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. 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. John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. Its not a mechanical process or a checklist process, and its available to all. Bruce R. McConkie "I just listened to their story. Tensions erupted. Book of Commandments / The Doctrine and Covenants These changes do not represent a shift in church doctrine related to marriage or the commandments of God in regard to chastity and morality, the release said. With Him, you can put your sins behind you and become once again as white as snow. With Him, you can become better than you once were. Steve and Barb Young I have never found ANY GC talk heinous. He has officiated mass weddings for gay couples, even though. Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has released additional statements in the past calling for understanding and compassion on issues of race, politics and same-sex marriage. I will then publish your profile as its own post, and put a link to it here. Steven Hassan, Environmentalism Joanna Brooks What about the *Redd Family*? Mehrsa Baradaran Haley Wilson Lemmn Julie de Azevedo-Hanks Welcome to our podcast! Sonia Johnson 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. Judith Dushku Laci Green Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? Holly Tholstrom Alden, Mormon Autobiographers The producers wanted the women to wear unflattering housecleaning type clothes. Spencer W. Kimball Patriarchal blessings not coming true Other members of the church are trying to foster a more respectful dialogue. 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. Instead, the immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way.. Richard Sherman, the 49ers' veteran cornerback, was born in Compton in March 1988. It's a very simple principle.". In addition to this list, it would be nice to crowd-source written profiles and photos for each of these individuals and organizations. Zelophehads Daughters Blog Tyler Glenn The Deseret News reviewed documents, allegedly compiled by a group called Utah Anti-Fascists, that claim to identify Cicotte as the user behind the @JReubenCIark account. White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them. He assumed he would return as nothing more than a hired servant. But truly, he was still a beloved son, just as you will always be a divine and beloved daughter or son of God. Terryl & Fiona Givens Four decades earlier, in 1943, then-apostle Richard R. Lyman was excommunicated from the church for adultery. Ostler began to feel transformed by these experiences, and he began writing about it. Michael Brown (Mormon Stories Truth Claims Essays), LGBTQ Advocacy and Activism Another Heresy from Richard Rohr. Richard Ostler, who became an LGBT ally within the church while serving as bishop of a Young Single Adult ward said the updated policies accomplish that. He invited them out for dinner just to chat. Craig Vernon He wants you to understand the doctrine for exactly as it is: your sins shall be white as snownot pink. Newell G. Bringhurst Charles Larson (By His Own Hand Upon Papyrus) When any man gives way to the adversary, the adversary gains some power over that man. According to a LinkedIn page associated withCicottes name, he graduated from Brigham Young Universitys law school in 2008 and worked as a clerk in the Utah County Attorneys Office for nearly two years. Richard H. Ostler, a former YSA bishop, speaks 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. Church fighting ERA movement Jim Whitefield (The Mormon Delusion) Margaret Toscano Kelli Potter The LDS Gospel Topics Essays A little note on men like Joseph Smith and Moses, Joseph Smiths vision explaining a key point about D&C 132 and polygamy. See Photos. Peggy Fletcher Stack I am Sarah Sample Please see our Mission Statement under "About Us." Jerald and Sandra Tanner When we heard the news this morning, we were crying and hugging each other but, at the same time, remembering all the LGBT members we saw being excommunicated and dying by suicide because of the [2015] policy., Hansen, who also is on the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition, still mourns the many who are no longer with us. Required fields are marked *. While many #DezNat followers are still active on social media, people presumed to be behind the accounts are being exposed. Ostler realized he was confronting a lot of misunderstanding about what it meant to be gay and Mormon, and he wanted to start from scratch. Richard Dutcher Realize That Heavenly Father and the Savior Are Waiting to Forgive You. We cant wait to hear from you. 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. As a prominent scientist, devoted family man and servant in the Lord's vineyard (including six LDS missions, service as the mission president in Argentina and president of the Missionary Training Center in Santiago, Chile), Gramps was able to offer unique answers to a myriad of real-life questions. This has brought back painful memories and I have cried over the news. 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. I could provide a list of early and prominent former Mormons. [2] He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. The shift comes after 41 months by Mormon historical standards, an astonishingly rapid reversal. 