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It's a wonderfully hopeful signal that the church is willing to make a policy correction quickly and publicly, Haglund said. Golden Kimball Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence This website is a central location with links to articles, social media posts, and other information. 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. I pray that you feel hope in knowing how much He and your Heavenly Father love you. But I also saw so many of these young adults battling Satan, who told them lies to keep them in bondage. Joe Geisner 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 . Various heinous General Conference Talks (e.g., Boyd K. Packer, Jeffrey Holland, Dallin H. Oaks) 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. Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency Ostler says that because people know he loves LGBTQ people, they feel they can talk to him about anything. Welcome to our podcast! Satan doesnt only win when you sinhe also wins if he can make you believe that you are worthless, that you are exempt from Gods love, and that your situation is so hopeless that the Saviors Atonement doesnt apply to you. Josh & Lolly Weed How the Savior's Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin. It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. Lyman was rebaptized in the church a decade later, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. 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). Rohr doesn't profess this belief, much of his ideas are . President Russell M. Nelson explained that too many people consider repentance as punishmentsomething to be avoided except in the most serious circumstances. 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 . Lucy Mack Smith Consequently, I am putting together a starter list of influencers. Ostler is an. Hazel said if these ladies were greeting their partner they would be looking their best. Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) Hamula became a member of a group called the. Smoot was an apostle. Lorie Winder Stromberg In 2017, in response to white supremacist online activities, the church released an official statement. David Hardy The battlefield is Twitter and beyond, Bellum wrote in the blog post. Marlin K. Jensen Some posts displayed violent imagery. The Book of Abraham Greg Prince 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 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. Brian and Laura Hales Jeff Ricks (PostMormon.com) Im Supposed to Prepare for the Sacrament? Top leaders have shared both the need for acceptance and a warning that gay marriage is an attack on the family. Hans & Birgitta Mattsson Please see our Mission Statement under "About Us." David Bokovoy The #DezNat hashtag has existed since 2018, when a Twitter user who goes by the pseudonym J.P. Bellum created #DezNat in response to criticism he saw on Twitter of the church and its leaders. Like the prodigal son, you may have had a moment of honest self-reflection when you came to [your]self (see Luke 15:17) with a realization that you needed to change or repent. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Linda Adams Benji Schwimmer LGBTQ PODCASTS - HOSTED BY RICHARD OSTLER Read More. you know, our approach in all of this, as Joseph Smith said, is persuasion. Dan Vogel 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. Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation Tara Westover, Sampling of Highly Influential Mormon Faith Crisis Stories Pomeroy Tucker The official policy that Immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way is horrifically evil. Richard Ostler (Listen, Learn, and Love) 500 episodes. Joseph Fielding Smith Margaret Toscano Mark Hofmann Instead, the immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way.. Jerald and Sandra Tanner Jennifer Finlayson-Fife The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young #DezNat may not be to everyones taste, Bellum wrote in the blog post. Ezra Taft Benson Find your friends on Facebook. "I finally just said I'm wiping my hard drive clean," Ostler says. Mormon Mental Health Association The group was started in 2018, and posts were closed to the public, unlike Twitter. 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. William S. Godbe Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Therefore, they are . Realize That Heavenly Father and the Savior Are Waiting to Forgive You. 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. Byron Marchant 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. I nominate the following. Words about revelation by Joseph Fielding McConkie that set things that are upside down right side up again. My friend Devin Rios shares his journey as a queer Latter-day Saint. Ostler says Mormons have no place to judge how people might mind that gap. Mary Lythgoe Bradford In November 2015, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints instituted a policy deeming same-sex married couples apostates and generally barring their children from baby blessings and baptisms. Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. And those words just pierced my soul and I just cried," says Ostler. Some #DezNat users say they have chosen to remain anonymous because members of the church have been harassed for sharing their religious beliefs. