He hopes to tell stories that accurately reflect the beliefs that Utahns hold dear. You can submit your own stories, ideas, and feedback at ensign.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Past super racist statements by Mormon church leaders He still preaches at a parish in Albuquerque. Learn how your comment data is processed. Richard C. Oster. The shift comes after 41 months by Mormon historical standards, an astonishingly rapid reversal. "This light is interminably long," he. Louis Midgley Bruce R. McConkies Mormon Doctrine Kate Kelly / Ordain Women The Indian Placement Program Bill Orton Church fighting Civil Rights movement 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. Elizabeth Smart Will we ever retire from social media show-and-tell? Last week I posted a link to a review of Richard Rohr's The Divine Dance, written by Fred Sanders in 2016 soon after Rohr's book was published.Sanders is well-known as a conservative theologian specialising on the question of the Trinity, and his review was pretty scathingleading to my (slightly) tongue in cheek heading 'Just so you know that Richard Rohr is a heretic'. Dunstin Lance Black Lester Bush Officially a "Franciscan priest", Mr. Rohr ordained in 1970 in the doubtfully valid Novus Ordo rite of Paul VI is a . Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives Cecelia Konchar Farr Maxine Hanks He is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (listenlearnandlove.org) which provides a platform for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints to . Hundreds, maybe more, resigned their church membership. Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. William and Jane Law Though #DezNat has been around since the fall of 2018, the accounts using it have been around longer. NorthStar After some small talk, I asked him why he had called us in. In 1830 Oastler, who was managing a large Yorkshire agricultural estate, learned of the . Laura Compton and Nadine McCombs Hansen It marked a significant and stunning departure from the recent past. Many consider Rohr's teachings very attractive, like flashes of gold in the mundanities of life. Jeni and Clint Margin (THRIVE), Proponents of Progressive and Post-Mormon Mental, Family, Sexual Health, and Spirituality The Black 14 (1969 Wyoming football team) Following the prophet through practical examples. Fr. Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) Paul Toscano Hamula became a member of a group called the. In 2017, in response to white supremacist online activities, the church released an official statement. I believe in big tent Mormonism. More than anything, #DezNat is a banner waving in the midst of a battle. With Him, you can move forward with hope and confidence for a great life that lies ahead of you. How abortion rights will shape Novembers midterms, Why are so many kids getting sick with hepatitis? Makers of Big Love Church hiding its troubling history (e.g., Joseph Fielding Smith ripping First Vision account out of Josephs Journal and hiding it) He hopes they can work with him to make the tent a little bigger. Its not a mechanical process or a checklist process, and its available to all. I nominate the following. Find your friends on Facebook. Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? Peggy Fletcher Stack Kyle Ashworth (Latter-Gay Saints) Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) Michael Ash Lorie Winder Stromberg 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. To Young Men Only Pamphlet (little factories) Annie C. Tanner, Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices, Eber D. Howe I could provide a list of early and prominent former Mormons. The group was started in 2018, and posts were closed to the public, unlike Twitter. Professional atheist Richard Dawkins recently stated he rejects both teachings, but it's for denying gender theory that he has been excommunicated and branded a heretic. I imagine him sobbing, looking into his fathers eyes, and saying, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son (Luke 15:21). The Alaska Department of Law is reviewing Cicottes online activities, The Juneau Empire reports. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. to mormonstories. Founders of Exponent II Thomas Rogers He doesnt want to give false hope, and he doesnt pretend to know what church leaders will do. Check out YA Weekly, located in the Young Adults section of the Gospel Library app, for new, inspiring content for young adults each week. Some are finding that anonymity is a shallow protection. KUER is listener-supported public radio. It is for families, individuals, local leaders, and LGBTQ+ members. Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter 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. Still, a small but active group uses the hashtag to promote idioms and images associated with the alt-right and often criticize Progressive Mormons a moniker that generally describes members of the church who have more liberal political or religious views. Rock Waterman Richard Ostler (Listen, Learn, and Love) The #DezNat hashtag has existed since 2018, when a Twitter user who goes by the pseudonym J.P. Bellum created #DezNat in response to criticism he saw on Twitter of the church and its leaders. Ben Schilaty, I know what he did in Tucson and at BYU has changed so many peoples lives in being an LGBTQA+ advocate. Joseph Smiths Council of 50 and King of the World anointing The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Stephen Carter Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. Holly Tholstrom Alden, Mormon Autobiographers I had a chance to do often 20 to 30 interviews a week. Richard Oastler, (born Dec. 20, 1789, Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng.died Aug. 22, 1861, Harrogate, Yorkshire), industrial reformer known in the north of England as the "Factory King," who from 1831 conducted a campaign for shorter working hours that was in part responsible for the Ten Hours Act of 1847. William Bradshaw The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has released additional statements in the past calling for understanding and compassion on issues of race, politics and same-sex marriage. Dan Wotherspoon I have never found ANY GC talk heinous. Stenhouse for his 1873 The Rocky Mountain Saints. They did expose it all, from the inside. Brother Jake (Jake Frost) Everybodys orientation is a God given gift.. How Do I Talk to My Kids about Safe Media Use? After all, it was Nelson then the churchs senior apostle who declared in January 2016 that the now-abandoned policy came as a revelation from God to his immediate predecessor, church President Thomas S. Monson, who died in January 2018. My wife and I currently serve as temple workers. Joanna Brooks David Whitmer Haley Wilson Lemmn Benchmark Books Team (Curt Bench, Chris Bench, and Bryan Buchanan). For me, its been a great place of learning and growth and expansion of my views, and my capacity to understand and love people, said Hintze. Though shes not mormon, Hazels story should not be buried into obscurity. Editors' note: This article is part of a series in the August 2020 Ensign about having a positive view of sexuality, sexual intimacy, and the law of chastity. Consider yourself blessed if you've never come across the name or theology of "Fr." Richard Rohr, one of the Novus Ordo Sect's most dangerous Modernists in the United States. David Ostler (my brother, active Latter-day Saint, former Mission President and Stake President) resource center: He connects many of the people he meets with to therapists he trusts. Craig Stapley David Bednar 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. Thomas B. Marsh RIO DE JANEIRO After having his previous excommunication lifted in 2009, Bishop Richard Williamson has incurred the canonical penalty again, upon illicitly . The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. By Richard Ostler 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. Sarah Pratt Elijah Abel My wife and I currently serve as temple workers. Margaret Young Marlin K. Jensen Fr. Kim Sandberg Turner Our Savior describes how the father responded when the prodigal son returned to teach how Heavenly Father feels about you when you reach for Him: When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him (Luke 15:22). 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. This has been pivotal in some British lds folks questioning and leaving the church by one of our own . He wants you to understand the doctrine for exactly as it is: your sins shall be white as snownot pink. Jim Falconer Dialogue 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.. Stephen H. Urquhart Richard S. Van Wagoner He's a gay Mormon boy, and he felt like a square peg in a round hole and suffered immensely.' Mormon Mental Health Association He has officiated mass weddings for gay couples, even though. 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. He began with friendly chit-chat and a huge smile that misrepresented his intentions. Richard Ostler, 60, is a member of the church who lives in Salt Lake City who said he felt spiritual promptings to reach out to struggling LGBTQ members through Twitter. Hazel said if these ladies were greeting their partner they would be looking their best. Fanny Stenhouse Listen to Episode 83: Devin Rios, Age 21, Queer, RM, Excommunicated, Believes/Loves The Church and 611 more episodes by Listen, Learn & Love Hosted By Richard Ostler, free! Ed Smart, Leaders for Finding Community After Orthodox Mormonism 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. Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) Omar and Nancy Kader Inaccurate portrayals of church history (e.g., photos showing Joseph Smith translating with plates on the table, portrayals of Joseph and Emma as monogamists) 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. Nancy Rigdon LDS Church wants to light up a temple in a place that prides itself on dark skies, For husband-and-wife team, this new restaurant is the culmination of a decadeslong dream. Im optimistic. Simon Southerton How about add Nadine Hansen who researched and published the finances re: Church and members opposing California Prop 8 ? She is truly one who did what was right and let the consequences follow. A nonmember parent or parents (including LGBT parents) can request that their baby be blessed by a worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holder, Oaks said. He assumed he would return as nothing more than a hired servant. But truly, he was still a beloved son, just as you will always be a divine and beloved daughter or son of God. Exmormon/Recovery From Mormon Website Founders (Eric Kettunen) A. He understands when people choose to walk away from the church, but he hopes they stay. I attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University (business focus). Episode 1: LIVE! Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. There are things, such as lusting after ones own gender or losing track of ones own gender, which must be unthinkable, unimaginable, or how can we know God? 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. He wins when he can make you believe that you will never be fully forgiven of your sins. Classicianus wrote afterwards to Augustine of Hippo to intercede for him with Auxilius. Oaks reiterated the church is not revising its doctrine on homosexuality, which teaches that having same-sex attraction is not a sin, but acting on it is. In subsequent months and years, several more were excommunicated, and the church continues to punish members who voice unacceptable opinions about the faith. Smoot was an apostle. Bob McCue If heaven admits liars then there will be lying in heaven, Nothing like the man who spoke from heaven. It's a very simple principle.". I am defining an influencer as a person or organization who is widely admired for achievements, courage, or noble qualities. Esther Peterson Mountain Meadows Massacre and subsequent cover-up 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 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. Brigham Young Infants on Thrones The term sexuality means different things to different people, but in this context, we are talking specifically about our sexual feelings and identity. I do have hope that there are better days coming, but I also realize there are people living in those missing chapters, the gap, and its very painful for them," says Ostler. Jonathan Streeter News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. Stephenie Sorensen Larsen and Encircle Some posts displayed violent imagery. The chat application was a space where violent, racist, homophobic and sexist remarks were reportedly prevalent. Tensions erupted. 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. The Deseret News attempted to contact three individuals who were allegedly harassed for posting about their faith on Twitter. He has not been excommunicated, so there may be a range of theology RC church can tolerate. This post was shared nearly a thousand times and even created a genuine dialogue in the comments. Join to connect. Anti-science rhetoric (6,000 year earth, global flood, Kolob, evolution bad) The Deseret News reviewed documents, allegedly compiled by a group called Utah Anti-Fascists, that claim to identify Cicotte as the user behind the @JReubenCIark account. . Tom Christofferson That led to a "mini-faith crisis,". I'm realizing that being gay is not a choice. It's a wonderfully hopeful signal that the church is willing to make a policy correction quickly and publicly, Haglund said. B. Carmon Hardy Some were disciplined by the church. But its going to be hell if we do. 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. Lisa Butterworth / Feminist Mormon Housewives Ideas for better categorization? City Creek Mall Added Lorie and ZD. Such harsh and restrictive rules triggered widespread protests and soul-searching. John C. Bennett Craig Criddle & Geoff Ulyeman The reason we are here is not something revealed to men lightly, and so no, we are not just here for a test. Genesis Group His philosophy combines Christianity, Jungian psychology, and a variety of insights gained from eastern religions. But there never seems to be a polite way of saying, "Look, the problem isn't me. Terry Tempest Williams, Proponents of Changes to Harmful LDS Policies and Practices In recent months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent mixed messages to its LGBTQ members. Martha Bradley 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. Others, however, simply post Latter-day Saint scriptures, share uplifting quotations and say they follow the hashtag purely for spiritual reasons. Conversely, Heavenly Father wants you to feel hope through the Savior. Peggy Fletcher Stack Anonymity on the internet can sometimes lead people to act less civilly than they would in person. The Book of Abraham Todd M. Compton Im Supposed to Prepare for the Sacrament? 