queerstake

[queerstake]

are there enough people on here to make #afrostake more than a personal tag?

rb for reach is appreciated if you have tumblrstake moots and are comfortable with rb-ing.

[queerstake]

i say this sort of thing all the time but people love to make fun of mormons for fake lame stuff when they could go after the weird stuff. "ohhh you have closed religious practices that's so-" shut up you dont even know about The Three Nephites

[queerstake]

Mormon writing contest, deadline 4th of November.

@the-arch-hive

[queerstake]

The Gospel clearly states and bluntly illustrates that in history, God takes sides. God takes sides, not in terms of being against, but in terms of suffering with the poor, the oppressed, those unjustly treated. The suffering of God is a consequence of God's taking sides. This presence with the poor is unconditional.

Fr. Roberto Ubertino

[queerstake]

You know what I loved this conference?

The overarching messages of love.

It gives me hope- that not everyone is happy about the handbook changes, and they want us to know that we are welcomed, and we are loved, and our Heavenly Parents want us to know that.

[queerstake]

i will say I think it’s important to acknowledge that finding joy in being in the church won’t fix everything. in fact for many of us (myself included) church is a very stress-inducing experience. my daily challenges, religious and secular, are usually not fixed by the gospel/having a positive outlook. but i did love that he encouraged more acceptance and kindness; that’s sorely needed

[queerstake]

Below are excerpts from the article:

Steven E. Snow, the emeritus general authority and former historian for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a bit of an outlier...the St. George native remains a staunch Democrat and a passionate environmentalist.

As the faith’s historian from 2012 to 2019, Snow is widely credited with helping bring openness and transparency to the church history department. He helped shepherd to completion the Gospel Topics essays, which tackled some of the thorniest of the faith’s historical and doctrinal issues.

Snow’s other signature achievements include overseeing the publication of the landmark Joseph Smith Papers and “Saints,” the new multivolume narrative history of the church. With Snow at the helm, the history department also took over supervision of church historical sites, where he placed a premium on education over proselytizing.

His beloved wife of 52 years, Phyllis, died from post-COVID-related issues eight months ago.

I didn’t always see eye to eye with all the brethren on environmental and political issues, but I can appreciate that. I tried to listen and be respectful of their points of view and understand them. I appreciate where they are coming from.

What did you think about the now-abandoned policy of not allowing the children of same-sex parents to be baptized?

I was surprised by the policy and was quite delighted when it was reversed. … I thought it was unnecessary, and I think it caused unnecessary hurt during the time it was in place. I was pleased to see President Russell M. Nelson revoke it.

How do you feel about the way the church addresses LGBTQ issues?

The church is trying. I’ve been really pleased with President Dallin Oaks’ and others’ efforts to try to find common ground. That’s why this recent action they took with regard to [transgender individuals in] the [General] Handbook seemed a little off, based on what they have been trying to do.

It’s a very difficult place for them to be. President Oaks continues to talk about gays in his General Conference talks. It’s as if he wants to draw a bright line that this is the way it is and there is not going to be a relaxing of that policy. It seems to me, that is what he’s trying [to articulate].

I have two gay granddaughters who have left the church. It causes me great sadness that we don’t have a place for everyone. They feel like there is nothing there for them.

How does environmentalism inform your faith?

We are given this beautiful planet upon which to live. As simple as I can state it, we should take care of it. We ought to make it a better place than when we came. We have to leave it in better shape, and we’re not doing that.

[queerstake]

An interesting spiritual thought I had: the disappointing talks here have pointed me to the realization that I am not in church because I like the general authorities. Some of them are ok, but really, theyre not why Im here. Im here because of my own relationship with God, with Christ, and with the doctrines and scriptures and theology that make Mormonism unique. Somehow, I found God here, and this is the place I find the most spiritual light and truth, and nobody else can take that from me.

[queerstake]

Temples Georg...

[queerstake]

Newly announced temples

Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico

Santa Ana, El Salvador

Medellín, Colombia

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Puerto Montt, Chile

Dublin, Ireland

Milan, Italy

Abuja, Nigeria   

Kampala, Uganda

Maputo, Mozambique

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Queen Creek, Arizona

El Paso, Texas

Huntsville, Alabama

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Summit, New Jersey

Price, Utah

The Dublin, Kampala, Milwaukee, and Summit temples will be the first in their respective countries or states, and the Puerto Montt temple will be the first in southern Chile. More info.

[queerstake]

Christ is the root of our faith, and everything else is secondary. Its a very powerful message.

[queerstake]

crazy lore drop gang

[queerstake]

New Temples

Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Chile, Ireland, Italy, Uganda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Arizona, Idaho, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Utah, Texas

[queerstake]

”it’s a lot to ask of anyone… but you are not just anyone. You are the youth of the noble birthright.”

that feels very empowering but also very daunting to me.

[queerstake]

"Don't let the world change you when you were born to change the world"

I want this to bring me comfort as a queer Mormon. I want it to mean that, despite the world's constant messages that this is an oxymoron and I need to pick one or the other, I am meant to forge a path for queer Mormons and change how people think of religion's relationship to queer identity.

I don't know if I believe that right now. But I want to.

[queerstake]

I'm too tired to be eloquent right now, so let me just say that I'm not the one stirring up contention: the ones calling me a tool of Satan are.

[queerstake]

@the choir i am BEGGING you to turn up the bass