President Russell M. Nelson has encouraged church members to use social media for good, and church leaders have repeatedly spoken out against racism and bigotry. The Deseret News found some posts by #DezNat users that degraded women, used sexually explicit and profane language to demean people and their ideas, contained racial slurs and mocked gay and transgender people. How abortion rights will shape Novembers midterms, Why are so many kids getting sick with hepatitis? In fact, one LGBTQ individual in South America sent him a picture of his baptism earlier this week, he said. That is surely our desire, and we seek the help of our members and others to attain it.. Acts of violence and weapons were discussed. Signature Books (e.g., George Smith, Ronald Priddis, Gary Bergera, Tom Kimball) Both He and the Savior are overjoyed when you reach for Them to help you overcome your sins. Alison Udall and Steve Holbrook/Chris Holbrook (Mormon Spectrum, Steve/Chris for UVPM) The shift comes after 41 months by Mormon historical standards, an astonishingly rapid reversal. Jeffrey de Freese Linda Adams It seems to represent the beginning of a new relationship between the church and the LGBTQ community.. James Dabakis H. Michael Marquardt Im wondering why *Lorie Winder Stromberg* isnt listed under influencers of feminism? Dan Reynolds His Magna congregation was primarily heterosexual men and women, but there were a handful of. A 2015 article in Forbes called the church one of the most advanced large organizations in the world in its use of social media. Ideas for better categorization? In September 1993, six writers and thinkers were excommunicated or disfellowshipped for their criticisms or unorthodox theology. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. These moments are not shameful; they are God-given moments that can offer you hope that you will be forgiven. Patrick F. Bagley I realized that Im learning things here that are different. My phone has been buzzing nonstop, and Im getting messages and calls from my gay friends, active and excommunicated, sobbing, said Calvin Burke, a gay student at church-owned Brigham Young University. Marty Erickson You cant fail to exercise Gods divinely mandated discipline without the devil getting your ear on the matter of their disobedience. Grant Palmer Gnosticism is an ancient heresy that denied the Incarnation because it professed the false belief that all matter was evil. Approach repentance with a positive attitude. David and Lars Nielsen, Progressive and Post-Mormon Philanthropy Kristine Haglund Theyve provided much-needed comic relief for manyespecially culture-shocked new Utahns and church- exiting LBGT Mormons. I need you to join with others to help fill that gap.' Holly Tholstrom Alden, Mormon Autobiographers I had a chance to do often 20 to 30 interviews a week. 1. He reminds them hes not a bishop or a therapist, but he is a good listener. These three men in particular that I met with it was not a choice, they were born this way and they had done everything they knew to become 'ungay.' California Proposition 8 Priesthood healings not working Also Lester Bush. Tom Phillips #DezNat may not be to everyones taste, Bellum wrote in the blog post. Smoot was an apostle. Blaire Ostler Community of Christ Rachel Hunt Steenblik Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) The reason we are here is not something revealed to men lightly, and so no, we are not just here for a test. I am deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and support for LGBTQ membersa goal started during my service as a YSA bishop where I learned to set aside past assumptions to better fulfill my stewardship responsibility to meet the spiritual needs of LGBTQ ward members. Two declined to speak on the record because they feared retaliation, and one did not respond to the request for an interview. David Hardy Carol Lynn Pearson To Young Men Only Pamphlet (little factories) Hamula became a member of a group called the. See Photos. Richard Oastler died in Harrogate on 22 August 1861 and was buried at St . And they're still gay and it's wonderful. LDS/LGBTQ policies that have lead to LDS/LGBTQ suicides Bill Hamblin I married my best friend and eternal companion Sheila Juergens of Houston, Texas in 1990 and we are the parents of six great children, several grandchildren, and live near Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City. For all the cruelty that exists on social media, many have found communities on Twitter where they feel accepted and understood, and many Latter-day Saints have used channels to share spiritually uplifting material. My struggle lies in MY lack of understanding , not in the church leaders or teachings. Founders of Exponent II He says if the LDS Churchs relationship with its LGBTQ members was a 20 chapter book, that theyre still in the single digits. Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy Lack prophesy, seeing, and revelations by modern Prophets, Seers, and Revelators Many of the young adults I worked with had a faulty mindset about repenting from sexual sin. Cecelia Konchar Farr The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. It is for families, individuals, local leaders, and LGBTQ+ members. FAIRMormon Listen to Episode 83: Devin Rios, Age 21, Queer, RM, Excommunicated, Believes/Loves The Church and 611 more episodes by Listen, Learn & Love Hosted By Richard Ostler, free! With Him, you can move forward with hope and confidence for a great life that lies ahead of you. LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency His Facebook posts would get a lot of attention, but it was something he saw on Instagram that really changed things for him. Russell M. Nelson, We Can Do Better and Be Better, Ensign, May 2019, 67. The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young William and Jane Law The LDS Temple Endowment Ceremony/Josephs Involvement with Masonry/All the Changes over the years Ezra Booth Mary Ellen Robertson "I just listened to their story. Steven Hassan, Environmentalism Boyd K. Packer Sistas in Zion Sue Emmett Jenny Morrow I think its sad when anybody resorts to bullying or attacking people on the internet, especially when they are anonymous, said Hintze. Elizabeth Smart Ezra Taft Benson The new rules were unveiled by Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson, at a morning leadership training session for male area presidencies and top female officials. Judith Dushku Whenever I have questions or doubts about anything the General Authorities teach in GC, my first response is to get on my knees and ask the Lord to help me understand why. Welcome to our podcast! Everything feels lighter today; the sense of revelation, the sense of hope for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints is in the air. The Book of Mormon There is another great matter, which is that God declared by revelation to Joseph Smith that by exercising proper judgment against those who should be cut off we would avoid offending our great lawgiver. Wardless Podcast Newell G. Bringhurst It has been called to our attention that there are some among the various pro-white and white supremacy communities who assert that the Church is neutral toward or in support of their views, the statement said. Thomas Stuart Ferguson In addition, officials said, the revamped policy clears the way for babies of such couples to be blessed in a traditional church ceremony. John & Brooke McClay Spencer W. Kimball This is an impressive list. They incorrectly concluded: With a lot of repenting on my part and a lot of forgiving on the Saviors part, He can change my sins from crimson red to a light shade of pink.1. Richard Ostler. Lectures on Faith Neylan McBaine (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint temple in downtown Salt Lake City. Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) Early Church Insiders Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice, Lucy Harris Aimee Heffernan I hope Elbert Peck receives appropriate attention. Charles Harrell Judy Robertsons Out of Mormonism was another early memoir that detailed the cognitive dissonance she and her husband who were converts experienced during their first temple visit. Ed Smart, Leaders for Finding Community After Orthodox Mormonism Jim Whitefield (The Mormon Delusion) I believe this is the right message to members of the church to not single out those in same-sex marriages.. Kate Kelly / Ordain Women B. H. Roberts She used her position to create social change. I wont say thats the case for everyone., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I am also pleased that same-sex marriage will no longer be considered apostasy but will be treated as other serious transgressions related to living the law of chastity. Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson. Even though he was . Works at www.ostlergroup.com. In the 2015 . "There's no need for me to stand up for my straight marriage on the backs of people that are in a gay marriage. Gary and Millie Watts George Smith So I just said I'm wiping it clean, and I'm going to go meet with LGBTQ people to help me understand how God wants me to be programmed about LGBTQ people. Support this work by making a donation today. Lindsay Hansen Park Jeremy Runnells As Elder Ballard described in A Chance to Start Over: Church Disciplinary Councils and the Restoration of Blessings, "Excommunicated persons are no longer members of the Church. William S. Godbe Deborah Lakkes memoir Secret Ceremonies, was the first book I found that detailed specifics of temple rituals. Past super racist statements by Mormon church leaders Boredom at church Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence Classicianus a Roman official was excommunicated along with his entire household by a bishop named Auxilius after he had entered a church to seize several perjurers. Cindy Spencer Le Fevre Doug Fabrizio He has officiated mass weddings for gay couples, even though. Joseph Smith trying to sell Book of Mormon copyright Ann Eliza Young Richard Ostler served three years as the bishop of a Mormon congregation for young single adults. Lester Bush A. A report suggests it will, Why the Christian flag can fly on this government flagpole, The unique stories and struggles of Latino Muslims. Benji Schwimmer Oaks reiterated the church is not revising its doctrine on homosexuality, which teaches that having same-sex attraction is not a sin, but acting on it is. Consider yourself blessed if you've never come across the name or theology of "Fr." Richard Rohr, one of the Novus Ordo Sect's most dangerous Modernists in the United States. Richard Rohr, Jesus Christ is an ideal guide of sorts, but he's not truly Lord. He is waiting for you and wants to forgive you. Kathleen Kimball Melonakos Through the teachings of Richard Rohr, she found a spiritual home with the practice of contemplative spirituality. Tom Christofferson Makers of Big Love Others, however, simply post