and no access to the sacrament. Now they faced the possibility of excommunication.
Married. Gay. And Mormon. (Part 1)
By Jana Riess — June 13, 2017
Nick and Spencer would like to raise a family in the LDS Church, but they're navigating uncharted waters in their desire to stay active Mormons. Part 1 of a two-part profile by journalism student Kristin Lowe.
Gay Mormons, reparative therapy, and the safe spaces of conservative religion
By Jana Riess — May 19, 2016
Historian Benjamin E. Park says the new memoir “Saving Alex” -- which chronicles a gay teen Mormon’s nightmare of conversion therapy -- is “a reminder of the lengths people are willing to go to in denying the authenticity of homosexual voices.”
Leaving Mormon church over ‘cruel’ policy on gays’ kids (COMMENTARY)
By Kate Kendell — November 10, 2015
(RNS) It is impossible for me to be a part of a religion that would attack its own members and punish them by denying their children involvement in the church.
New Mormon website features softer, gentler tone on gays
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — December 7, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The Mormon church is not changing its tune about homosexuality, but it has launched a new website to alter the tone. The site includes video clips of gay members and their families promoting compassion and understanding toward homosexuals, and encouraging everyone to be "disciples of Christ.'' By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
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