MAMA OSTLER'S MAN , Father of 6 , LDS , LGBTQ ALLY , Author , Podcaster listenlearnandlove.org, papaostler.com. Stephen Carter David Ostler (my brother, active Latter-day Saint, former Mission President and Stake President) resource center: I can stand for my own straight marriage on its own merits. Top leaders have shared both the need for acceptance and a warning that gay marriage is an attack on the family. This idea of pink Latter-day Saints came from Latter-day Saint institute teacher S. Michael Wilcox. In the 2015 . These moments are not shameful; they are God-given moments that can offer you hope that you will be forgiven. Benji Schwimmer Gary and Millie Watts Richard C. Oster. Bill Orton [19] [20] 6th century [ edit] Richard is one of the three most well-known and loved of living Christian contemplative authors, at least among those writing in English (the other two being Cynthia Bourgeault and Thomas. A. His Magna congregation was primarily heterosexual men and women, but there were a handful of. Thomas Rogers View all posts by John Robertson. But as an individual, youve got to decide if social media is going to be a healthy space and if its going to help you or not, Ostler added. LDS General Authorities teaching contradicting doctrine Lyman was rebaptized in the church a decade later, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The vitriol contrasts sharply from other movements on Latter-day Saint social media, like the annual #LightTheWorld Christmas campaign and last years Thanksgiving-time #GiveThanks campaign. Elbert Peck (Sunstone) Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book After all, it was Nelson then the churchs senior apostle who declared in January 2016 that the now-abandoned policy came as a revelation from God to his immediate predecessor, church President Thomas S. Monson, who died in January 2018. Jim Whitefield (The Mormon Delusion) The LDS Temple Endowment Ceremony/Josephs Involvement with Masonry/All the Changes over the years In his book, he includes hundreds of personal . This Book was given to me by an active LDS Temple Worker who was so upset by reading its contents of unrefuted, documented church history; he was burning the book, page by page as he read it. Join Facebook to connect with Richard Ostler and others you may know. J. Bonner Ritchie Hans & Birgitta Mattsson Huge philanthropists to Mo & western/Utah history and culture. Kinderhook plates I am also pleased that same-sex marriage will no longer be considered apostasy but will be treated as other serious transgressions related to living the law of chastity. Words about revelation by Joseph Fielding McConkie that set things that are upside down right side up again. He still preaches at a parish in Albuquerque. But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Bob McCue Effective immediately, children of parents who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may be baptized without First Presidency approval, Oaks said, if the custodial parents give permission for the baptism and understand both the doctrine that a baptized child will be taught and the covenants he or she will be expected to make., In addition, same-sex Latter-day Saint parents no longer will be seen as apostates., Previously, our Handbook characterized same-gender marriage by a member as apostasy, Oaks said. Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence Join to connect. Many tweets associated with the hashtag mirror the hateful dialogue pervasive among followers of extremist movements. 'Listen, Learn and Love' podcast hosted by Richard Ostler. Brian and Laura Hales [3] Ostler gets some naysayers, but overwhelmingly his words strike a chord with people. Martha Bradley Lester Bush 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. Tal Bachman Added Lorie and ZD. He's a gay Mormon boy, and he felt like a square peg in a round hole and suffered immensely.' Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends President Russell M. Nelson has encouraged church members to use social media for good, and church leaders have repeatedly spoken out against racism and bigotry. Shelby Hintze, a producer at KSL and active Latter-day Saint on Twitter, says that if users really intended to follow the counsel of church leaders, they would treat others with love and kindness. Fatimah Salleh But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. All social media can be used for good, or it can be used for bad, said Ostler. I think he should be added to the list. This website is a central location with links to articles, social media posts, and other information. It's a God given gift to them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. released the album "Straight Outta Compton.". Jeffrey de Freese She wrote about the pressure she experienced from family and Ward brothers and sisters who were present, to submit to rituals she was uncomfortable with. These types of thoughts are not from Heavenly Father. Alma 5: 60 And now I say unto you that the good shepherd doth call after you; and if you will hearken unto his voice he will bring you into his fold, and ye are his sheep; and he commandeth you that ye suffer no ravenous wolf to enter among you, that ye may not be destroyed. Hes careful in these situations. Well, I guess we can burn the church as Sodom if thats what we really want. Acts of violence and weapons were discussed. Deborah Lakkes memoir Secret Ceremonies, was the first book I found that detailed specifics of temple rituals. Alex Cooper Listen to Episode 83: Devin Rios, Age 21, Queer, RM, Excommunicated, Believes/Loves The Church and 611 more episodes by Listen, Learn & Love Hosted By Richard Ostler, free! Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? Jon Huntsman Jr., Mary Kaye Huntsman and Family #DezNat isnt the only hashtag that has surfaced among Latter-day Saints on Twitter, though. If you need to repent from sexual sin, I invite you to begin by praying to Heavenly Father and working with your bishop or branch president. Thanks, Donna! Access and subscribe (free) to podcasts at (click on logos below): SoundCloud iTunes Spotify LOOKING FOR OTHER PODCASTS? Dialogue Radio Free Mormon Polygamy, Polyandry, & D&C 132 They incorrectly concluded: With a lot of repenting on my part and a lot of forgiving on the Saviors part, He can change my sins from crimson red to a light shade of pink.1. Lavina Fielding Anderson Gina Colvin Mette Ivie Harrison, Awareness and Support for Mormons in Faith Crisis Omar and Nancy Kader I need you to join with others to help fill that gap.' Brigham Young University. Dan Wotherspoon (Mormon Matters Podcast, Latter-Day Faith) The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. He is often spoken of in glowing terms; and his following continues to grow, spreading through friendship groups and social media. Some were disciplined by the church. Chieko N. Okazaki Russell M. Nelson, We Can Do Better and Be Better, Ensign, May 2019, 67. Fanny Stenhouse But then the father put a robe on his sons shoulders and a ring on his finger. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation After some small talk, I asked him why he had called us in. He almost single handedly revved up Sunstone, expanded and oversaw all the symposiums (both SLC and other cities), all the publication details, etc., for years. John L. Sorenson My friend Devin Rios shares his journey as a queer Latter-day Saint. Create a Written Personal Prevention Plan. Twitter might not be the best place for that, but it might be for some people.. He served as the bishop of a Young Single Adult congregation and says he recently felt inspired. My wife and I currently serve as temple workers. Gnosticism is an ancient heresy that denied the Incarnation because it professed the false belief that all matter was evil. Ben McAdams, Podcasters, Youtubers and Bloggers Who Popularized Concerns with LDS Church History, Truth Claims, Culture, and Policies Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) Teaching How to Be Sexually Pure and Prepared, Abner Garcia and Midalys SotoArecibo, Puerto Rico, How, When, and Why: Talking to Your Children about Sexuality, Laura M. Padilla-Walker and Meg O. Jankovich, Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Alma 3942), Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Alma 4352), Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Alma 5363). I should add you and Nadine as attorneys as well!!! David Whitmer Boyd Peterson In August that year, gangsta-rap group N.W.A. Kudos to Sue and all those who helped her. Little did he know at that time, he would be reunited decades later with one of his fellow missionaries who happened to be a priest, gay and married. They are from Satan, who wants you to think your future is a lost cause because of your mistakes. Russell M. Nelson The producers wanted the women to wear unflattering housecleaning type clothes. Michael Coe 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. Patrick F. Bagley And they're still gay and it's wonderful. The Daily Meditations. Last week I posted a link to a review of Richard Rohr's The Divine Dance, written by Fred Sanders in 2016 soon after Rohr's book was published.Sanders is well-known as a conservative theologian specialising on the question of the Trinity, and his review was pretty scathingleading to my (slightly) tongue in cheek heading 'Just so you know that Richard Rohr is a heretic'. I believe the fathers response stunned the prodigal son. Travis Stratford Works at www.ostlergroup.com. This has brought back painful memories and I have cried over the news. If so, please email me. Mehrsa Baradaran, Mormon Feminism Hundreds, maybe more, resigned their church membership. He says he was born into the bullseye of Mormon privilege. Miracle of Forgiveness Brigham Young Its not a mechanical process or a checklist process, and its available to all. Mark Naugle (Quitmormon), Unintentional Members (People who contributed to the Progressive/Post-Mormon Cause Unintentionally): John Hamer (Community of Christ Toronto) Mark E. Peterson Exmormon Reddit Founders and Mods Mark Hofmann Richard Ostler: 1981 Tartan Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108: Richard Ostler: 6289 S Haven Brook Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Richard Ostler: 3578 Warren Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111: Richard Ostler: 328 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663: Richard Ostler: 1058 Stars Rd, Pocatello, ID 83202: Richard Ostler: 3921 E Dahlia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85032 . Journal of Mormon History The Alaska Department of Law is reviewing Cicottes online activities, The Juneau Empire reports. 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