Stenhouse for his 1873 The Rocky Mountain Saints. They did expose it all, from the inside. He quotes often from the early church fathers and Thomas Merton, but also the Dalai Lama, Islamic Sufi writers, and Hindus. Works at www.ostlergroup.com. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Dan Reynolds and Wane Sermon (Imagine Dragons) This has brought back painful memories and I have cried over the news. Fanny Stenhouse Joanna Brooks Taylor Petrey David Whitmer John & Margi Dehlin Anthony D. Miller 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. Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. Finally, as this list is in no way comprehensive, I would be thrilled if this list motivates others to create better lists. Omar and Nancy Kader (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint temple in downtown Salt Lake City. An experienced leader with a successful track record in Strategy, Planning, Communications and Project Management in multiple sectors (technology, education, utilities and aviation). Jonathan Streeter After some small talk, I asked him why he had called us in. It's a very simple principle.". Louis Midgley Ostler is an. Also Lester Bush. 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 . Please see our Mission Statement under "About Us." I came to know about Richard Ostler the same way many people do, through his Facebook posts. Community of Christ 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. The Journal of Discourses #LdZion was created to be a more faith-centric alternative to #DezNat. It was basically a full-time job, but he felt it was important to give everyone the opportunity to meet with him, and he felt the best way to serve them was to listen. 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. In subsequent months and years, several more were excommunicated, and the church continues to punish members who voice unacceptable opinions about the faith. Journalists, Radio, Magazines Classicianus wrote afterwards to Augustine of Hippo to intercede for him with Auxilius. We are optimistic that a majority of people whatever their beliefs and orientations long for better understanding and less contentious communications. 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. [3] 500 episodes. It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. Lee is a graduate of Brigham Young University and is also fascinated with the way religion intersects with the culture and communities of the Beehive State. Hugh Nibley In fact, one LGBTQ individual in South America sent him a picture of his baptism earlier this week, he said. The Excommunication of: The September Six, Denver Snuffer, Kate Kelly, John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, Sam Young, Cody and Leah Young 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 Fielding Smith 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. Hundreds, maybe more, resigned their church membership. Here are three lessons we can learn from the prodigal son: Know That Realizing You Need to Repent Is the First Step. and 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. Jane Manning James Richard Poll Ann Eliza Young Haley Wilson Lemmn Holly Tholstrom Alden, Mormon Autobiographers Lee Hale began listening to KUER while he was teaching English at a Middle School in West Jordan (his one hour commute made for plenty of listening time). While many #DezNat followers are still active on social media, people presumed to be behind the accounts are being exposed. Natasha Helfer Parker It's a God given gift to them. Jenny Morrow I nominate Jim Whitfield Jim has written the Mormon delusion series 1-5 . 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. The official policy that Immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way is horrifically evil. Added Lorie and ZD. 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. 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.. Sarah Sample Dan Wotherspoon 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. That led to a mini-faith crisis, Ostler wrote in an email. FAIRMormon News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. David Ostler (my brother, active Latter-day Saint, former Mission President and Stake President) resource center: Welcome to our podcast! Joseph Smith 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. 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. Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson. Thomas McConkie Ostler often gets asked about LDS Church policy and doctrine and whether it can change in the future. The American Humanist . T. Edgar Lyon Julie de Azevedo-Hanks Former YSA bishop and Utah businessman Richard Ostler served a mission in England for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints almost 40 years ago. 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. LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency Create a Written Personal Prevention Plan. Valeen Tippets Avery and Linda King Newell John Charles Duffy Elna Baker All social media can be used for good, or it can be used for bad, said Ostler. Bill Hamblin Mandy and Mary Danzig Joe Geisner I'm realizing that being gay is not a choice. 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. John Dehlin (Mormon Stories Podcast) Sarah Pratt 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. Founders of Exponent II 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. 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. Martha Beck Augustine then wrote to Auxilius on Classicianus's behalf. Jan Shipps You can submit your own stories, ideas, and feedback at ensign.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. 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. Book of Commandments / The Doctrine and Covenants She was once the most famous, most sought after musician in the world. In August that year, gangsta-rap group N.W.A. Families were torn. Lack of Christ-focus at church Some #DezNat users say they have chosen to remain anonymous because members of the church have been harassed for sharing their religious beliefs. LDS/LGBTQ policies that have lead to LDS/LGBTQ suicides Brother Jake (Jake Frost) Jana Reiss Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) 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. Natasha Helfer Parker (Mormon Mental Health) 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. Such harsh and restrictive rules triggered widespread protests and soul-searching. Someone who understands that tug and pull well is Richard Ostler. Thomas B. Marsh This list is grossly inadequate, but I am hopeful that it is better than what is out there now (which is nothing). Anti-science rhetoric (6,000 year earth, global flood, Kolob, evolution bad) Bill Orton Quest for refuge: the Mormon flight from American pluralism 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. The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. KUER is listener-supported public radio. 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. A nonmember parent or parents (including LGBT parents) can request that their baby be blessed by a worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holder, Oaks said. 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