Joseph Smiths Treasure Digging, Peeps Stones, and Folk Magic 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. Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) Elna Baker Sarah Pratt Carol Lynn Pearson Gail Houston Bruce R. McConkie Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. Joseph F. Smith Gary and Millie Watts This is an impressive list. Everybodys orientation is a God given gift.. Ann Eliza Young 3 And incorrectly using this label may make it harder to end pornography use because of the shame, decreased hope, and self-loathing that comes with it. Darius Gray Connell ODonovan, Instigators of LDS Intellectual Development and Social Change, Lowell Bennion He was born in Leeds on 20 December 1789, the youngest child of linen merchant Robert Oastler and his wife Sarah (ne Scurr). Mary Lythgoe Bradford Robert Kirby He has officiated mass weddings for gay couples, even though. A nonmember parent or parents (including LGBT parents) can request that their baby be blessed by a worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holder, Oaks said. Id like to add Chick and Mary Bradford. Patrick Mason But as an individual, youve got to decide if social media is going to be a healthy space and if its going to help you or not, Ostler added. Alison Udall and Steve Holbrook/Chris Holbrook (Mormon Spectrum, Steve/Chris for UVPM) Richard Ostler. Tinesha Zandamela noticed some of the same accounts that attacked her with racist commentary when she was running for Provo City Council in 2017 later started using the #DezNat hashtag. Joseph Smiths evolving doctrine, and subsequent alterations of Book of Mormon and First Vision to get them in sync Augustine then wrote to Auxilius on Classicianus's behalf. to mormonstories. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world". My name is Richard Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City. The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. Thanks, Donna! Sign Up. On Wednesday, The Guardian reported that Matthias Cicotte, an assistant attorney general in Alaska, is the owner of a Twitter account associated with the hashtag #DezNat which tweeted repeated racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic and misogynistic slurs or comments. Ostler says that because people know he loves LGBTQ people, they feel they can talk to him about anything. Zelph On The Shelf Laurie Lee Hall and He reminds them hes not a bishop or a therapist, but he is a good listener. During that time, he let his two counselors handle all the administrative tasks so he could be freed up to focus on meeting with the members in his congregation one on one. Mountain Meadows Massacre and subsequent cover-up Radio Free Mormon Richard Ostler is on Facebook. Julie de Azevedo-Hanks I nominate Jim Whitfield Jim has written the Mormon delusion series 1-5 . These moments are not shameful; they are God-given moments that can offer you hope that you will be forgiven. Brown Copyright 2005 - 2023 | Mormon Stories. Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. 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. Statement of Purpose: In 2020 we are experiencing a Mormon Renaissance of sorts, as the LDS church (under President Russell M. Nelson) is making historic changes to accommodate long-fought-for progressive and post-Mormon concerns. Blaire Ostler (bisexual woman): "To be completely honest being queer isn't nearly as much as a struggle as dealing with the insecurities, ignorance, and misconceptions folks have about me being queer. Ina Mae Murri and Stella Lopez-Armijo (San Francisco chapter of Affirmation in 1979) I believe the fathers response stunned the prodigal son. The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young To Fr. LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency On Thursday, Ostler was among those who celebrated the churchs new stance. You have to consider Gordon B. Hinckley, in light of this: https://www.blacklds.org/840/pastor-to-pastor-president-hinckleys-apology-for-racism-in-the-church. While vitriol and profanity exist on every corner of the internet, on Twitter, many hateful exchanges are happening between people who identify themselves as members of the same faith. 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 . Richard Dutcher Signature Books (e.g., George Smith, Ronald Priddis, Gary Bergera, Tom Kimball) "This light is interminably long," he. Dan Reynolds Erika Munson I can take a cholesterol test and sort of measure my cholesterol but I can't take a test to easily measure the degree of homophobia I've just innocently picked up in my life. While Fr. Even believers felt wounded and betrayed. Effectively, were in the same place we were in before the November 2015 policy, said Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family. My great hope and prayer is that congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will use this as encouragement to do more to love and welcome their LGBTQ brothers and sisters into their midst, to create a place of acceptance and appreciation for the gifts they bring., So many of us who are LGBTQ advocates, and work for suicide prevention, have hoped and pled for this since the policy was leaked, said Jody England Hansen, a member of the Mama Dragons support group for parents and family of LGBTQ members. - The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young 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. [2] He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. Donna Angel Showalter I nominate the comedy parody trio The Saliva Sisters for the music section. If you are going through this journey, this article isnt about the steps