Dean Byrd Inaccurate portrayals of church history (e.g., photos showing Joseph Smith translating with plates on the table, portrayals of Joseph and Emma as monogamists) This list is grossly inadequate, but I am hopeful that it is better than what is out there now (which is nothing). Repentance is an individual process that begins with Godly sorrow and ends with a change of heart and behavior. Richard Rohr was a dissident, New Age guru-priest to be avoided at all costs. Makers of Big Love Lorie Winder Stromberg Fr. and David Knowlton Linda Adams Joanna Brooks #DezNat, short for Deseret Nation, is not affiliated with or supported by the Deseret News or its owner, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in any way. Valeen Tippets Avery and Linda King Newell Ostler began to feel transformed by these experiences, and he began writing about it. But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. Jon Ogden John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. And I just said, 'I'll do it.'". Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing He hopes they can work with him to make the tent a little bigger. The Alaska Department of Law is reviewing Cicottes online activities, The Juneau Empire reports. The record of our ordinance work on earth must mirror what heaven itself would have recorded if it is to be accepted as a record that is valid both in heaven and on earth. Churchs promotion of conversion/reparative therapy, celibacy, and mixed-orientation marriages for LGBTQ Mormons Time and expense of Redeeming the Dead doctrine making no sense with so much actual pain/suffering in the world It's a very simple principle.". Though #DezNat has been around since the fall of 2018, the accounts using it have been around longer. His philosophy combines Christianity, Jungian psychology, and a variety of insights gained from eastern religions. Jacinda Ardern Patrick F. Bagley or. Mean-spirited comments and name-calling go both ways between #DezNat followers and their opponents on Twitter, but the racist, sexist and homophobic themes of many #DezNat posts have set the hashtag apart. Ideas for better categorization? B. H. Roberts Bianca Morrison Dillard Greg Prince Chieko Okazaki Someone who understands that tug and pull well is Richard Ostler. I came to know about Richard Ostler the same way many people do, through his Facebook posts. The November 2015 Policy, along with its Reversal If you would like to do a write-up, please email me your profile at [email protected] with Influencer in the title. It is well written and researched . See Photos. Jon Huntsman Jr., Mary Kaye Huntsman and Family Im optimistic. He has not been excommunicated, so there may be a range of theology RC church can tolerate. Richard Ostler, who became an LGBT ally within the church while serving as bishop of a Young Single Adult ward said the updated policies accomplish that. Emily Sophia Tanner Richards FAIRMormon It was during that time that three gay men in his congregation confided in him about their faith struggles, and it began to change the way he saw the LGBTQ community. Zelophehads Daughters Blog Darron Smith If we wont exercise proper judgment against such characters as Papa Ostler (and there are many such characters in the church now), then in time we may find many of our leaders embracing his doctrine, because you cant disobey God without giving power to the devil. Alison Udall and Steve Holbrook/Chris Holbrook (Mormon Spectrum, Steve/Chris for UVPM) Kay Burningham My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. It has to be gentleness, persuasion, love unfeigned as the words are in the scripture. Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) David Bednar And we. Deborah Lakkes memoir Secret Ceremonies, was the first book I found that detailed specifics of temple rituals. Matt Stone and Trey Parker (Book of Mormon Musical) Darius Gray The beauty of their relationship and being together 20 years and all the things that they were doing good returns to give back to our society, and I thought, 'Well this is outside of my doctrine, the same sex marriage, but I recognize this is a wonderful couple doing wonderful things and are great contributors to their society and have a wonderful relationship,'" says Oslter. During that time, he let his two counselors handle all the administrative tasks so he could be freed up to focus on meeting with the members in his congregation one on one. Brigham Youngs teachings of Blood Atonement, Adam/God Doctrine Create a Written Personal Prevention Plan. I hope Elbert Peck receives appropriate attention. Steven Hassan, Environmentalism Rocky Anderson Genesis Group Boredom at church Our Savior describes how the father responded when the prodigal son returned to teach how Heavenly Father feels about you when you reach for Him: When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him (Luke 15:22). Elbert is there. Chieko N. Okazaki The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. Claudia Bushman Look over "Papa" Ostler's twitter feed and you can find a nice long list of beliefs for which someone ought to have been excommunicated a long time ago without any question. "I can see that