You can contact me at richard@ostlergroup.com or via direct message at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (links in top right corner). Thanks, Donna! Mormon Mental Health Association Since his release a year ago, Ostler has continued talking with LGBTQ Mormons online and in his home. Insufficient donations to the poor, excessive focus on wealth/opulence Cindy Spencer Le Fevre I think its sad when anybody resorts to bullying or attacking people on the internet, especially when they are anonymous, said Hintze. Mary Lythgoe Bradford If we wont exercise proper judgment against such characters as Papa Ostler (and there are many such characters in the church now), then in time we may find many of our leaders embracing his doctrine, because you cant disobey God without giving power to the devil. Nancy Rigdon But others believe strict orthodoxy can also be used as a mask for personal prejudices. He has not been excommunicated, so there may be a range of theology RC church can tolerate. Jerald and Sandra Tanner These three dont fit as external like Eber Howe. 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. Statement of Purpose: In 2020 we are experiencing a Mormon Renaissance of sorts, as the LDS church (under President Russell M. Nelson) is making historic changes to accommodate long-fought-for progressive and post-Mormon concerns. Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., is not a reliable teacher of the Catholic Faith. As I STUDY the BOM my questions become less and less. Richard Rohr also holds to a more "New Age version" of Jesus. In his book, he includes hundreds of personal . Fawn Brodie Hans H Mattsson and Birgitta Mattsson On Thursday, Ostler was among those who celebrated the churchs new stance. H. Michael Marquardt But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. Disciplinary councils shaming people for sexual choices and/or apostasy Richard Ostler: 1981 Tartan Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108: Richard Ostler: 6289 S Haven Brook Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Richard Ostler: 3578 Warren Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111: Richard Ostler: 328 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663: Richard Ostler: 1058 Stars Rd, Pocatello, ID 83202: Richard Ostler: 3921 E Dahlia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85032 . Maurine Whipple sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Ostler is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who became an LGBTQ ally while serving as the bishop of a singles congregation in Salt Lake City. But then the father put a robe on his sons shoulders and a ring on his finger. Janice Merrill Allred Ernest L. Wilkinson Lindsay Hansen Park I attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University (business focus). 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. The @JReubenCIark account has targeted both Latter-day Saints and other individuals with vulgar messages, and some tweets called for vigilante violence, according to The Guardian. Ostler is an. "I can see that picture now. Bill Orton Welcome to our podcast! Tyler Glenn Joseph Smith trying to sell Book of Mormon copyright Mormon Leaks (Ryan McKnight and Ethan Dodge) The truth of how Heavenly Father feels about you when you repent from sexual sin can be seen in the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15:1132). As Elder Ballard described in A Chance to Start Over: Church Disciplinary Councils and the Restoration of Blessings, "Excommunicated persons are no longer members of the Church. Richard Ostler 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. Denver Snuffer It is well written and researched . It is clear to me the General Authorities are loving inspired men. The battlefield is Twitter and beyond, Bellum wrote in the blog post. 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. The beauty of their relationship and being together 20 years and all the things that they were doing good returns to give back to our society, and I thought, 'Well this is outside of my doctrine, the same sex marriage, but I recognize this is a wonderful couple doing wonderful things and are great contributors to their society and have a wonderful relationship,'" says Oslter. I believe in big tent Mormonism. Michael Ash Russell M. Nelson Episode 614: Emma Edwins, Convert, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Part 2. Laurie Lee Hall D. Michael Quinn He reminds them hes not a bishop or a therapist, but he is a good listener. Some are finding that anonymity is a shallow protection. 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). Maybe you need a category of exMormon critics for Stenhouse and Godbe. Huge philanthropists to Mo & western/Utah history and culture. Boston resident Kristine Haglund, who has seen family members leave the church because of the policy, was even blunter. Im optimistic. #DezNat is a play on hashtags like #JazzNation and #RaiderNation, used by sports fans, and is meant to be a rallying point and a symbol to the faithful and unapologetic, Bellum explained in an online article published by the blog Teancums Javelin. It marked a significant and stunning departure from the recent past. Makers of Big Love That led to a mini-faith crisis, Ostler wrote in an email. Laci Green Rocky Anderson Many tweets associated with the hashtag mirror the hateful dialogue pervasive among followers of extremist movements. Philastus Hurlbut 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. If so, please email me. The prophet can never lead the church astray tradition or revelation? Mandy and Mary Danzig All rights reserved. Repentance is an individual process that begins with Godly sorrow and ends with a change of heart and behavior. You are allowed to feel anger, frustration, joy, elation, pain, sorrow, hope, skepticism, faith and forgiveness. Dan Wotherspoon Ezra Booth Little did he know at that time, he would be reunited decades later with one of his fellow missionaries who happened to be a priest, gay and married. Matt Stone and Trey Parker (Book of Mormon Musical) . 