Just now I received an email that I want to share with my Mormon brothers and sisters. The Community of Christ, as most of us know, was formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here…
The Gaydy Bunch Part 1
By Esteban Cencerrado Lee-O’Neal When my exwife and I finally faced the last hurdle of our 16 year marriage, it would be the final straw. Even after 12 years in Evergreen, the church’s comnversion therapy program, even after marriage counseling…
A Public Statement in Favor of LGBT Protection in Pocatello, Idaho
By Wayne Schow PANEL PRESENTATION—LGBT PROTECTION ORDINANCE This statement was given in Pocatello on March 20, 2013 at a public forum considering a proposed ordinance that would protect LGBT persons against unfair discrimination in housing and employment. I am pleased…
A Mormon Boy’s Mission to Save His Father
By Jefferson Cloward I was told my father was gay when I was 10 years old. My mom wanted to tell me and my brother before spending a few weeks with my dad and his side of the family to…
June 2012: Watching “Prop 8” With The Kids
A mother writes about how she can maintain her belief when she disagrees with some of the churches actions and the theological framework that she uses: By Mungagungadin (also posted at her blog http://mormontimedisplacedjournal.blogspot.com/) In preparation for taking the big kids to…
Coming Out to a Compassionate Mission President (and Congressman)
Loved long since, and lost awhile By Scott L. Keever (Originally written for his blog February 2012) Some birthday musings I shared yesterday with an online interfaith community. Tomorrow is my birthday. I mention the fact not because I seek attention…