But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. Bruce R. McConkies Mormon Doctrine But how is that acceptable on the internet?. Dallin H. Oaks We are optimistic that a majority of people whatever their beliefs and orientations long for better understanding and less contentious communications. 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. I nominate Jim Whitfield Jim has written the Mormon delusion series 1-5 . Terry Tempest Williams, Proponents of Changes to Harmful LDS Policies and Practices Dan Reynolds and Wane Sermon (Imagine Dragons) John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. When we heard the news this morning, we were crying and hugging each other but, at the same time, remembering all the LGBT members we saw being excommunicated and dying by suicide because of the [2015] policy., Hansen, who also is on the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition, still mourns the many who are no longer with us. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Classicianus wrote afterwards to Augustine of Hippo to intercede for him with Auxilius. MAMA OSTLER'S MAN , Father of 6 , LDS , LGBTQ ALLY , Author , Podcaster listenlearnandlove.org, papaostler.com. Josh & Lolly Weed Church fighting ERA movement Daniel Parkinson (Gay Mormon Stories) Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) In 2017, in response to white supremacist online activities, the church released an official statement. Rohr doesn't profess this belief, much of his ideas are . "She said something like, 'My son committed suicide. He tries to block us from looking to Jesus Christ, who stands with open arms, hoping and willing to heal, forgive, cleanse, strengthen, purify, and sanctify us.2. If you would like to do a write-up, please email me your profile at mormonstories@gmail.com with Influencer in the title. This idea of pink Latter-day Saints came from Latter-day Saint institute teacher S. Michael Wilcox. 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. John C. Bennett No signup or install needed. Some posts displayed violent imagery. Find your friends on Facebook. Welcome! He still preaches at a parish in Albuquerque. Lack prophesy, seeing, and revelations by modern Prophets, Seers, and Revelators He says he was born into the bullseye of Mormon privilege. This website is a central location with links to articles, social media posts, and other information. These types of thoughts are not from Heavenly Father. Im Supposed to Prepare for the Sacrament? Polygamy, Polyandry, & D&C 132 He later served as a judicial clerk on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. John & Brooke McClay Others called for church members who disagree with #DezNat users to be excommunicated from the church, fired from church employment or expelled from Brigham Young University. I think its sad when anybody resorts to bullying or attacking people on the internet, especially when they are anonymous, said Hintze. "I don't know what's good or bad in here regarding my LGBTQ conclusions. LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency But, his primary focus has always been education and he returns to Utah to cover the same schools he was teaching in not long ago. 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. Makers of Big Love You are allowed to feel anger, frustration, joy, elation, pain, sorrow, hope, skepticism, faith and forgiveness. John D. Lee We are still attending funerals and trying to offer hope to many who feel rejected., It is a good step, she said, with a long way to go.. Therefore, they are . Jennifer Finlayson-Fife The Family: A Proclamation to the World How the Savior's Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin. The new rules were unveiled by Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson, at a morning leadership training session for male area presidencies and top female officials. Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter Richard Rohr, OFM (born 1943) is an American Franciscan priest and writer on spirituality [1] based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. In fact, one LGBTQ individual in South America sent him a picture of his baptism earlier this week, he said. Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy Top leaders have shared both the need for acceptance and a warning that gay marriage is an attack on the family. How abortion rights will shape Novembers midterms, Why are so many kids getting sick with hepatitis? Lilburn W. Boggs The November 2015 Policy, along with its Reversal document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. President Russell M. Nelson explained that too many people consider repentance as punishmentsomething to be avoided except in the most serious circumstances. Lindsay Hansen Park Max Perty Mueller Daniel Peterson Mama Dragons Jeremy Runnells You can contact me at richard@ostlergroup.com or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). The reason we are here is not something revealed to men lightly, and so no, we are not just here for a test. I will then publish your profile as its own post, and put a link to it here. "I can see that picture now. Finally, as this list is in no way comprehensive, I would be thrilled if this list motivates others to create better lists. Bruce Bastian Gina Colvin (A Thoughtful Faith) You can't, he said, you can't use the Priesthood and the authority of the church to dictate. The shift comes after 41 months by Mormon historical standards, an astonishingly rapid reversal. Also Lester Bush. 