Visible Identities & Invisible People
It seems at times that American discourse is so engrossed in the intersectional categories of people (e.g., “that gay BYU student”), that we hardly see the unique person underneath the label anymore.
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Our Deepening Divide Over Identity
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s remarks at BYU revealed an already-existing conflict over how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its critics conceive of identity. As prophets affirm repeatedly, our true identity existed long before any of our present experiences, and is remembered, more than discovered.
Coming Out & Walking Away. Why?
You’ve probably only ever heard one answer for why so many LGBT+ identifying brothers and sisters are walking away. But the full truth is rarely so popular—or so simple.
Comparing Allyship and Discipleship
How does seeking to be a loving “ally” overlap (or not), with seeking to be a loving “disciple” of Christ?
You Are Safe in My Classroom: Truth, Belonging, and Pride Flags
A BYU-Idaho professor writes to his students about the role of belonging, safe-spaces, and pride imagery.
The Unique Mission of BYU
Ben Paccini speaks about Elder Holland’s address to BYU faculty and staff and the various responses to it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
A New Kind of LGBT+ Advocacy?
In the wake of Elder Holland’s BYU talk, I can’t help but wonder—what would LGBT+ Advocacy “bathed in the light of the gospel” look like?
Beating Ploughshares Into Swords
Recent criticism of Elder Holland’s remarks show us that anyone can be made an enemy, but the tradeoff is a world where the most vulnerable are taught they have very few friends.
Informed Consent
Ben sits down with Leo Winegar who left the Church and then came back to discuss informed consent.