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.. Tom Phillips A plague of pornography within the church must necessarily be followed by a plague of sexual abuse within the church except we repent in sackcloth and ashes. For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet (Early editions) Re-recording of Ronald Poelman General Conference talk Jane Manning James Linda Adams Both William S. Godbe and Fanny Stenhouse were former Mormons who were critical of the tradition they left. Jld Ian July 30, 2019 at 2:48 pm Cardinal McCarrick hasn't been excommunicated either so that's not really a standard. Some #DezNat users say they have chosen to remain anonymous because members of the church have been harassed for sharing their religious beliefs. Roger Hendrix (Part 1, Part 2), Legal Hall of Fame Sue Emmett But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Chris and Duane Johnson Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. All social media can be used for good, or it can be used for bad, said Ostler. David Ostler If so, please email me. Richard Rohr, Jesus Christ is an ideal guide of sorts, but he's not truly Lord. Daniel Parkinson (Gay Mormon Stories) Answer: For whatever good he does, Fr. Classicianus a Roman official was excommunicated along with his entire household by a bishop named Auxilius after he had entered a church to seize several perjurers. The Wanderer newspaper had lots of info on the man, including his weird "Wild Man Retreats" where, to the priest's delight, grown men would get naked in the woods and, uh, bond. I tried to follow Heavenly Fathers example of love for the brave young adults (some whom I consider my heroes) who were willing to open up to me about their sins, wanting to be refined by the Savior. T. Edgar Lyon 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 . Bruce R. McConkie Christian Moore Mama Dragons [2] He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. Ben McAdams, Podcasters, Youtubers and Bloggers Who Popularized Concerns with LDS Church History, Truth Claims, Culture, and Policies James Dabakis Michael Otterson, LDS Church Self-Inflicted Wounds John Gee Quest for refuge: the Mormon flight from American pluralism released the album "Straight Outta Compton.". John Hamer (Community of Christ Toronto) This list is grossly inadequate, but I am hopeful that it is better than what is out there now (which is nothing). Steve Benson 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. LDS/LGBTQ policies that have lead to LDS/LGBTQ suicides John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. LDS correlation Donna Angel Showalter White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them. 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. Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson (Latter-day Lesbian Podcast) 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. John Dehlin Spencer Fluhman Emma Smith Shades I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to . I think its sad when anybody resorts to bullying or attacking people on the internet, especially when they are anonymous, said Hintze. Ostler gets some naysayers, but overwhelmingly his words strike a chord with people. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation While many #DezNat followers are still active on social media, people presumed to be behind the accounts are being exposed. I believe deeply in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group of our friends. Joseph Smiths first vision Even believers felt wounded and betrayed. Terryl & Fiona Givens Max Perty Mueller I realized that Im learning things here that are different. Wilford Woodruff The prophet can never lead the church astray tradition or revelation? Church negative rhetoric about people who doubt/question the church All male priesthood / patriarchy Chieko Okazaki I think he should be added to the list. Brown This is a powerful moment that helps demonstrate how Heavenly Father responds when you take that first step toward repentance. The LDS Gospel Topics Essays Former YSA bishop and Utah businessman Richard Ostler served a mission in England for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints almost 40 years ago. 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; Good men who are leaders can by this mean become poisoned by failing to stand by the Holy Ghost. David Bokovoy Dan Vogel Richard H. Ostler, a former YSA bishop, speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. No signup or install needed. He's a chemical engineering professor at the university and has no professional training in theology or counseling of course. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Stream Richard Ostler music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. God told me says, 'You've got six months left of your [bishop] assignment, and when you're done, I need you to serve in this area because there's a gap between my restored church and its ability to meet the needs of it's LGBTQ members. [19] [20] 6th century [ edit] Even though he was . We are optimistic that a majority of people whatever their beliefs and orientations long for better understanding and less contentious communications. Spencer W. Kimball Craig Vernon In the 20th, excommunications of leaders were far more rare, but there were some major ones, especially when Apostle Richard R. Lyman was excommunicated in 1943 for what the Church described in. Therefore, they are . Ed Firmage Jr. Alan Blodgett Ernest L. Wilkinson Other members of the church are trying to foster a more respectful dialogue. 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. J.P. Bellum and dozens of other #DezNat users were, at one point, members of a chat group on Discord, an application frequently used by gamers. Mithryn from Reddit On Wednesday, The Guardian reported that Matthias Cicotte, an assistant attorney general in Alaska, is the owner of a Twitter account associated with the hashtag #DezNat which tweeted repeated racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic and misogynistic slurs or comments. 'Listen, Learn and Love' podcast hosted by Richard Ostler. Huge philanthropists to Mo & western/Utah history and culture. Episode 614: Emma Edwins, Convert, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Part 2. The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis Podcast. Evergreen International Richard Ostler, 60, is a member of the church who lives in Salt Lake City who said he felt spiritual promptings to reach out to struggling LGBTQ members through Twitter. He was bishop of Arlington VA Ward during ERA and she was editor of Dialogue. You can't compel, you can't coerce. Troy Williams A little note on men like Joseph Smith and Moses, Joseph Smiths vision explaining a key point about D&C 132 and polygamy. Consequently, I am putting together a starter list of influencers. LDS General Authority dishonesty with the media (e.g., Gordon B. Hinckley denying that polygamy is doctrine, Jeffrey R. Holland denying temple blood oaths to BBC). Travis Stratford Book of Commandments / The Doctrine and Covenants Rohr postulates that Jesus and Christ are two distinct beings; that Jesus was a man who lived 2000 years ago, and that Christ is an eternal being. The American Humanist . This is also fundamentally contrary to the Church's . Mark E. Peterson You can contact me at richard@ostlergroup.com or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). Inspired by what he heard he applied for the Kroc Fellowship at NPR headquarters in DC and to his surprise, he got it. In the 2015 . For all the cruelty that exists on social media, many have found communities on Twitter where they feel accepted and understood, and many Latter-day Saints have used channels to share spiritually uplifting material. Juanita Brooks Mehrsa Baradaran Those who use the hashtag can be combative, rude, crass, aggressive, even mean. If we believe the revelations, then when we see such men among us preaching such things as Papa Ostler does with impunity, we should feel the gravest concern, knowing that God warned us by revelation that we would offend him if we failed to do our duty in cutting off men out of the church. Valeen Tippets Avery and Linda King Newell When I served as the bishop of a young single adult ward, I worked with so many young adults to help them repent and become clean from sexual sin. This is an impressive list. Lectures on Faith Richard Oastler died in Harrogate on 22 August 1861 and was buried at St . Dallin H. Oaks I hope Elbert Peck receives appropriate attention. Ezra Taft Benson Charles Larson (By His Own Hand Upon Papyrus) 1. Kristine Haglund Ostler began to feel transformed by these experiences, and he began writing about it. I believe at the congregation level everyone should welcome, there shouldnt be any belief or behavior hurdle," says Ostler. Acts of violence and weapons were discussed. Symmetry Solutions, Musicians, Artists Who Promoted Social Justice and Supported Struggling Mormons Through Their Art We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen . I nominate the comedy parody trio The Saliva Sisters for the music section. Gina Colvin Miracle of Forgiveness Notify me of follow-up comments by email. "She said something like, 'My son committed suicide. Emma Smith Cindy Spencer Le Fevre Stuart Matis 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. He was born in Leeds on 20 December 1789, the youngest child of linen merchant Robert Oastler and his wife Sarah (ne Scurr). Hans & Birgitta Mattsson 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.. Mormons Building Bridges Your email address will not be published. Way back in the mid-1990s, when I had my "reversion," it was common knowledge among the faithful that Fr. 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