LDS allyship and Jeffrey Holland’s remarks
Last week—as I’m sure you’ve heard by now—Jeffrey Holland, one of the senior apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ … Continue reading LDS allyship and Jeffrey Holland’s remarks
Tad Callister is trying to repackage the gospel of Jesus as right-wing politics
Tad Callister recently wrote a Church News op-ed, complaining about an attack on the family. However, it’s just a bunch of right-wing talking points disguised as gospel principles. Continue reading Tad Callister is trying to repackage the gospel of Jesus as right-wing politics
How the scriptures changed my view of leadership callings
I was recently called as our ward Sunday School president. Several scriptures have changed how I view leadership callings generally, but my new one specifically. Continue reading How the scriptures changed my view of leadership callings
New calling: Sunday School president
Today, I was sustained as our ward’s Sunday School president. I’m excited about it. I’ve taught quite a bit in … Continue reading New calling: Sunday School president
Mormonism should be at the forefront of the social justice gospel
Mormons are known for right-wing conservatism. But they don’t need to be. There’s plenty of room for social justice. The scriptures even encourage it. Continue reading Mormonism should be at the forefront of the social justice gospel
Did Jesus repent?
If repentance is about erasing sin, then Jesus probably had no reason to repent. But what if it is about something more? Continue reading Did Jesus repent?
Jesus wept.
The shortest verse in the New Testament provides us insight into how we should treat others. Continue reading Jesus wept.
Is faith hoping for things which are not seen, which are true?
Hoping for things that are unseen but are true isn’t faith. Let me explain why. Continue reading Is faith hoping for things which are not seen, which are true?
What David A. Bednar got wrong about eternal marriage
As soon as I saw the article, I knew it’d focus on defending heteronormative marriage as the norm and then outlining why other marriages are abnormal. Continue reading What David A. Bednar got wrong about eternal marriage
To eradicate poverty, we must eradicate the rich
In the March 2020 Ensign, Sharon Eubank, first counsellor in the Relief Society General presidency, wrote an article called “And the Lord Called His People Zion”. There was one particular quote I wanted to highlight that I think embodies general attitudes among the LDS membership towards the poor:
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