Would anybody have believed on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 that Prop 8 was actually going to propel the movement for marriage equality forward in unprecedented ways? I certainly didn’t, though in praying and seeking comfort from God about this, I…
The Sacred Experience of Knowing the Other
Remarks given at the Affirmation Conference September 14, 2013 I have been cheered lately every time I pass the Lutheran church in my neighborhood. On their marquee they have transposed the words from a familiar Christian children’s song to “Jesus…
A Letter to My LGBT Brothers and Sisters
By Rachel Meigs Manwaring I feel like I’ve finally sorted through my feelings. Get ready for a novel! These last few weeks, I’ve had a little shift in my thinking and understanding. Most of you know that I became interested…
Please Stay
I write this as an activist who is not active in the church. I know that those of you who are are feeling very discouraged after General Conference this week. I know that everyone has reasons to leave the…
The Spiritual Challenge in Mormon Political Support for Gay Marriage
It is a relief that leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now publicly encouraging members of the Church to study out the issues, make up their own minds, and act and vote according to the…
Why
By Patrick Wendel (also published at his blog http://ptrckwndl13.wordpress.com/) Galatians 5:22-23. 22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. I absolutely love this scripture. I…