picture now. Dan Reynolds and Wane Sermon (Imagine Dragons) Richard S. Van Wagoner Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book A report suggests it will, Why the Christian flag can fly on this government flagpole, The unique stories and struggles of Latino Muslims. I imagine that the prodigal son, not understanding the power of the Savior and the blessings of His Atonement, predetermined that his potential, worth, and future had changed because of his sins. He says he was born into the bullseye of Mormon privilege. Gina Colvin On Wednesday, The Guardian reported that Matthias Cicotte, an assistant attorney general in Alaska, is the owner of a Twitter account associated with the hashtag #DezNat which tweeted repeated racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic and misogynistic slurs or comments. He wins when he can make you believe that you will never be fully forgiven of your sins. Retired executive vice president, OptumInsight. [2] He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. He is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (listenlearnandlove.org) which provides a platform for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints to . Ezra Booth It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. Stewart Udall That led to a "mini-faith crisis,". My wife and I currently serve as temple workers. This has brought back painful memories and I have cried over the news. Max Perty Mueller The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Tom Phillips You'll also like: YSA Bishop's Viral Message About Being too Quick to Judge Others On the new Listen, Learn, and Love podcast, Ostler shares how questions like thesequestions that polarize and ostracize members of the Churchare harmful in ways we may not even know.. Richard Ostler, bishop of a Mormon YSA ward, shares 8 suggestions in counseling those who doubt, including: Listen more than you talk, don't tell people just to pray more, and mourn with those. Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. Im wondering why *Lorie Winder Stromberg* isnt listed under influencers of feminism? It marked a significant and stunning departure from the recent past. Realize That Heavenly Father and the Savior Are Waiting to Forgive You. I believe at the congregation level everyone should welcome, there shouldnt be any belief or behavior hurdle," says Ostler. Welcome to our podcast! While vitriol and profanity exist on every corner of the internet, on Twitter, many hateful exchanges are happening between people who identify themselves as members of the same faith. But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. The American Humanist . 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. Philastus Hurlbut John C. Bennett A 2015 article in Forbes called the church one of the most advanced large organizations in the world in its use of social media. Devin talks about his decision to serve a mission, coming home after six months because of a belated confession, active in his ward . Scott Kenney Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Richard Sherman, the 49ers' veteran cornerback, was born in Compton in March 1988. Ed Decker (Godmakers) In 2019, the @JReubenCIark account owner, allegedly Cicotte, told the Deseret News that #DezNat is an oasis among Progmo (Progressive Mormon) church critics on Twitter that has helped those faithful to the teachings of the restored gospel know they arent alone. LDS Church refusal to apologize for mistakes 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. Therefore, they are . I am the host of the. Kim Sandberg Turner He served as the bishop of a Young Single Adult congregation and says he recently felt inspired. In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group. "I just listened to their story. Dan Wotherspoon (Mormon Matters Podcast, Latter-Day Faith) He still preaches at a parish in Albuquerque. Since then he has reported on topics ranging from TSA PreCheck to micro apartments in overcrowded cities to the various ways zoo animals stay cool in the summer heat. He is often spoken of in glowing terms; and his following continues to grow, spreading through friendship groups and social media. Absolutely true, said historian Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. Generally, church policies are changed much more slowly and often, when they do change, there is not this sort of announcement., The speed of the about-face, Bowman added, reflects the turbulence that this policy and its implementation created among members, as well as among bishops and stake presidents.". Dan Wotherspoon John Larsen & Zilpha Bradshaw (Mormon Expression Podcast) Christian Moore Jenny Morrow Richard Ostler. David Ostler Lindsay Hansen Park Jonathan Streeter Infants on Thrones Gina Colvin (A Thoughtful Faith) John Dehlin (Mormon Stories Podcast) Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. Stephen H. Urquhart We cant wait to hear from you. Tyler Glenn Tal Bachman He takes stories of suicidal thoughts very seriously. Miracle of Forgiveness AboutPressCopyrightContact. Joanna Brooks Through the teachings of Richard Rohr, she found a spiritual home with the practice of contemplative spirituality. While Fr. Hes also an unassuming source for these types of inclusive messages. Ostler presided over a young, unmarried congregation in Magna. Rohr doesn't profess this belief, much of his ideas are . Editors' note: This article is part of a series in the August 2020 Ensign about having a positive view of sexuality, sexual intimacy, and the law of chastity. Hes careful in these situations. Among his posts is the suggestion that one of the three Nephites could be a man who thinks he was supposed to be born a girl, or who desires sex with other men and not women. 