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. The term sexuality means different things to different people, but in this context, we are talking specifically about our sexual feelings and identity. Brother Jake (Jake Frost) Daniel Peterson 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. His philosophy combines Christianity, Jungian psychology, and a variety of insights gained from eastern religions. John Hamer (Community of Christ Toronto) No signup or install needed. The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. Mark E. Peterson Abusive priesthood leaders Therefore, they are . John Gee He is waiting for you and wants to forgive you. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He reminds them hes not a bishop or a therapist, but he is a good listener. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world". If you would like to do a write-up, please email me your profile at mormonstories@gmail.com with Influencer in the title. Join to connect. The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young If we wont exercise proper judgment against such characters as Papa Ostler (and there are many such characters in the church now), then in time we may find many of our leaders embracing his doctrine, because you cant disobey God without giving power to the devil. Patrick F. Bagley Answer: For whatever good he does, Fr. 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Bryce Blankenagel (Naked Mormonism) Jeni and Clint Margin (THRIVE), Proponents of Progressive and Post-Mormon Mental, Family, Sexual Health, and Spirituality Jeff Ricks (PostMormon.com) Family Fellowship 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. Erika Munson The battlefield is Twitter and beyond, Bellum wrote in the blog post. Lyman was rebaptized in the church a decade later, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Ed Decker (Godmakers) Jacinda Ardern Ally Isom Terry Tempest Williams, Proponents of Changes to Harmful LDS Policies and Practices PublishedDecember 1, 2017 at 10:15 AM MST. If so, please email me. Robert Kirby While Bellum contends #DezNat is not political, some followers use the hashtag to comment on current affairs. Esther Peterson Marty Erickson He says if the LDS Churchs relationship with its LGBTQ members was a 20 chapter book, that theyre still in the single digits. 500 episodes. 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. My role as bishop was to help young adults draw on the Saviors power and the blessings of His Atonement. Richard Rohr also holds to a more "New Age version" of Jesus. She was once the most famous, most sought after musician in the world. But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. Brigham Young Kelly Clark (Portland) Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) Some are finding that anonymity is a shallow protection. Rod Decker It was a lovely social experience as well. Hugh B. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. And they would be Monday night through Thursday night, Friday and Saturday afternoons," Ostler says. John Larsen & Zilpha Bradshaw (Mormon Expression Podcast) How the Savior's Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin. Aimee Heffernan 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. I believe this is the right message to members of the church to not single out those in same-sex marriages.. . Join Facebook to connect with Richard Ostler and others you may know. On Thursday, the Utah-based faith walked back all the hotly disputed elements. Peggy Fletcher Stack Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) See Photos. Jeremy Runnells Mama Dragons Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book Jon Ogden Some posts displayed violent imagery. 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. #LdZion was created to be a more faith-centric alternative to #DezNat. But its going to be hell if we do. Joseph Fielding Smith It has to be gentleness, persuasion, love unfeigned as the words are in the scripture. Jeffrey R. Holland Thomas McConkie 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. A. 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. But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Tom Christofferson, gay brother of Latter-day Saint apostle D. Todd Christopher, Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family.. Gary and Millie Watts Rohr postulates that Jesus and Christ are two distinct beings; that Jesus was a man who lived 2000 years ago, and that Christ is an eternal being. Brian and Laura Hales William S. Godbe Denver Snuffer Our goal is to bring together various resources for Latter-day Saints who wish to learn more about our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Christian Moore Recommended: Atheist Group Excommunicates Richard Dawkins for Transgender Heresy In particular, the organization cited a tweet in which Dawkins told readers to "discuss" any potential connection. I imagine that the prodigal son, not understanding the power of the Savior and the blessings of His Atonement, predetermined that his potential, worth, and future had changed because of his sins. 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! David and Lars Nielsen, Progressive and Post-Mormon Philanthropy Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. But then the father put a robe on his sons shoulders and a ring on his finger. The vitriol contrasts sharply from other movements on Latter-day Saint social media, like the annual #LightTheWorld Christmas campaign and last years Thanksgiving-time #GiveThanks campaign. Ed Smart, Leaders for Finding Community After Orthodox Mormonism I think he should be added to the list. An experienced leader with a successful track record in Strategy, Planning, Communications and Project Management in multiple sectors (technology, education, utilities and aviation). 