By Matthew Leach (also published at his blog matthewgregoryleach.wordpress.com) Although changes in our society have made this discussion a little easier to approach, it can still be terrifying for a young man or woman to announce to family and friends that they are…
AN OPPOSITION TO THE LDS-BACKED AMICUS BRIEF ON UTAH AMENDMENT 3
By Melissa Mayhew. (This is being republished with permission from the website bythesamesign.com. If you agree with this statement please go to the bottom of that page to add your name.) By the Same Sign? If you’ve spent any amount…
A Bible, a Bible! Sodom, Lot, Biblical Translations, Homosexuality and Other Strange Matters
When Duane Anderson and I wrote our piece on Sodom, I insisted on using the NIV translation of Genesis because I found it clearer and more accurate. I did not foresee, although I should have, the reaction of some readers…
When It Comes To Equality, Which Side Of History Are You On?
By Lori Burkman (also published at RationalFaiths.com) When I look back through history, I’ve always thought that I would be the person speaking out for change if I were born into eras of oppression. I look through old pictures and choose which…
Letter to a Gay Mormon Teen in Arizona
These events of the last 2 days have surely jolted you, and have forced you to leave the innocence of your childhood behind. For the first time in your life, you realize that people hate you. Not for anything that…
Lessons Learned: Going Back To Church After Transition
The last two Sundays were the first time I had been to church in 5-6 months, mostly because I feared going. The last time I had gone, I was wearing a suit and tie. Last week, I showed up to…