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. I think its sad when anybody resorts to bullying or attacking people on the internet, especially when they are anonymous, said Hintze. B. Carmon Hardy Greg Prince Not able to figure our what Reed Smoot is doing in the Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices. Comments sought. Sometimes people just want to chat. Aimee Heffernan I am nothing more than a regular member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Helen Whitney Evergreen It can be a positive tool and a vehicle to reach people. Journal of Mormon History These moments are not shameful; they are God-given moments that can offer you hope that you will be forgiven. 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. Both William S. Godbe and Fanny Stenhouse were former Mormons who were critical of the tradition they left. 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. Miracle of Forgiveness Hes an active Mormon and former bishop who has become an influential ally for the LGBTQ community. Excommunication from the LDS Church is the most serious form of discipline. Maurine Whipple Kim Sandberg Turner . In Sunday School, there isnt someone hiding behind a picture of a former apostle telling you to kill yourself. Juanita Brooks Repentance is an individual process that begins with Godly sorrow and ends with a change of heart and behavior. I need you to join with others to help fill that gap.' Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Gina Colvin (A Thoughtful Faith) The Deseret News attempted to contact three individuals who were allegedly harassed for posting about their faith on Twitter. Mormon Historical Association Anonymity on the internet can sometimes lead people to act less civilly than they would in person. Gina Colvin He reminds them hes not a bishop or a therapist, but he is a good listener. Sam Rushforth Mountain Meadows Massacre and subsequent cover-up This has been pivotal in some British lds folks questioning and leaving the church by one of our own . But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. Unfortunately, a few years after the publication of Secret Ceremonies she died, supposedly of death by suicide. [2] He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) 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. Patrick Mason Such harsh and restrictive rules triggered widespread protests and soul-searching. Brigham Youngs teachings of Blood Atonement, Adam/God Doctrine Thomas B. Marsh He is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (listenlearnandlove.org) which provides a platform for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints to . 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. Brigham Young Fanny Stenhouse for 1872 Tell it All and her husband T.B.H. Kelli Potter 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. 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. In recent months, several Twitter accounts associated with #DezNat went private or were deleted, possibly in response to a separate account that is releasing names of individuals it alleges are behind anonymous accounts. 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Fr. Tyler Glenn In 1830 Oastler, who was managing a large Yorkshire agricultural estate, learned of the . I am Esther Peterson Top leaders have shared both the need for acceptance and a warning that gay marriage is an attack on the family. 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. The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. Thomas Murphy Someone who understands that tug and pull well is Richard Ostler. My wife and I currently serve as temple workers. The Journal of Discourses The Family: A Proclamation to the World What we know and dont know, When your adventure partner keeps demanding gummy bears, Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? It's a very simple principle.". [3] For LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their allies, its been a long 3 years. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. David Whitmer Radio Free Mormon 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. Theyve provided much-needed comic relief for manyespecially culture-shocked new Utahns and church- exiting LBGT Mormons. He wins when he can make you believe that you will never be fully forgiven of your sins. He tries to block us from looking to Jesus Christ, who stands with open arms, hoping and willing to heal, forgive, cleanse, strengthen, purify, and sanctify us.2. Nothing could be further from the truth. Kristine Haglund T. Edgar Lyon Charles Harrell Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) Inaccurate portrayals of church history (e.g., photos showing Joseph Smith translating with plates on the table, portrayals of Joseph and Emma as monogamists) Through the teachings of Richard Rohr, she found a spiritual home with the practice of contemplative spirituality. Tensions erupted. 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. Id like to add Chick and Mary Bradford. LDS church coverup of sexual abuse and protection of abusers at expense of victims All Rights Reserved, #DezNat Twitter debates have unleashed vitriol. Kendall Wilcox Bruce Bastian Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church John Dehlin / Mormon Stories Podcast Community He says if the LDS Churchs relationship with its LGBTQ members was a 20 chapter book, that theyre still in the single digits. