Yes, actually, LDS rhetoric does encourage parents to other their LGBTQ children

I recently posted a status update regarding the rhetoric the church uses that leads to homophobia among its members. In some of the comments on that post and on versions others shared of that post, people were denying that this rhetoric exists. I thought I’d take recent examples of general conference talks and Ensign articles to show how homophobia is taught to Latter-day Saints in official ways, even if they are covert or indirect.

Race

Why opposing minority reparations is racist

Have you ever seen white people complain when governments pay reparations to marginalized groups for the oppressive actions of previous governments, particularly regarding people of colour? Have you seen them say something like “They’ve already paid them enough. It’s in the past. Let’s move on.”?

This position is racist. Continue reading “Why opposing minority reparations is racist”

Scriptures

Do we need to prove scriptural events actually occurred?

Why are Christians so intent on proving that scriptural events occurred and that they occurred as described in scripture? Continue reading Do we need to prove scriptural events actually occurred?

Prayer, Testimony, Truth

Mormons are Mormon because their parents were Mormon

Most Mormons are Mormon not because the church is true, but because their parents were Mormon. Ask any person of faith what their religion is and what their parents’ religion is, and there’s a super good chance they’re the same. Continue reading Mormons are Mormon because their parents were Mormon

Faith crisis series

Why I stay

Someone recently asked me why I stay in the LDS church. Continue reading Why I stay

LGBTQ

Supporting your LGBTQ child isn’t enough

Recently, I shared a video on Facebook that discussed the importance of LGBTQ youth receiving family support. Continue reading “Supporting your LGBTQ child isn’t enough”

Scriptures

Scripture is historically inaccurate

Scripture is a horrible source to prove historical accuracy. History is skewed. All history. Each historical account we read was … Continue reading Scripture is historically inaccurate

Race

Is being not racist enough?

“I’m not racist.” Have you heard people say this? Have you said it? What does this mean exactly? What does … Continue reading Is being not racist enough?

LGBTQ

Why straight people are uncomfortable with gay people

You know how every time Pride Month comes around with the parades and coloured crosswalks, you start seeing comments like, “I don’t care if you’re gay, just don’t shove your sexuality in my face.”?
?Well, I’ve been thinking about that. Continue reading Why straight people are uncomfortable with gay people

Technology

5 ways technology makes the world a better place

Not that long ago, it would’ve been unheard of to start a conversation about how prevalent and beneficial technology was. When it was all just starting out, people were enjoying it, but not totally grasping just how much change would happen. Most people figured that the tech was around to stay but didn’t question how or if that technology would get any major updates. Continue reading “5 ways technology makes the world a better place”