Tag Archives: mormon doctrine
How To Make A Joke About Mormons
I accidentally buzzed a pair of shifty solicitors for a nonreputable energy company into my building this weekend. Dylan was wailing in my arms while I rocked her back and forth back and forth willing her to nap, Arty worked … Continue reading
After Which I Promise To Shut Up About Pants Forever
I wore pants to church the Sunday before the Sunday before Christmas. It wasn’t any big deal in my urban ward where one or two other women wear pants on the regular. In fact, it was among the least significant … Continue reading
The Making Of A Mormon Feminist
There is a lot of talk in and around the LDS church these days about whether women and men are equal. If I were speaking to a less general audience, if I were speaking frankly, I would say there is … Continue reading
Things I’ve Heard
Things I’ve heard about marriage from well-meaning, but dead-wrong members of the LDS faith*: People who don’t get married in an LDS temple don’t look happy after the ceremony; LGBTQ people just want to get married for the legal benefits; … Continue reading
Mormon Culture and Mormon Doctrine Distinguished
For members and non-members of the LDS church alike, it’s easy to confuse Mormon doctrine with Mormon culture. Mormon doctrine consists of the principles and policies taught by the church. It is the teachings of our prophets, whether it is … Continue reading
Bending the Rules 