Latter-day Saint scriptures, share uplifting quotations and say they follow the hashtag purely for spiritual reasons. Find your friends on Facebook. Great collection of information, but Id revise your early external observers list. My role as bishop was to help young adults draw on the Saviors power and the blessings of His Atonement. Absolutely true, said historian Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. Generally, church policies are changed much more slowly and often, when they do change, there is not this sort of announcement., The speed of the about-face, Bowman added, reflects the turbulence that this policy and its implementation created among members, as well as among bishops and stake presidents.". AboutPressCopyrightContact. Lavina Fielding Anderson Journal of Mormon History Scott Kenney Leonard Arrington John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. Richard is one of the three most well-known and loved of living Christian contemplative authors, at least among those writing in English (the other two being Cynthia Bourgeault and Thomas. Many tweets associated with the hashtag mirror the hateful dialogue pervasive among followers of extremist movements. Words about revelation by Joseph Fielding McConkie that set things that are upside down right side up again. Ostler: An Interview with Sterling M. McMurrin 21. Shades Troy Williams Fanny Stenhouse Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. Joseph Fielding Smith Robert Kirby Last week I posted a link to a review of Richard Rohr's The Divine Dance, written by Fred Sanders in 2016 soon after Rohr's book was published.Sanders is well-known as a conservative theologian specialising on the question of the Trinity, and his review was pretty scathingleading to my (slightly) tongue in cheek heading 'Just so you know that Richard Rohr is a heretic'. Terry Tempest Williams, Proponents of Changes to Harmful LDS Policies and Practices I am not a Mormon and was not raised in the Mormon Church. He is often spoken of in glowing terms; and his following continues to grow, spreading through friendship groups and social media. Rohr are taken from his book Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer. If heaven admits liars then there will be lying in heaven, Nothing like the man who spoke from heaven. She was once the most famous, most sought after musician in the world. Martha Bradley We are still attending funerals and trying to offer hope to many who feel rejected., It is a good step, she said, with a long way to go.. Kay Burningham [3] J. Bonner Ritchie [19] [20] 6th century [ edit] But then the father put a robe on his sons shoulders and a ring on his finger. Kim Sandberg Turner #DezNat, short for Deseret Nation, is not affiliated with or supported by the Deseret News or its owner, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in any way. Mama Dragons He served as the bishop of a Young Single Adult congregation and says he recently felt inspired. Chris and Duane Johnson Tyler Glenn Peggy Fletcher Stack Joanna Brooks Now, an Alaska prosecutor is under investigation. All quotes below by Fr. Kinderhook plates Maxine Hanks Everybodys orientation is a God given gift.. I think he should be added to the list. Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) I am the author of His philosophy combines Christianity, Jungian psychology, and a variety of insights gained from eastern religions. In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. The doctrine of the plan of salvation and the importance of chastity will not change.. Richard Ostler, 60, is a member of the church who lives in Salt Lake City who said he felt spiritual promptings to reach out to struggling LGBTQ members through Twitter. My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. Shelby Hintze, a producer at KSL and active Latter-day Saint on Twitter, says that if users really intended to follow the counsel of church leaders, they would treat others with love and kindness. Devin talks about his decision to serve a mission, coming home after six months because of a belated confession, active in his ward . Church members who promote or pursue a white culture or white supremacy agenda are not in harmony with the teachings of the Church.. There hasnt been a lot of concrete reason for that hope before today; now things seem so much closer. Mark Hofmann Maintain Your Brain, Prolong Your Service, What Church Leaders Have Said about Aging Faithfully, Giving Children Love, Limits, and Latitude. Emily Sophia Tanner Richards Access and subscribe (free) to podcasts at (click on logos below): SoundCloud iTunes Spotify LOOKING FOR OTHER PODCASTS? It was toward the end of his time as a bishop when he saw it - an image of a young man from Davis County with a message from his mother. Even believers felt wounded and betrayed. David Bokovoy On Thursday, Ostler was among those who celebrated the churchs new stance. I have never found ANY GC talk heinous. PublishedDecember 1, 2017 at 10:15 AM MST. Dunstin Lance Black to mormonstories. Richard Ostler, 60, is a member of the church who lives in Salt Lake City who said he felt spiritual promptings to reach out to struggling LGBTQ members through Twitter. David Knowlton Welcome to our podcast! Thanks for getting Allan Blodget on your list, John your list is outstanding! In addition to this list, it would be nice to crowd-source written profiles and photos for each of these individuals and organizations. Jon Huntsman Jr., Mary Kaye