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. For all the cruelty that exists on social media, many have found communities on Twitter where they feel accepted and understood, and many Latter-day Saints have used channels to share spiritually uplifting material. David P. Wright Daniel Parkinson (Gay Mormon Stories) Richard Ostler (Listen, Learn, and Love) The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. In addition to this list, it would be nice to crowd-source written profiles and photos for each of these individuals and organizations. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to . I do have hope that there are better days coming, but I also realize there are people living in those missing chapters, the gap, and its very painful for them," says Ostler. You can find more articles about the law of chastity and Gods view of sexuality in the Young Adults section of the August 2020 Ensign. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Ostler often gets asked about LDS Church policy and doctrine and whether it can change in the future. J.P. Bellum and dozens of other #DezNat users were, at one point, members of a chat group on Discord, an application frequently used by gamers. And they would be Monday night through Thursday night, Friday and Saturday afternoons," Ostler says. Other members of the church are trying to foster a more respectful dialogue. Ally Isom These types of thoughts are not from Heavenly Father. Martha Bradley In his book, he includes hundreds of personal . I don't have to attack or bring down people that live differently.". Redeem Now Richard Ostler All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts Station Richard Ostler Language: All male priesthood / patriarchy Terry Tempest Williams, Proponents of Changes to Harmful LDS Policies and Practices Fanny Stenhouse An experienced leader with a successful track record in Strategy, Planning, Communications and Project Management in multiple sectors (technology, education, utilities and aviation). Thomas B. Marsh Annie C. Tanner, Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices, Eber D. Howe Bruce R. McConkies Mormon Doctrine Hundreds, maybe more, resigned their church membership. Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson (Latter-day Lesbian Podcast) Lindsay Hansen Park (Sunstone) Hans & Birgitta Mattsson I can stand for my own straight marriage on its own merits. Lack prophesy, seeing, and revelations by modern Prophets, Seers, and Revelators My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. Blaire Ostler (bisexual woman): "To be completely honest being queer isn't nearly as much as a struggle as dealing with the insecurities, ignorance, and misconceptions folks have about me being queer. Id like to add Chick and Mary Bradford. As a prominent scientist, devoted family man and servant in the Lord's vineyard (including six LDS missions, service as the mission president in Argentina and president of the Missionary Training Center in Santiago, Chile), Gramps was able to offer unique answers to a myriad of real-life questions. It seems to represent the beginning of a new relationship between the church and the LGBTQ community.. Maintain Your Brain, Prolong Your Service, What Church Leaders Have Said about Aging Faithfully, Giving Children Love, Limits, and Latitude. Those harassing the church and its members on Twitter would not be met with weakness and apologies, Bellum said in his blog post. The group was started in 2018, and posts were closed to the public, unlike Twitter. These three dont fit as external like Eber Howe. In subsequent months and years, several more were excommunicated, and the church continues to punish members who voice unacceptable opinions about the faith. I am nothing more than a regular member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. California Proposition 8 LDS General Authorities teaching contradicting doctrine Dallin H. Oaks Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. You can submit your own stories, ideas, and feedback at ensign.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Josh & Lolly Weed Now, an Alaska prosecutor is under investigation. And those words just pierced my soul and I just cried," says Ostler. Robert Kirby Ina Mae Murri and Stella Lopez-Armijo (San Francisco chapter of Affirmation in 1979) Our goal is to bring together various resources for Latter-day Saints who wish to learn more about our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Alex Cooper Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them. 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