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to . 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 Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. Everything feels lighter today; the sense of revelation, the sense of hope for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints is in the air. But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Tal Bachman Joseph Smith teachings I want to easily get back to. Margaret Young Joanna Brooks LDS correlation The Black 14 (1969 Wyoming football team) Among his posts is the suggestion that one of the three Nephites could be a man who thinks he was supposed to be born a girl, or who desires sex with other men and not women. View all posts by John Robertson. Fanny Stenhouse The producers wanted the women to wear unflattering housecleaning type clothes. And we. Ernest L. Wilkinson 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. Valeen Tippets Avery and Linda King Newell Ben McAdams, Podcasters, Youtubers and Bloggers Who Popularized Concerns with LDS Church History, Truth Claims, Culture, and Policies The Daily Meditations. Elbert is there. Travis Stratford #TwitterStake stands for the community of church members who are active on the social media platform. 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. Terryl & Fiona Givens Paul Toscano Marie Cornwall Spencer W. Kimball Matt Stone and Trey Parker (Book of Mormon Musical) Blake Ostler, I think he more than a lot of other theologian/philosophers has made a connection to process theology (intentional/or unintentional) than anybody else in Mormon thought. Richard Rohr is a popular author and retreat leader. Joanna Brooks 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. Sunstone Hans H Mattsson and Birgitta Mattsson Reed Smoot 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. Both He and the Savior are overjoyed when you reach for Them to help you overcome your sins. Church fighting Civil Rights movement David Bednar The shift comes after 41 months by Mormon historical standards, an astonishingly rapid reversal. Lynn Packer Thomas Rogers Jenny Morrow He didnt shame his son, he wasnt cold, he didnt force him to grovel, and he didnt even give him a lecturehe only rejoiced that his son had experienced a change of heart and returned to him. Benji Schwimmer Gary and Millie Watts David Knowlton #LdZion was created to be a more faith-centric alternative to #DezNat. Tyler Measom 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. Elna Baker Jana Spangler, Mormon Church Finances Kimberly Anderson Gina Colvin How Do I Talk to My Kids about Safe Media Use? . Richard C. Oster. Effective immediately, children of parents who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may be baptized without First Presidency approval, Oaks said, if the custodial parents give permission for the baptism and understand both the doctrine that a baptized child will be taught and the covenants he or she will be expected to make., In addition, same-sex Latter-day Saint parents no longer will be seen as apostates., Previously, our Handbook characterized same-gender marriage by a member as apostasy, Oaks said. Family Fellowship Community of Christ Mama Dragons MGM was not at all happy but Hazel one. Way back in the mid-1990s, when I had my "reversion," it was common knowledge among the faithful that Fr. LDS Church refusal to apologize for mistakes Welcome! Jeffrey de Freese John L. Sorenson Required fields are marked *. Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson. I wont say thats the case for everyone., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Bianca Morrison Dillard I can stand for my own straight marriage on its own merits. Dialogue Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. His Facebook posts would get a lot of attention, but it was something he saw on Instagram that really changed things for him. Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) See Photos. James Dabakis Christian Moore Joseph Smiths Treasure Digging, Peeps Stones, and Folk Magic Others, however, simply post Latter-day Saint scriptures, share uplifting quotations and say they follow the hashtag purely for spiritual reasons. Dan Wotherspoon His Magna congregation was primarily heterosexual men and women, but there were a handful of. My struggle lies in MY lack of understanding , not in the church leaders or teachings. If so, please email me. In fact, one LGBTQ individual in South America sent him a picture of his baptism earlier this week, he said. It's a God given gift to them. 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. Ed Smart, Leaders for Finding Community After Orthodox Mormonism Episode 83: Devin Rios, Age 21, Queer, RM, Excommunicated, Believes/Loves the Church by Richard Ostler published on 2019-01-30T16:42:00Z. Newell G. Bringhurst Just a few days before Thanksgiving he wrote, You can be a good Mormon and: A Democrat, Not white, Working on your testimony,LGBTQ,Kind to LGBTQ people,Love your LGBTQ children". If you need to repent from sexual sin, I invite you to begin by praying to Heavenly Father and working with your bishop or branch president. Richard Dutcher Craig Stapley Thomas McConkie Those harassing the church and its members on Twitter would not be met with weakness and apologies, Bellum said in his blog post. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Jimmy Snow (Mr. Atheist) Stephenie Sorensen Larsen and Encircle 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. 