of repentanceits about how the healing power of Jesus Christ and the blessings of His Atonement apply to you. Cultural Context Preceding the Book of Mormon, Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation, LDS Churchs response to the Mark Hofmann forgeries, To Young Men Only Pamphlet (little factories), Re-recording of Ronald Poelman General Conference talk, The Family: A Proclamation to the World, Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book, Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency, Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter. I am the author of Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. Thomas McConkie Other members of the church are trying to foster a more respectful dialogue. President Russell M. Nelson explained that too many people consider repentance as punishmentsomething to be avoided except in the most serious circumstances. Church members who promote or pursue a white culture or white supremacy agenda are not in harmony with the teachings of the Church.. You can find more articles about the law of chastity and Gods view of sexuality in the Young Adults section of the August 2020 Ensign. Someone who understands that tug and pull well is Richard Ostler. In 2019, the @JReubenCIark account owner, allegedly Cicotte, told the Deseret News that #DezNat is an oasis among Progmo (Progressive Mormon) church critics on Twitter that has helped those faithful to the teachings of the restored gospel know they arent alone. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation Richard Rohr was a dissident, New Age guru-priest to be avoided at all costs. And those words just pierced my soul and I just cried," says Ostler. In . CNA/EWTN NEWS News March 20, 2015. I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. Ed Smart, Leaders for Finding Community After Orthodox Mormonism Finally, as this list is in no way comprehensive, I would be thrilled if this list motivates others to create better lists. Lindsay Hansen Park (Year of Polygamy Podcast) California Proposition 8 Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends Our goal is to bring together various resources for Latter-day Saints who wish to learn more about our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Many tweets associated with the hashtag mirror the hateful dialogue pervasive among followers of extremist movements. Hamula became a member of a group called the. And we. Great collection of information, but Id revise your early external observers list. Bill Hamblin It marked a significant and stunning departure from the recent past. Sam Rushforth LDS Church refusal to apologize for mistakes The Neil A. Maxwell Institute A. I think he should be added to the list. John Dehlin / Mormon Stories Podcast Community David Bokovoy Ezra Taft Benson "I finally just said I'm wiping my hard drive clean," Ostler says. Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives Gina Colvin Richard C. Oster. David Whitmer Kinderhook plates The stereotype of women of color ended with her. BYU FARMS Martha Bradley Natasha Helfer Parker We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen . Maurine Whipple More than anything, #DezNat is a banner waving in the midst of a battle. We'll need champions of science like Richard Dawkins to win the war on woke orthodoxy The American Humanist Association stripped Dawkins of its 1996 Humanist of the Year award after he tweeted . Many members have the experience of personal revelation letting them know such corrections are necessary; its easy to understand that revelation could work that way for the church itself., As the pace of change in our culture quickens, the church will have to be nimble and responsive, Haglund said, and this step seems to suggest new mechanisms for revelatory change., She would, however, like to see the church recognize that in the past 3 years, far too many people and families have been devastated by this policy, said the former editor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. It is important to acknowledge their suffering, to continue to mourn with and for these Saints, particularly if no official apology is forthcoming., For her part, Blaire Ostler, a self-described queer Mormon sister, believes that queer folks who have been excommunicated and/or disciplined for LGBTQ+ issues should have their excommunication repealed and issued a full reinstatement., Ostler, who is not related to Richard Ostler, further argues that the children who had to have their [planned] baby blessings and baptisms canceled should be issued an apology and that the brethren, as stewards of the church, should apologize to the children affected., We need to learn to live in the paradoxical state of weeping and rejoicing, Ostler wrote, referring to the biblical verse in Romans 12:15. 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. Bruce R. McConkies Mormon Doctrine Kelly Clark (Portland) Tracy's experience mirrors that of many millennial ex-Evangelicals who have discovered a spiritual mentor and teacher in the Franciscan priest, author, and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC), Richard Rohr. Jimmy Snow (Mr. Atheist) The people who use #DezNat are few in number but very vocal. Abusive priesthood leaders For LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their allies, its been a long 3 years. Haley Wilson Lemmn Family Fellowship Everything feels lighter today; the sense of revelation, the sense of hope for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints is in the air. Inaccurate portrayals of church history (e.g., photos showing Joseph Smith translating with plates on the table, portrayals of Joseph and Emma as monogamists) I am not a Mormon and was not raised in the Mormon Church. . Inspired by what he heard he applied for the Kroc Fellowship at NPR headquarters in DC and to his surprise, he got it. Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence Dunstin Lance Black Jonathan Streeter It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. Matt Stone and Trey Parker (Book of Mormon Musical) 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. released the album "Straight Outta Compton.". 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. Ostler is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who became an LGBTQ ally while serving as the bishop of a singles congregation in Salt Lake City. 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.' James Dabakis Retired executive vice president, OptumInsight. In his book, he includes hundreds of personal . Ideas for better categorization? Richard Rohr, O.F.M., is not a reliable teacher of the Catholic Faith. Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church 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.. Mehrsa Baradaran, Mormon Feminism And I saw that refinement happen. I imagine him sobbing, looking into his fathers eyes, and saying, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son (Luke 15:21). Tom Christofferson John Dehlin Approach repentance with a positive attitude. Mette Ivie Harrison, Awareness and Support for Mormons in Faith Crisis I will then publish your profile as its own post, and put a link to it here. Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Richard Rohr also holds to a more "New Age version" of Jesus. Kendall Wilcox Brent Metcalfe But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. This post was shared nearly a thousand times and even created a genuine dialogue in the comments. Not able to figure our what Reed Smoot is doing in the Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices. Comments sought. Fanny Stenhouse Will Bagley These parents need to understand that congregation members will contact them periodically, and that when the child who has been blessed reaches 8 years of age, a church member will contact them and propose that the child be baptized., These new very positive policies should help affected families, Oaks told attendees, and church members efforts to show more understanding, compassion and love should increase respect and understanding among all people of goodwill., The church wants to reduce the hate and contention so common today, he said. Journalists, Radio, Magazines I am nothing more than a regular member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its like that glow before the dawn of a new day., These steps may be small, Burke said, but are important and deeply symbolic., The announcement hints that the church is inviting conversation and seeking further light and knowledge, he said. Laura Compton and Nadine McCombs Hansen An experienced leader with a successful track record in Strategy, Planning, Communications and Project Management in multiple sectors (technology, education, utilities and aviation). I came to know about Richard Ostler the same way many people do, through his Facebook posts. Mormons Building Bridges Brother Jake (Jake Frost) It is well written and researched . 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. He almost single handedly revved up Sunstone, expanded and oversaw all the symposiums (both SLC and other cities), all the publication details, etc., for years. God would cast out all cruelty and unkindess from our hearts, but we cannot obtain this without virtue being enthroned as king in our hearts first, A teaching from Joseph Smith that warns of those things we do not perceive and blindly misguide about, We do not doubt the scriptures were inspired even if they sound racist to our false ears, The Savior and the religious zealots of his day. I had a chance to do often 20 to 30 interviews a week. Access and subscribe (free) to podcasts at (click on logos below): SoundCloud iTunes Spotify LOOKING FOR OTHER PODCASTS? This has been pivotal in some British lds folks questioning and leaving the church by one of our own . Dallin H. Oaks Nancy Rigdon Lindsay Hansen Park His facial expression changed immediately from happy to deeply troubled. Hugh Nibley The truth of how Heavenly Father feels about you when you repent from sexual sin can be seen in the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15:1132). George Smith My friend Devin Rios shares his journey as a queer Latter-day Saint. Conversely, Heavenly Father wants you to feel hope through the Savior. It can be a positive tool and a vehicle to reach people. Pomeroy Tucker The term sexuality means different things to different people, but in this context, we are talking specifically about our sexual feelings and identity. Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) Little did he know at that time, he would be reunited decades later with one of his fellow missionaries who happened to be a priest, gay and married. Jana Spangler, Mormon Church Finances It's a very simple principle.". Mindy Gledhill 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. Bob McCue Understand That Your Worth Has Not Changed. 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. or. 500 episodes. Jerald and Sandra Tanner He hopes to tell stories that accurately reflect the beliefs that Utahns hold dear. Such harsh and restrictive rules triggered widespread protests and soul-searching. But I also saw so many of these young adults battling Satan, who told them lies to keep them in bondage. Bob Rees But there never seems to be a polite way of saying, "Look, the problem isn't me. 