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. When the 2015 policy came to light, Richard Ostler was a lay bishop to a Latter-day Saint congregation in Magna of single adults, some of whom were gay. Cecelia Konchar Farr Louis Midgley Episode 614: Emma Edwins, Convert, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Part 2. Wardless Podcast Sam Young Hes also an unassuming source for these types of inclusive messages. This is an impressive list. Benji Schwimmer While we still consider such a marriage to be a serious transgression, it will not be treated as apostasy for purposes of church discipline. Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount It's a God given gift to them. "She said something like, 'My son committed suicide. 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. Joe Geisner In August that year, gangsta-rap group N.W.A. Mithryn from Reddit A report suggests it will, Why the Christian flag can fly on this government flagpole, The unique stories and struggles of Latino Muslims. Seeking Feedback and Profiles: Do you have ideas for others to add to the list? 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. Not long ago, on his way to the post office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Richard Rohr, a seventy-six-year-old Franciscan friar, had a spiritual experience. Bianca Morrison Dillard Kim Sandberg Turner Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. Open Stories Foundation David Bednar Journal of Mormon History You can't, he said, you can't use the Priesthood and the authority of the church to dictate. Marvin S. Hill Author of Leonard Arrington Richard C. Oster. 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. 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. Fanny Stenhouse Mary Lythgoe Bradford This Book was given to me by an active LDS Temple Worker who was so upset by reading its contents of unrefuted, documented church history; he was burning the book, page by page as he read it. D&C 29:40 Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partake of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation. 4:50 PM (6 minutes ago) The Deseret News attempted to contact three individuals who were allegedly harassed for posting about their faith on Twitter. Carol Lynn Pearson My name is Richard Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City. Richard Rohr was a dissident, New Age guru-priest to be avoided at all costs. The stereotype of women of color ended with her. Episode 615: Bonnie Young, Author of Sex Educated: Letters from a LDS Therapist to Her Younger Self. Benchmark Books Team (Curt Bench, Chris Bench, and Bryan Buchanan). . 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). Alma 5: 60 And now I say unto you that the good shepherd doth call after you; and if you will hearken unto his voice he will bring you into his fold, and ye are his sheep; and he commandeth you that ye suffer no ravenous wolf to enter among you, that ye may not be destroyed. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Makers of Big Love When any leader, in the name of mercy, fails to exercise church discipline according to the revelations and the dictates of the Holy Ghost, then the adversary gains greater power over that man. A #DezNat page on Facebook had just 124 followers in 2019 but now has more than 1,000. Richard Ostler is an active Latter-day Saint who supports the Church, its leaders, and doctrine. Ina Mae Murri and Stella Lopez-Armijo (San Francisco chapter of Affirmation in 1979) We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen . BYU FARMS Jenny Morrow Stephen H. Urquhart His Magna congregation was primarily heterosexual men and women, but there were a handful of. MGM was not at all happy but Hazel one. You can contact me at richard@ostlergroup.com or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). He who loveth father and mother more than me. These moments are not shameful; they are God-given moments that can offer you hope that you will be forgiven. What we know and dont know, When your adventure partner keeps demanding gummy bears, Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? Deborah Lakkes memoir Secret Ceremonies, was the first book I found that detailed specifics of temple rituals. 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. Dan Reynolds and Wane Sermon (Imagine Dragons) While Fr. The American Humanist . Symmetry Solutions, Musicians, Artists Who Promoted Social Justice and Supported Struggling Mormons Through Their Art Simon Southerton Find your friends on Facebook. NorthStar Dallin H. Oaks 'Listen, Learn and Love' podcast hosted by Richard Ostler. Hundreds, maybe more, resigned their church membership. William and Jane Law Both William S. Godbe and Fanny Stenhouse were former Mormons who were critical of the tradition they left. Also Lester Bush. And we. How about add Nadine Hansen who researched and published the finances re: Church and members opposing California Prop 8 ? