Queer and Covenant-Bound: Paradox Resolved
With so many loud voices declaring their personal grievances over sexuality and gender in the Church, those of us who feel differently need to speak up clearly as well.
Category: Sexuality & Family
The Illusion of Neutrality: Beyond ‘Live and Let Live’
As society embraced same-sex marriage, many believed it wouldn’t impact traditional views. However, this shift wasn’t neutral, leading to the sidelining of traditional beliefs.
More than a Door: Celebrating Gender Difference in Courtship
Is traditional courtship outdated? Modern views that erase these customs lose the gender-specific rituals that enhance heterosexual relationships. We should celebrate and preserve these gendered differences.
A Journey of Redemption: Overcoming Sexual Trauma Through Mindfulness
How can victims of sexual trauma find healing and recovery? The answer lies in the transformative power of mindfulness and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Recovering from the Relational Health Crisis of Pornography
Pornography is toxic to relational and sexual health. Recovering from the relational health crisis of pornography involves forsaking pornography and its toxic scripts, regaining and deepening our intimate empathy, and learning and committing to safely hold one another.
Building Zion in the Backyard: Learning to Love Where You Are
Is it better to relocate for family or establish roots in a community? Fidelity to a community can come from weighing spiritual obligations, the benefits of community attachment, and family connections.
Confronting Pre-conceived Illusions: Latter-day Saints and the Abuse Narrative
Are Latter-day Saints more prone to child abuse? Research reveals that the community has significantly lower abuse rates due to effective protective measures.
I Know How to Lower Church Abuse Rates by 75%
What causes lower abuse rates among Latter-day Saints? Geographic organization, focus on family, and female involvement create a safer environment.
The Other Faith Crisis: Shattering Illusions Around Marital Fidelity
Unmasking the modern perception of marital fidelity, this comprehensive study brings to light the deep-seated fears of emerging adults, the profound impact of trust, and the enduring promise of faith in cultivating and maintaining faithful marriages.
Latter-day Saint Enigma: Their Unexpected Troop Abuse Rates
Are Latter-day Saints more likely to abuse kids? Through statistical analysis of the BSA abuse case, we have our first data-supported answer to the question.
Beyond the Rainbow: Supporting LGBT+ Saints Faithfully
How do the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ help members compassionately support LGBT+ Saints, address pride events, and offer guidance for meaningful dialogue and understanding?
From Isolation to Integration: A Professor’s Plea for Fidelity Month
Can a ‘Fidelity Month’ revive societal values and mend our disconnected world? Discover the compelling vision of renowned scholar Robert P. George.