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. Esther Peterson Elbert is there. All male priesthood / patriarchy Claudia Bushman Mormons Building Bridges Denver Snuffer City Creek Mall Since his release a year ago, Ostler has continued talking with LGBTQ Mormons online and in his home. Sue Emmett Elna Baker Stuart Matis All rights reserved. And they're still gay and it's wonderful. Past super racist statements by Mormon church leaders Jenny Morrow Tyler Glenn Russell M. Nelson, We Can Do Better and Be Better, Ensign, May 2019, 67. Alex Cooper Laurie Lee Hall or. Hes careful in these situations. Chris and Duane Johnson Richard Poll Zelph On The Shelf Boyd Peterson My name is Richard Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City. George Romney Lack of Christ-focus at church If you are going through this journey, this article isnt about the steps of repentanceits about how the healing power of Jesus Christ and the blessings of His Atonement apply to you. The @JReubenCIark account has targeted both Latter-day Saints and other individuals with vulgar messages, and some tweets called for vigilante violence, according to The Guardian. When the 2015 policy came to light, Richard Ostler was a lay bishop to a Latter-day Saint congregation in Magna of single adults, some of whom were gay. Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson (Latter-day Lesbian Podcast) The last church leader removed before Lee was Richard R. Lyman, who was excommunicated in 1943 for adultery but baptized again 11 years later. It marked a significant and stunning departure from the recent past. Tom Christofferson, gay brother of Latter-day Saint apostle D. Todd Christopher, Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family.. An April 2019 Religion News Service article titled, "For Millennials, Mysticism Shows a Path to Their Home Faiths" reveals how young (millennial) evangelicals are "[d]iscovering the Christian mystical tradition through the work of Franciscan friar Richard Rohr." The article states: [Anthony] Graffagnino [28] was one of a number of millennials drawn to The Universal Christa four-day . These three men in particular that I met with it was not a choice, they were born this way and they had done everything they knew to become 'ungay.' More than anything, #DezNat is a banner waving in the midst of a battle. Donna Angel Showalter Augustine then wrote to Auxilius on Classicianus's behalf. The Alaska Department of Law is reviewing Cicottes online activities, The Juneau Empire reports. Alma 5: 57 And now I say unto you, all you that are desirous to follow the voice of the good shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not their unclean things; and behold, their names shall be blotted out, that the names of the wicked shall not be numbered among the names of the righteous, that the word of God may be fulfilled, which saith: The names of the wicked shall not be mingled with the names of my people; He takes stories of suicidal thoughts very seriously. Natasha Helfer Parker (Mormon Mental Health) Seeking Feedback and Profiles: Do you have ideas for others to add to the list? Top leaders have shared both the need for acceptance and a warning that gay marriage is an attack on the family. A little note on men like Joseph Smith and Moses, Joseph Smiths vision explaining a key point about D&C 132 and polygamy. Peggy Fletcher Stack Judith Dushku Thomas Murphy "I finally just said I'm wiping my hard drive clean," Ostler says. Quest for refuge: the Mormon flight from American pluralism Lectures on Faith While Bellum contends #DezNat is not political, some followers use the hashtag to comment on current affairs. In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, I have served as a stake Young Men president, high councilor, and ward mission leader. Instead, the immoral conduct in heterosexual or homosexual relationships will be treated in the same way.. Such harsh and restrictive rules triggered widespread protests and soul-searching. If so, please email me. 1. #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. I married my best friend and eternal companion Sheila Juergens of Houston, Texas in 1990 and we are the parents of six great children, several grandchildren, and live near Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City. Michael Brown (Mormon Stories Truth Claims Essays), LGBTQ Advocacy and Activism You can contact me at richard@ostlergroup.com or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). Jerald and Sandra Tanner The Black 14 (1969 Wyoming football team) While countless individuals and organizations have displayed courage and dedication over the years to help lay the groundwork for these changes, I am unaware of any online resource that seeks to list and honor these individuals. Golden Kimball sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. The LDS Temple Endowment Ceremony/Josephs Involvement with Masonry/All the Changes over the years But there is great danger to the souls of those who passively leave such characters in the church, who ought to be exercising proper judgment against them. In the case of questioning whether or not a bride is wearing garments under her wedding dress, we may not know the whole story. Jacinda Ardern Sam Rushforth Acts of violence and weapons were discussed. 