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. The Wanderer newspaper had lots of info on the man, including his weird "Wild Man Retreats" where, to the priest's delight, grown men would get naked in the woods and, uh, bond. #DezNat isnt the only hashtag that has surfaced among Latter-day Saints on Twitter, though. Richard Rohr, Jesus Christ is an ideal guide of sorts, but he's not truly Lord. Two declined to speak on the record because they feared retaliation, and one did not respond to the request for an interview. The Alaska Department of Law is reviewing Cicottes online activities, The Juneau Empire reports. John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. The reason we are here is not something revealed to men lightly, and so no, we are not just here for a test. Kristine Haglund Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) And I just said, 'I'll do it.'". In 1830 Oastler, who was managing a large Yorkshire agricultural estate, learned of the . In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. There hasnt been a lot of concrete reason for that hope before today; now things seem so much closer. In the 20th, excommunications of leaders were far more rare, but there were some major ones, especially when Apostle Richard R. Lyman was excommunicated in 1943 for what the Church described in. You can contact me at [email protected] or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). Im optimistic. Welcome to our podcast! Mark Hofmann Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson (Latter-day Lesbian Podcast) "I can see that picture now. I need you to join with others to help fill that gap.' He is often spoken of in glowing terms; and his following continues to grow, spreading through friendship groups and social media. Duane Jeffries LDS/LGBTQ policies that have lead to LDS/LGBTQ suicides However, one thing you will never have to worry about with #DezNat is that when the prophet speaks, we listen, and when he directs, we obey.. Time and expense of Redeeming the Dead doctrine making no sense with so much actual pain/suffering in the world David and Lars Nielsen, Progressive and Post-Mormon Philanthropy Check out YA Weekly, located in the Young Adults section of the Gospel Library app, for new, inspiring content for young adults each week. It is for families, individuals, local leaders, and LGBTQ+ members. 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.. Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing Founders of Exponent II D. Michael Quinn Fixed that!!! And they're still gay and it's wonderful. John & Margi Dehlin He hopes they can work with him to make the tent a little bigger. He is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (listenlearnandlove.org) which provides a platform for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints to . John L. Sorenson Sonia Johnson Josh & Lolly Weed Joseph Smith excommunicated a number of people without actually even holding a church council, and this is the sort of case that clearly merits such action. You can't, he said, you can't use the Priesthood and the authority of the church to dictate. I believe at the congregation level everyone should welcome, there shouldnt be any belief or behavior hurdle," says Ostler. But there is great danger to the souls of those who passively leave such characters in the church, who ought to be exercising proper judgment against them. The Deseret News attempted to contact three individuals who were allegedly harassed for posting about their faith on Twitter. Welcome to Listen, Learn, and Love. Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) 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. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. Mormon Mental Health Association Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. The LDS Gospel Topics Essays Reed Durham You cant fail to exercise Gods divinely mandated discipline without the devil getting your ear on the matter of their disobedience. Tyler Glenn Jon Ogden Rod Decker How the Savior's Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin. Kim Sandberg Turner and WOCA Worldwide I could provide a list of early and prominent former Mormons. Here are three lessons we can learn from the prodigal son: Know That Realizing You Need to Repent Is the First Step. Thank you for everything you and Margi do! Lyndon Lamborn Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) By Richard Ostler As the bishop of a young single adult ward, I worked with young adults to help them repent and be refined by the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Please see our Mission Statement under "About Us." Church hiding its troubling history (e.g., Joseph Fielding Smith ripping First Vision account out of Josephs Journal and hiding it) Welcome to our podcast! Bianca Morrison Dillard All male priesthood / patriarchy 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.". Richard Bushman While many #DezNat followers are still active on social media, people presumed to be behind the accounts are being exposed. John Gee Instead, the immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way.. But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. Sam Young Episode 614: Emma Edwins, Convert, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Part 2. Allowing children of LGBTQ parents to be baptized with simply the parents consent puts the responsibility on the parents to make decisions for their children, he said. Lorie Winder Stromberg Richard Rohr is a popular author and retreat leader. 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