Mormon LGBT
Mormon excommunication: Need not be present to win!
By Jana Riess — April 22, 2021
(RNS) — I find excommunication to be not only a theologically barbaric practice but also one of dubious utility. It doesn’t come from the example of Jesus. It also doesn’t work.
Mormonism made me a Mama Dragon
By Jana Riess — October 30, 2020
"I still believe that most Mormon of doctrines for women: that being a mother is my most important role," writes Mette Harrison. So when LDS policies toward LGBTQ persons seemed to be harming her children, she chose them over the church.
Mormonism’s surprising gender fluidity
By Jana Riess — May 29, 2020
Taylor Petrey's new book argues that gender identity in Mormonism is not fixed, but fluid and changeable. It only *looks* like gender essentialism.
20 changes the new Mormon president has made to appeal to Millennials and Generation Z
By Jana Riess — June 18, 2019
Mormon leaders have been hard at work to change missionary expectations, temple rituals, and curriculum to improve the Latter-day Saint experience for Millennials and Generation Z. Will it be enough?
Did the 2015 Mormon LGBT exclusion policy drive a mass exodus out of the Church?
By Jana Riess — May 29, 2019
Data shows that the 2015 Mormon LGBT exclusion policy was not enough by itself to drive many out of the LDS Church, but it contributed to disillusionment.
New Zealand PM Ardern is the face of a new generation of former Mormons
By Jana Riess — May 20, 2019
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's meeting with LDS President Nelson was not just a photo opp, but an example of the generational sea change in Mormonism.
Mormonism and LGBT rights: Some progress, even more questions
By Jana Riess — April 18, 2019
LGBT inclusion "has not been a straight line of evolution," says Greg Prince, author of "Gay Rights and the Mormon Church."
Don’t call Mormons “Mormons,” and do try the gospel at home: 9 key takeaways from General Conference
By Jana Riess — October 8, 2018
If a Mormon president is unafraid to boldly (and publicly) challenge a policy of previous church leaders, what other changes may be coming?
Thank you, Ken Jennings, for speaking out against new Mormon policies on same-sex families
By Jana Riess — December 1, 2015
"Jesus is on the record about how he treats children, and that’s not usually it," said Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings, referring to the new LDS policy barring children of same-sex marriages from being baptized.
Gay Mormon says article on “choosing” heterosexuality is irresponsible and dangerous
By Jana Riess — October 1, 2015
This week's Meridian article on raising children to "choose" to be heterosexual is damaging, says guest blogger Mitch Mayne. What's more, it misrepresents the LDS Church's current position on sexual orientation.
“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."
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