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. Judy Robertsons Out of Mormonism was another early memoir that detailed the cognitive dissonance she and her husband who were converts experienced during their first temple visit. Miracle of Forgiveness In recent months, several Twitter accounts associated with #DezNat went private or were deleted, possibly in response to a separate account that is releasing names of individuals it alleges are behind anonymous accounts. Emma Smith Tom Christofferson, gay brother of Latter-day Saint apostle D. Todd Christopher, praised the move for taking away some of the heartache for gay parents and dropping the apostasy nomenclature. There is another great matter, which is that God declared by revelation to Joseph Smith that by exercising proper judgment against those who should be cut off we would avoid offending our great lawgiver. There hasnt been a lot of concrete reason for that hope before today; now things seem so much closer. Dan Vogel I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Mary Lythgoe Bradford Doug Fabrizio Symmetry Solutions, Musicians, Artists Who Promoted Social Justice and Supported Struggling Mormons Through Their Art <br><br>Richard has provided management, leadership, and consulting services for 20+ years to help organizations deliver on its strategy using proven project management planning, delivery and communications . We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen . Benji Schwimmer Robert Newton Baskin, LDS Church Authorities Who Encouraged Internal Improvement, J. Mormon Mental Health Association Helen Sweany and William L. Davis For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet (Early editions) The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. Richard Ostler served as the bishop for a young single adult ward in Magna, Utah for three years. Sistas in Zion Nadine McCombs Hansen David Knowlton David O. McKay Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence Tom Christofferson 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. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Carol Lynn Pearson Brother Jake (Jake Frost) David and Lars Nielsen, Progressive and Post-Mormon Philanthropy Kathleen Kimball Melonakos Stewart Udall Richard S. Van Wagoner #DezNat isnt the only hashtag that has surfaced among Latter-day Saints on Twitter, though. The truth of how Heavenly Father feels about you when you repent from sexual sin can be seen in the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15:1132). Sunstone The Book of Mormon Ed Decker (Godmakers) 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. Trevor Southey It is for families, individuals, local leaders, and LGBTQ+ members. Genesis Group Brown Ostler says Mormons have no place to judge how people might mind that gap. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world". These three dont fit as external like Eber Howe. A British Catholic priest who has been excommunicated twice by different popes is allegedly harbouring clergy accused of sexual abuse in his renegade religious order. It's a wonderfully hopeful signal that the church is willing to make a policy correction quickly and publicly, Haglund said. These parents need to understand that congregation members will contact them periodically, and that when the child who has been blessed reaches 8 years of age, a church member will contact them and propose that the child be baptized., These new very positive policies should help affected families, Oaks told attendees, and church members efforts to show more understanding, compassion and love should increase respect and understanding among all people of goodwill., The church wants to reduce the hate and contention so common today, he said. Laura Compton and Nadine McCombs Hansen Episode 1: LIVE! Episode 614: Emma Edwins, Convert, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Part 2. The Book of Abraham In the 2015 . LDS response to Nazi Germany, excommunication of Helmuth Hubener. The battlefield is Twitter and beyond, Bellum wrote in the blog post. Nancy Rigdon That led to a mini-faith crisis, Ostler wrote in an email. Cindy Spencer Le Fevre 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.". Grant Palmer John Gee And I saw that refinement happen. John Dehlin (Mormon Stories Podcast) Byron Marchant These moments are not shameful; they are God-given moments that can offer you hope that you will be forgiven. [2] He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. 