#Latter-Day Saints

[theexodvs]

Domestic disciplinarians, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Queer theologians, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Collaborators with Rome, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Collaborators with Salt Lake City, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Dispensationalists and dual-covenant theologians, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Non-missional churches, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Parents who do not catechize their children and pastors who do not catechize their parishioners, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Minimizers and deniers of the Trinity, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Advocates of R2K, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Christian nationalists, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

Christians who espouse men’s rights teachings, Matthew 7:21-23 is about you.

[tedwgraham]

Breaking Free - Unraveling LDS Trauma Part 2

In this captivating five-part series, join us as we embark on an intimate exploration of Helena’s courageous journey with leaving the LDS church and confronting the trauma it left behind. In Episode 1, we delve into what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is as well as how it effected Helena in her early childhood and eventual adolescents.With raw vulnerability, Helena shares her…

[worldreligions2019]

The Church Of Jesus Christ | Goals, Beliefs, Practices and More

The Church Of Jesus Christ | Goals, Beliefs, Practices and More

All About The Church Of Jesus Christ Name Indication Of The Church Of Jesus Christ: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name of the Church. It is commonly referred to as the Mormon Church because of its belief in the Book of Mormon, and members are often called Mormons or Latter-day Saints. From 1830 until 1838, members of the Church referred to it as “The Church of…

[heathersdesk]

There are a lot of adults going to church today who are going to be Pikachu-face surprised when they get to judgment and are handed a millstone to place around their necks because of how unsafe they've made this world for children.

[christiansinternational]

[mormonmew]

Maybe the queerstake can give their input on this because a thing that happened in my Sunday School class kinda ruffled me the wrong way. Someone in the class (not the teacher, thankfully) commented something along the lines of "People seem to say 'I'm a child of God but I'm also [this other thing], so I'm going to filter the gospel through [this other thing]' but really, those things are supposed to be swallowed up in Christ. And I've seen so many people fall away from the gospel because of it."It was like the guy was implying that people "fall away from the church" because of this mindset and that prioritizing anything about ourselves other than being a child of God means we won't, or maybe even can't, stay on the path to God.

But like... Aren't we also all diverse individuals? Don't we all have such different life experiences? How can we do anything other than filter the things we learn, even gospel topics, through those life experiences? And yes, it's part of progressing to try and see things from God's point of view and see things from a higher perspective, but like... We can't truly erase those differences about ourselves even while being on the path of Christ, right?

[victoriadallonfan]

I don't agree with a lot of Sanderson's politics - and they aren't, in fact, based in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints doctrine, but rather Utah culture - but it also makes me pretty uncomfortable to hear you badmouthing the church I'm part of?

I badmouth religious organizations in general, Catholic Church included (in which I was raised) because they tend to be overwhelmingly corrupt and abusive towards their own church members (and especially towards people outside of them)

Mormonism in particular is especially bad for how being part of the church requires “tithings” from paychecks plus their treatment of women, minorities, and even men in ways that are almost so explicitly manipulative and cultish that it feels like it comes out of parody.

(For example, I simply declared, “I am no longer catholic” and that was it. Done. You cannot generally do the same in LDS without incredible backlash and slander by its members)

And it’s very obvious when it shows up in fictional books by a lot of Mormon writers, because it’s so conservative that it’s a step or two behind the times.

It’s not as bad as Westeros Westboro Baptist Church or Scientology, but that’s not a high bar to clear.

If your time in the church was different, I’m happy for you, because it means you likely avoided the worst parts of their abuse.

Still, if you have the time, I’d suggest watching these videos (in no particular order):

Why I Left Mormonism - Video covering the creation of the channel “Cults to Consciousness” and her abusive home life under the church

The BITE Model - Simple PowerPoint explaining the reoccurring factors of cults

Ex-Mormon Cast Reacts to Mormon Debates -Cast of ex-Mormon members react to a Mormon debate and highlight various lies and falsehoods presented, as well talk about teachings/history Mormon Church does not want revealed publicly

How the Mormon Church ‘Help Line’ Hid Child Abuse - Exactly what it says. Survivors speak out and the church has done nothing for them or worse.

If you don’t want to watch these videos, if you can’t stomach the testimonies, ask yourself and others these questions:

- How often are you allowed to preach about Heavenly Mother?

- How often do you see women in power within the church, as in, deciding doctrine and not just playing piano or making food for the men?

- How often do you see minorities in power within the church, as in, deciding doctrine or being treated as a token?

- How often does your church talk about the incredibly high suicide rates for children and how it’s associated with its practices?

- How come when a racist, anti-Semitic, misogynistic etc Prophet speaks its “the word of God” and doctrine, but then another Prophet can simply claim it was mere “policy”. Was ‘God’ lying to the prophets? Were the prophets lying about God? How can you trust what is their words and what is God?

- How come the church hid $30 Billion dollars from the public and even its own lower members?

- How come the founder lied about what was on the Egyptian papyrus, claiming it was a translation from God, but people who can actually read Egyptian pointed out he was lying?

- How come you get treated differently for asking these supposedly easy to answer questions?

I do not go after Brandon or you because you happen to be religious. I think belief in a higher power is one’s own choice and prerogative.

I instead care far more about the religious system that is using well-intended people like pawns for goals that pretty much boil down to money and power.

[t13shoots]

[demigodofhoolemere]

Let’s go!

[eve-ate-the-right-fruit]

I don't wanna think celestial, I wanna live celestial

I wanna help build a society without poverty, where we recognize the divinity within all members of our human family, and I wanna build it here in this world rather than being preoccupied with the next

[beautiful-littlefool]

People who talk about how “how could you believe in the church ever, how did they talk you into getting baptized when you were 8? I NEVER would’ve fallen for that!” Did you believe in the Easter Bunny? The tooth fairy? Santa Clause? All things that are made up but you believed were true even though there were some weird and honestly creepy aspects of it if you look at it now, but you still believed in it and believed in the good parts of those things. Do not blame people for believing in something that they were fully taught was the truth because the people around them were taught it was the truth. Do not criticize a little kid for believing in Santa.

[latterdaysainttemples]

Inside the newly renovated Manti Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Read the Church Newsroom article. Learn more about Latter-day Saint temples, their purposes, and find a temple open house near you.

Built 1888, renovated 1985, rededicated 2024.

[ldsqueerstakeofficial]

Applications to join the Queerward Discord

We've noticed a lot of people asking where to find the link to join the discord. While we cannot safely justify having a floating link, the mod team has agreed that we can open entry to the general public. The discord is no longer limited to a know-someone basis. If you would like to join the discord, you can message @relatablemormonmoments @notsostraightandnarrow @vaguely-heavenly-things with this form: Name or nickname: Discord username: Age or general age: How I discovered Queerward: Sexuality: Gender Identity: Romantic Orientation: How long have I been out to myself: Am I out to others: If straight, am I willing to be an ally and leave discrimination at the door: Do I hold concerning biases, such as racism, homophobia, or sexism?: (y/n) If yes, am I willing to unlearn them: Do I get into fights on the internet: [regularly, only when important, never] Do I promise to follow Queerward rules: (y/n) Am I kind: (y/n) Am I interested in a server dedicated to LGBT+ Mormons: (y/n) Am I Mormon or associated with the Mormon community, including ex-mormon, post-mormon, Church of Christ?: By sending in this application, you are permitting the mods to scroll through the blog you message us from to check that you are a real person, not a troll, not homophobic, racist, or sexist, and that you tend to respect others online. We will not be accepting requests from blank blogs.

[heathersdesk]

"Do not let them make you feel small."