Mormon apostasy
Clear as mud, part 1: the new Mormon temple recommend interview
By Jana Riess — October 22, 2019
(RNS) — Does the new Mormon temple recommend interview make things better or worse for members who struggle with chastity or who support teachings the church opposes?
8 questions for Denver Snuffer: Excommunicated Mormon explains growth of new movement
By Jana Riess — January 26, 2016
From using wine in the sacrament to allowing women to prophesy, the fellowships that have grown up around excommunicated Mormon Denver Snuffer are trying to restore the teachings and practices of the early Latter-day Saints.
“Who’s on the Lord’s side?”: Mormon apostle’s comments generate discussion, questions
By Jana Riess — June 22, 2015
"I worry that when we proclaim ourselves the only righteous humans, we plant the seeds of pride," writes guest blogger Mitch Mayne. Responding to Elder Oaks's question, "Who is on the Lord's side?" Mayne affirms: "A lot of us."
On Mormon excommunication: So quick to judge
By Jana Riess — February 11, 2015
Instead of pointing fingers at my church for telling someone whose work has been important in my life that they are no longer considered part of the fold, I am forced to point that finger at myself.
Mormon podcaster John Dehlin excommunicated from LDS Church, say early reports
By Jana Riess — February 10, 2015
My heart goes out to John, Margi, and their children. I know that in the last weeks people on all sides have made accusations and counter-accusations, not always with the most charitable voices. I am not at all surprised by the Church's decision, and I'm sure John isn't either. But it's a loss nevertheless.
I’m Not an Apostate Mormon, Just a Garden-Variety Heretic
By Jana Riess — April 30, 2013
Being a heretic sounds exciting and quite cutting-edge, but the sad reality for us heretics is that we are rather dull creatures. Whatever we’re pushing for right now, whether it’s heliocentrism or woman suffrage or the end of slavery, is likely to be old hat in just a few generations.
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