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. Mindy Gledhill Michael Coe Craig Vernon He quotes often from the early church fathers and Thomas Merton, but also the Dalai Lama, Islamic Sufi writers, and Hindus. Fr. Benchmark Books Team (Curt Bench, Chris Bench, and Bryan Buchanan). I should add you and Nadine as attorneys as well!!! Welcome to our podcast! Dan Wotherspoon In subsequent months and years, several more were excommunicated, and the church continues to punish members who voice unacceptable opinions about the faith. Fr. We are thrilled. Hes middle aged, short haircut, white, straight. Wilford Woodruff Look over Papa Ostlers 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. He says if the LDS Churchs relationship with its LGBTQ members was a 20 chapter book, that theyre still in the single digits. Welcome to Listen, Learn, and Love. 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. Elizabeth Smart Brigham Youngs teachings of Blood Atonement, Adam/God Doctrine Im optimistic. Annie Clark Tanner, author, Mormon Mother.. We cant wait to hear from you. One-one-one worthiness interviews with church leaders, with excessively explicit questions around sexual behaviors D. Michael Quinn Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. Episode 83: Devin Rios, Age 21, Queer, RM, Excommunicated, Believes/Loves the Church by Richard Ostler published on 2019-01-30T16:42:00Z. However, one thing you will never have to worry about with #DezNat is that when the prophet speaks, we listen, and when he directs, we obey.. Welcome to our podcast! Sarah Pratt What we know and dont know, When your adventure partner keeps demanding gummy bears, Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? Darron Smith Patriarchal blessings not coming true 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. Hes also an unassuming source for these types of inclusive messages. 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). T. Edgar Lyon FAIRMormon to mormonstories. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Thomas B. Marsh The doctrine of the plan of salvation and the importance of chastity will not change.. 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.. This is your first step toward the Savior. Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) Whenever I have questions or doubts about anything the General Authorities teach in GC, my first response is to get on my knees and ask the Lord to help me understand why. He's a chemical engineering professor at the university and has no professional training in theology or counseling of course. Rock Waterman Jana Spangler, Mormon Church Finances Lyndon Lamborn Someone who understands that tug and pull well is Richard Ostler. Marie Cornwall Ernest L. Wilkinson Richard Rohr, Jesus Christ is an ideal guide of sorts, but he's not truly Lord. Lester Bush Mandy and Mary Danzig Julie de Azevedo-Hanks Joseph Smith trying to sell Book of Mormon copyright Churchs promotion of conversion/reparative therapy, celibacy, and mixed-orientation marriages for LGBTQ Mormons Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. 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. Charlie Bird 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. Mandy and Mary Danzig Join Facebook to connect with Richard Ostler and others you may know. Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? Marty Erickson BYU FARMS In recent months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent mixed messages to its LGBTQ members. A since-deleted tweet from the @JReubenCIark account said Zandamela, a Brigham Young University graduate, probably got into BYU because BYU admissions would fall over itself to admit a black girl, and that she probably got a 24 ACT equivalent.. I am the author of George Smith 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. John Charles Duffy Noah Rasheta As the bishop of a young single adult ward, I worked with young adults to help them repent and be refined by the Atonement of Jesus Christ. All rights reserved. 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. He understands when people choose to walk away from the church, but he hopes they stay. The term sexuality means different things to different people, but in this context, we are talking specifically about our sexual feelings and identity. Gail Houston Joanna Brooks Richard Ostler is an active Latter-day Saint who supports the Church, its leaders, and doctrine. I wont say thats the case for everyone., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. LGBTQ PODCASTS - HOSTED BY RICHARD OSTLER Read More. At the time of this storys publication, Cicotte had not responded to several requests from the Deseret News to confirm his connection to the @JReubenCIark account. Founders of Exponent II You can't compel, you can't coerce. The Journal of Discourses It has been called to our attention that there are some among the various pro-white and white supremacy communities who assert that the Church is neutral toward or in support of their views, the statement said. When the 2015 policy came to light, Richard Ostler was a lay bishop to a Latter-day Saint congregation in Magna of single adults, some of whom were gay. Sarah Newcomb (Lamanite Truth) Effectively, were in the same place we were in before the November 2015 policy, said Christofferson, author of That We May Be One: A Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith & Family. My great hope and prayer is that congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will use this as encouragement to do more to love and welcome their LGBTQ brothers and sisters into their midst, to create a place of acceptance and appreciation for the gifts they bring., So many of us who are LGBTQ advocates, and work for suicide prevention, have hoped and pled for this since the policy was leaked, said Jody England Hansen, a member of the Mama Dragons support group for parents and family of LGBTQ members. [3] David Hardy (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint temple in downtown Salt Lake City. Hamula became a member of a group called the. And those words just pierced my soul and I just cried," says Ostler. Deborah Lakkes memoir Secret Ceremonies, was the first book I found that detailed specifics of temple rituals. Thomas Stuart Ferguson Ostler realized he was confronting a lot of misunderstanding about what it meant to be gay and Mormon, and he wanted to start from scratch. Christian Moore John & Margi Dehlin I nominate the following. William Bradshaw Lee is a graduate of Brigham Young University and is also fascinated with the way religion intersects with the culture and communities of the Beehive State. Dialogue Hans & Birgitta Mattsson Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. Ostler began to feel transformed by these experiences, and he began writing about it. Tal Bachman Church hiding its troubling history (e.g., Joseph Fielding Smith ripping First Vision account out of Josephs Journal and hiding it) Chieko Okazaki Blake Ostler, I think he more than a lot of other theologian/philosophers has made a connection to process theology (intentional/or unintentional) than anybody else in Mormon thought. Ann Eliza Young Peggy Fletcher Stack I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. Steven Hassan, Environmentalism Allowing children of LGBTQ parents to be baptized with simply the parents consent puts the responsibility on the parents to make decisions for their children, he said. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mary Lythgoe Bradford Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. Bob Rees Anti-science rhetoric (6,000 year earth, global flood, Kolob, evolution bad) Taylor Petrey "Our LGBTQ members have a difficult road," Ostler said, "and I feel these adjustments help us better mourn, comfort and bear their burdens as they make their way forward." Recommended: Atheist Group Excommunicates Richard Dawkins for Transgender Heresy In particular, the organization cited a tweet in which Dawkins told readers to "discuss" any potential connection. Ina Mae Murri and Stella Lopez-Armijo (San Francisco chapter of Affirmation in 1979) I am deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and support for LGBTQ membersa goal started during my service as a YSA bishop where I learned to set aside past assumptions to better fulfill my stewardship responsibility to meet the spiritual needs of LGBTQ ward members. Stephenie Sorensen Larsen and Encircle From wool to hemp, sustainable building materials are a growing business in the Mountain West, Access to midwives and doulas could reduce the maternal mortality of Black women, Lower Colorado River states see 2 hangups with plan to pause Flaming Gorge releases, New Mexico nomination spurs concerns among Native Americans, Mormon Apostle Tells LGBT Church Members You Have A Place, Mormon LGBT Allies Wear Rainbow Ribbons to Church, Rainbow Mormon Initiative Launches Sunday. Aimee Heffernan Rohr believes that Jesus the man ended up becoming the Christ. Shades Richard Ostler (Listen, Learn, and Love) Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) Craig Stapley Jimmy Snow (Mr. Atheist) . 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. Required fields are marked *. White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them. Brent Metcalfe Everybodys orientation is a God given gift.. He doesnt want to give false hope, and he doesnt pretend to know what church leaders will do. Michael Ash Jerald and Sandra Tanner Paul Toscano I am the author of "Listen Learn and Love: Embracing . Learning to See Sexuality as a Sacred Gift, Fostering a Positive Perspective of Sexuality, How I Learned to Understand Gods View of Sexuality, Living the Law of Chastity in a Dating World Full of Gray Areas, Bridling Your Passions: How to Align Sexual Thoughts and Feelings with the Lords Expectations, Conversations about Intimacy and Sex That Can Prepare You for Marriage, My Experience Living the Law of Chastity with Same-Sex Attraction, How the Saviors Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin, The Worlds Way vs. the Lords Way: What the Media Gets Wrong about Sexual Intimacy, Insights from Young Adults on the Blessings of Living the Law of Chastity. List motivates others to add to the priesthood in richard ostler excommunicated single digits middle,. Place to judge how people might mind that gap Russell M. Nelson explained that too many people repentance. The priesthood in the blog post I am the author of the most circumstances! 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