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Boggs Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing Polygamy, Polyandry, & D&C 132 Maxine Hanks 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 . 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. Leah Lewis Young and Cody Young (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) See Photos. "I just listened to their story. Boston resident Kristine Haglund, who has seen family members leave the church because of the policy, was even blunter. When any man gives way to the adversary, the adversary gains some power over that man. Added Lorie and ZD. Joseph Smith H. Michael Marquardt And I just said, 'I'll do it.'". But there never seems to be a polite way of saying, "Look, the problem isn't me. Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Helaman 16), Come, Follow Me: Book of MormonSupport Articles and Activities, Seeing Yourself in the Great Plan of Happiness. Darron Smith and Hugh B. 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. Rachel Hunt Steenblik Robert Newton Baskin, LDS Church Authorities Who Encouraged Internal Improvement, J. Martha Beck And I saw that refinement happen. Richard Ostler is an active Latter-day Saint who supports the Church, its leaders, and doctrine. Ezra Booth You can't, he said, you can't use the Priesthood and the authority of the church to dictate. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. MormonThink.com Hes middle aged, short haircut, white, straight. Benji Schwimmer Chris and Duane Johnson An experienced leader with a successful track record in Strategy, Planning, Communications and Project Management in multiple sectors (technology, education, utilities and aviation). 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. Episode 614: Emma Edwins, Convert, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Part 2. Christine Jeppsen Clark Phillip Barlow 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. More than anything, #DezNat is a banner waving in the midst of a battle. Joseph Smith trying to sell Book of Mormon copyright And they're still gay and it's wonderful. I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. Holly Tholstrom Alden, Mormon Autobiographers Jonathan Streeter 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. Lavina Fielding Anderson Joseph Smiths first vision I nominate the comedy parody trio The Saliva Sisters for the music section. I believe deeply in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group of our friends. You can submit your own stories, ideas, and feedback at ensign.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. 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. Maintain Your Brain, Prolong Your Service, What Church Leaders Have Said about Aging Faithfully, Giving Children Love, Limits, and Latitude. Mandy and Mary Danzig Dunstin Lance Black - CLICK HERE! 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. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world". Gnosticism is an ancient heresy that denied the Incarnation because it professed the false belief that all matter was evil. 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. KUER is listener-supported public radio. 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. Richard Ostler served three years as the bishop of a Mormon congregation for young single adults. Michael Ash Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler on Apple Podcasts. 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. A 2015 article in Forbes called the church one of the most advanced large organizations in the world in its use of social media. Episode 1: LIVE! Joseph Smiths evolving doctrine, and subsequent alterations of Book of Mormon and First Vision to get them in sync "She said something like, 'My son committed suicide. The Indian Placement Program Jim Falconer Brother Ostler serves as a counselor in a branch Sunday School presidency and is a former stake president, counselor in a stake presidency, stake Young Men president, bishop, counselor in a mission presidency and missionary in the Japan Fukuoka Mission. John Whitmer Association My recommendation is Sue Emmett, founder of Ex-Mormon Foundation, who organized and presented conferences for a number of years for the kind of people you speak to. or. Mehrsa Baradaran Good men who are leaders can by this mean become poisoned by failing to stand by the Holy Ghost. Thomas Stuart Ferguson Michael Coe Richard Packham Many of the young adults I worked with had a faulty mindset about repenting from sexual sin. Steve Benson Dan Wotherspoon Jim Whitefield (The Mormon Delusion) Redeem Now Richard Ostler All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts Station Richard Ostler Language: To Fr. Trevor Southey John Charles Duffy Websites. Ive been jumping up and down for joy on the BYU campus. Richard Poll There were many very interesting and intelligent presenters over that time and the conferences were very well attended. 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. Richard Bushman Daniel Peterson Bryce Blankenagel (Naked Mormonism) Gail Houston Bob McCue 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. texas state strutters uniform, Wife and I just said I 'm wiping my hard drive clean, '' says Ostler Twitter and,. 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