mormon action plan, re: white supremacy (for dads and more!)
This morning I was emailing back and forth with my dad–attorney, former stake president, current counselor in a mission presidency, typical white Mormon male–about the recent…
regrets and resolutions
When a lot of us think about January and the New Year, immediately New Year’s resolutions come to mind; the most popular and cliche of which involve…
priesthood executive council and the benevolent patriarchy
Being a feminist makes every day an emotional roller coaster. Little victories are consistently overshadowed by enduring patriarchy and sexism (and racism and homophobia). One of…
part 7: building up a queer zion
This blog post is the last section of a seven part essay called “Finding the Queer Christ in Mormonism.” (You can read the first section of…
part 4: the gay messiah
This blog post is the fourth section of a seven part essay called “Finding the Queer Christ in Mormonism.” I’ll be posting a new section of…
part 3: descending below all things
This blog post is the third section of a seven part essay called “Finding the Queer Christ in Mormonism.” I’ll be posting a new section of…
you are not alone: online resources and support groups for lds lgbtq/ssa people and their friends and family
by Averyl Dietering When I told my mother that I was queer, she didn’t know what to do. She had no idea who to talk…
what is more serious, being ostracized or being called a bigot?
Michael: Doctor, what is more serious, a head injury or a foot injury? Doctor: A head injury. Michael: Well, you don’t have all the information. …
the conference talk i need to hear
Dear First Presidency, Apostles, General Authorities, and General Board Members, At the end of this week, we will be celebrating the 184th Annual General Conference of…
the tolerance trap
By Averyl Dietering “Tolerance is a virtue, but like all virtues, when exaggerated, it transforms itself into a vice. We need to be careful of the…
down with (patriarchal) love
I’ve never been a fan of the word “preside” being used in the context of marital relationships or relationships in general. The word itself implies dominion…