Huntsman and Family Tyler Glenn Rohr doesn't profess this belief, much of his ideas are . Though shes not mormon, Hazels story should not be buried into obscurity. Elbert is there. Joe Geisner You'll also like: YSA Bishop's Viral Message About Being too Quick to Judge Others On the new Listen, Learn, and Love podcast, Ostler shares how questions like thesequestions that polarize and ostracize members of the Churchare harmful in ways we may not even know.. Jane Manning James Wilford Woodruff What names can you give me for the Redds? Peggy Fletcher Stack I tried to follow Heavenly Fathers example of love for the brave young adults (some whom I consider my heroes) who were willing to open up to me about their sins, wanting to be refined by the Savior. Reynolds told the National Catholic Reporter that he also believes he was excommunicated because of his support for the gay community. He says he was born into the bullseye of Mormon privilege. Elna Baker Ostler presided over a young, unmarried congregation in Magna. Michael Brown (Mormon Stories Truth Claims Essays), LGBTQ Advocacy and Activism You can contact me at richard@ostlergroup.com or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). Richard C. Oster. Look over Papa Ostlers twitter feed and you can find a nice long list of beliefs for which someone ought to have been excommunicated a long time ago without any question. David P. Wright Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? Richard Oastler, (born Dec. 20, 1789, Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng.died Aug. 22, 1861, Harrogate, Yorkshire), industrial reformer known in the north of England as the "Factory King," who from 1831 conducted a campaign for shorter working hours that was in part responsible for the Ten Hours Act of 1847. Jonathan Streeter Fr. Kelly Clark (Portland) . Learn how your comment data is processed. My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Mithryn from Reddit Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson (Latter-day Lesbian Podcast) Radio Free Mormon A #DezNat page on Facebook had just 124 followers in 2019 but now has more than 1,000. 4:50 PM (6 minutes ago) Those who use the hashtag can be combative, rude, crass, aggressive, even mean. Gina Colvin Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) See Photos. Hans & Birgitta Mattsson The record of our ordinance work on earth must mirror what heaven itself would have recorded if it is to be accepted as a record that is valid both in heaven and on earth. Your email address will not be published. "This light is interminably long," he. A plague of pornography within the church must necessarily be followed by a plague of sexual abuse within the church except we repent in sackcloth and ashes. Martha Bradley Taylor Petrey Brother Jake (Jake Frost) Tyler Measom That led to a "mini-faith crisis,". 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An April 2019 Religion News Service article titled, "For Millennials, Mysticism Shows a Path to Their Home Faiths" reveals how young (millennial) evangelicals are "[d]iscovering the Christian mystical tradition through the work of Franciscan friar Richard Rohr." The article states: [Anthony] Graffagnino [28] was one of a number of millennials drawn to The Universal Christa four-day . He doesnt want to give false hope, and he doesnt pretend to know what church leaders will do. If we believe the revelations, then when we see such men among us preaching such things as Papa Ostler does with impunity, we should feel the gravest concern, knowing that God warned us by revelation that we would offend him if we failed to do our duty in cutting off men out of the church. Ally Isom As a business owner, Ostler could give more time than the average bishop. News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. If so, please email me. released the album "Straight Outta Compton.". Hes also an unassuming source for these types of inclusive messages. Hundreds, maybe more, resigned their church membership. At the time of this storys publication, Cicotte had not responded to several requests from the Deseret News to confirm his connection to the @JReubenCIark account. In . For LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their allies, its been a long 3 years. Richard Ostler is an active Latter-day Saint who supports the Church, its leaders, and doctrine. The Daily Meditations are email reflections featuring Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) faculty, as well as guest teachers and authors, reflecting on the wisdom and practices of the Christian contemplative tradition. Natasha Helfer Parker Christine Jeppsen Clark Mormons Building Bridges Chieko N. Okazaki Still, a small but active group uses the hashtag to promote idioms and images associated with the alt-right and often criticize Progressive Mormons a moniker that generally describes members of the church who have more liberal political or religious views. Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing Jacinda Ardern Richard Ostler is on Facebook. But, his primary focus has always been education and he returns to Utah to cover the same schools he was teaching in not long ago. KUER is listener-supported public radio. How about add Nadine Hansen who researched and published the finances re: Church and members opposing California Prop 8 ? Russell M. Nelson Ty Mansfield MGM was not at all happy but Hazel one. It's a very simple principle.". In fact, one LGBTQ individual in South America sent him a picture of his baptism earlier this week, he said. From wool to hemp, sustainable building materials are a growing business in the Mountain West, Access to midwives and doulas could reduce the maternal mortality of Black women, Lower Colorado River states see 2 hangups with plan to pause Flaming Gorge releases, New Mexico nomination spurs concerns among Native Americans, Mormon Apostle Tells LGBT Church Members You Have A Place, Mormon LGBT Allies Wear Rainbow Ribbons to Church, Rainbow Mormon Initiative Launches Sunday. Church fighting ERA movement Mormon Historical Association Alex Cooper Greg Prince Gina Colvin (A Thoughtful Faith) Dan Wotherspoon (Mormon Matters Podcast, Latter-Day Faith) And they would be Monday night through Thursday night, Friday and Saturday afternoons," Ostler says. All Rights Reserved, #DezNat Twitter debates have unleashed vitriol. Helen Whitney Tara Westover, Sampling of Highly Influential Mormon Faith Crisis Stories CNA/EWTN NEWS News March 20, 2015. All rights reserved. We cant wait to hear from you. Another Heresy from Richard Rohr. Whether this is the means by which Papa Ostler has come to such an apostate state, I have no idea. Re-recording of Ronald Poelman General Conference talk Richard Rohr also holds to a more "New Age version" of Jesus. Christofferson: "Yes. LDS response to Nazi Germany, excommunication of Helmuth Hubener. Ben McAdams, Podcasters, Youtubers and Bloggers Who Popularized Concerns with LDS Church History, Truth Claims, Culture, and Policies Benji Schwimmer MormonThink.com Benchmark Books Team (Curt Bench, Chris Bench, and Bryan Buchanan). The Deseret News attempted to contact three individuals who were allegedly harassed for posting about their faith on Twitter. As I STUDY the BOM my questions become less and less. Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Joanna Brooks I am a former bishop of a Young Single Adult ward, and speak at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. Editors' note: This article is part of a series in the August 2020 Ensign about having a positive view of sexuality, sexual intimacy, and the law of chastity. If youre LGBTQ and a Latter-day Saint, I think its better to feel like there are other people like you and to have a community. Dan Reynolds and Wane Sermon (Imagine Dragons) 'Listen, Learn and Love' podcast hosted by Richard Ostler. Instead, the immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way.. Some #DezNat users say they have chosen to remain anonymous because members of the church have been harassed for sharing their religious beliefs. Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives Jana Reiss, Modern Critics Who Brought/Bring Attention to Legitimate Concerns Someone who understands that tug and pull well is Richard Ostler. Doctrine of a dark skin curse (both of African-descent, and Native Americans via Book of Mormon) LDS correlation Thomas B. Marsh This website is a central location with links to articles, social media posts, and other information. Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church Marie Cornwall Well, I guess we can burn the church as Sodom if thats what we really want. Brian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity) EWTN News, Inc. is the world's largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the truth in light of the Gospel and . Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? The prodigal son is a dramatic example of multiple sins, but the Savior teaches this parable as a worst-case scenario so we can all know that Heavenly Father loves us no matter what and that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to each of us. Esther Peterson Janice Merrill Allred Noah Rasheta Richard Ostler: 1981 Tartan Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108: Richard Ostler: 6289 S Haven Brook Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Richard Ostler: 3578 Warren Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111: Richard Ostler: 328 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663: Richard Ostler: 1058 Stars Rd, Pocatello, ID 83202: Richard Ostler: 3921 E Dahlia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85032 . Terryl & Fiona Givens Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis Podcast (John & Margi Dehlin, Natasha Helfer Parker) Anthony D. Miller He understands when people choose to walk away from the church, but he hopes they stay. My wife and I currently serve as temple workers. How the Savior's Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation Todd M. Compton Thomas McConkie The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis Podcast. Its not a mechanical process or a checklist process, and its available to all. Philastus Hurlbut Haley Wilson Lemmn For a small number of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Twitter has become a virtual battleground where users debate tenets of the faith, politics and culture. Stenhouse for his 1873 The Rocky Mountain Saints. They did expose it all, from the inside. In recent months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent mixed messages to its LGBTQ members. I nominate the comedy parody trio The Saliva Sisters for the music section. And those words just pierced my soul and I just cried," says Ostler. This post was shared nearly a thousand times and even created a genuine dialogue in the comments. I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. 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