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Following the prophet through practical examples. News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. I can stand for my own straight marriage on its own merits. The last church leader removed before Lee was Richard R. Lyman, who was excommunicated in 1943 for adultery but baptized again 11 years later. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. And I just said, 'I'll do it.'". In explaining the unexpected turnaround, Nelson said in a news release that the Lord leads the church revelation upon revelation., Nelsons second counselor, Henry B. Eyring, also emphasized the Latter-day Saint belief in continuing revelation., We need the Lords direction to meet changing circumstances, Eyring said in the release, and he has guided changes in practice and policy throughout the history of the church., The First Presidency said the policy changes come after an extended period of counseling with our brethren in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and after fervent, united prayer to understand the will of the Lord on these matters.. But how is that acceptable on the internet?. Dialogue I nominate the following. Miracle of Forgiveness Theyve provided much-needed comic relief for manyespecially culture-shocked new Utahns and church- exiting LBGT Mormons. Thanks, Donna! you know, our approach in all of this, as Joseph Smith said, is persuasion. Mormon Mental Health Association 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'. California Proposition 8 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. Boyd Peterson He takes stories of suicidal thoughts very seriously. Laura Compton and Nadine McCombs Hansen Twitter might not be the best place for that, but it might be for some people.. Brian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity) Tyler Glenn Alan Blodgett Mandy Danzig Rohr are taken from his book Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer. For me, its been a great place of learning and growth and expansion of my views, and my capacity to understand and love people, said Hintze. 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. Boredom at church It is for families, individuals, local leaders, and LGBTQ+ members. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Many tweets associated with the hashtag mirror the hateful dialogue pervasive among followers of extremist movements. Thank you for everything you and Margi do! Martha Bradley Gina Colvin Excommunication from the LDS Church is the most serious form of discipline. Bengt Washburn Richard Rohr, O.F.M., is not a reliable teacher of the Catholic Faith. In subsequent months and years, several more were excommunicated, and the church continues to punish members who voice unacceptable opinions about the faith. Mandy and Mary Danzig It was during that time that three gay men in his congregation confided in him about their faith struggles, and it began to change the way he saw the LGBTQ community. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Two scriptures that fit very nicely here: Fr. Martha Bradley Im Supposed to Prepare for the Sacrament? Doctrine of a dark skin curse (both of African-descent, and Native Americans via Book of Mormon) Tom Christofferson, gay brother of Latter-day Saint apostle D. Todd Christopher, praised the move for taking away some of the heartache for gay parents and dropping the apostasy nomenclature. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation Nadine McCombs Hansen Reed Durham This website is a central location with links to articles, social media posts, and other information. In his book, he includes hundreds of personal . 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. My friend Devin Rios shares his journey as a queer Latter-day Saint. Annie C. Tanner, Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices, Eber D. Howe Welcome! MAMA OSTLER'S MAN , Father of 6 , LDS , LGBTQ ALLY , Author , Podcaster listenlearnandlove.org, papaostler.com. On Thursday, Ostler was among those who celebrated the churchs new stance. In . Kudos to Sue and all those who helped her. Not able to figure our what Reed Smoot is doing in the Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices. Comments sought. 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.. 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. You are allowed to feel anger, frustration, joy, elation, pain, sorrow, hope, skepticism, faith and forgiveness. Greg Prince To Fr. I believe at the congregation level everyone should welcome, there shouldnt be any belief or behavior hurdle," says Ostler. Joseph Smith LDS Church refusal to apologize for mistakes Ezra Booth Inspired by what he heard he applied for the Kroc Fellowship at NPR headquarters in DC and to his surprise, he got it. Joseph Smith III Finally, as this list is in no way comprehensive, I would be thrilled if this list motivates others to create better lists. In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) This post was shared nearly a thousand times and even created a genuine dialogue in the comments. Richard Rohr is a popular author and retreat leader. Evergreen International Church members who promote or pursue a white culture or white supremacy agenda are not in harmony with the teachings of the Church.. Joseph Smiths Treasure Digging, Peeps Stones, and Folk Magic Chris and Duane Johnson The people who use #DezNat are few in number but very vocal. 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.' Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing B. 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