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). I am the host of the. Mean-spirited comments and name-calling go both ways between #DezNat followers and their opponents on Twitter, but the racist, sexist and homophobic themes of many #DezNat posts have set the hashtag apart. This is an impressive list. Bob Rees Lack prophesy, seeing, and revelations by modern Prophets, Seers, and Revelators Daniel Peterson Ideas for better categorization? Lindsay Hansen Park (Sunstone) Greg Prince Quest for refuge: the Mormon flight from American pluralism Find your friends on Facebook. 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. D&C 29:40 Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partake of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation. John Larsen & Zilpha Bradshaw (Mormon Expression Podcast) David Hardy Jana Reiss Lucy Mack Smith Connell ODonovan, Instigators of LDS Intellectual Development and Social Change, Lowell Bennion Joseph Smith excommunicated a number of people without actually even holding a church council, and this is the sort of case that clearly merits such action. Brian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity) John Gee Consequently, I am putting together a starter list of influencers. Richard Bushman Words about revelation by Joseph Fielding McConkie that set things that are upside down right side up again. More than anything, #DezNat is a banner waving in the midst of a battle. And I just said, 'I'll do it.'". Craig Stapley Signature Books (e.g., George Smith, Ronald Priddis, Gary Bergera, Tom Kimball) Cultural Context Preceding the Book of Mormon, Joseph Fielding Smiths Doctrines of Salvation, LDS Churchs response to the Mark Hofmann forgeries, To Young Men Only Pamphlet (little factories), Re-recording of Ronald Poelman General Conference talk, The Family: A Proclamation to the World, Promotion of Rough Stone Rolling at Deseret Book, Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency, Apologetic attempts to debunk the CES Letter. Angela Soffe Lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jld Ian July 30, 2019 at 2:48 pm Cardinal McCarrick hasn't been excommunicated either so that's not really a standard. Mary Ellen Robertson LDS/LGBTQ policies that have lead to LDS/LGBTQ suicides Zelophehads Daughters Blog Gina Colvin (A Thoughtful Faith) These types of thoughts are not from Heavenly Father. Everything feels lighter today; the sense of revelation, the sense of hope for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints is in the air. I don't have to attack or bring down people that live differently.". His philosophy combines Christianity, Jungian psychology, and a variety of insights gained from eastern religions. Many members have the experience of personal revelation letting them know such corrections are necessary; its easy to understand that revelation could work that way for the church itself., As the pace of change in our culture quickens, the church will have to be nimble and responsive, Haglund said, and this step seems to suggest new mechanisms for revelatory change., She would, however, like to see the church recognize that in the past 3 years, far too many people and families have been devastated by this policy, said the former editor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. It is important to acknowledge their suffering, to continue to mourn with and for these Saints, particularly if no official apology is forthcoming., For her part, Blaire Ostler, a self-described queer Mormon sister, believes that queer folks who have been excommunicated and/or disciplined for LGBTQ+ issues should have their excommunication repealed and issued a full reinstatement., Ostler, who is not related to Richard Ostler, further argues that the children who had to have their [planned] baby blessings and baptisms canceled should be issued an apology and that the brethren, as stewards of the church, should apologize to the children affected., We need to learn to live in the paradoxical state of weeping and rejoicing, Ostler wrote, referring to the biblical verse in Romans 12:15. Gail Houston Doctrine of a dark skin curse (both of African-descent, and Native Americans via Book of Mormon) Terryl & Fiona Givens Marvin S. Hill Author of He takes stories of suicidal thoughts very seriously. FAIRMormon I am also pleased that same-sex marriage will no longer be considered apostasy but will be treated as other serious transgressions related to living the law of chastity. 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. To Fr. Sonia Johnson Hamula became a member of a group called the. Family Fellowship Brigham Youngs teachings of Blood Atonement, Adam/God Doctrine Not able to figure our what Reed Smoot is doing in the Early External Observers Who Expressed Genuine Concerns With Mormon Practices. Comments sought. Richard Ostler, who became an LGBT ally within the church while serving as bishop of a Young Single Adult ward said the updated policies accomplish that. Copyright 2005 - 2023 | Mormon Stories. Bruce R. McConkie Thank you for everything you and Margi do! No signup or install needed. 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. With Him, you can put your sins behind you and become once again as white as snow. With Him, you can become better than you once were. Genesis Group Todd M. Compton John would Oliver Cowdrey qualify as an Early Church Insider Who Spoke Up Against Dishonesty or Injustice?. We are optimistic that a majority of people whatever their beliefs and orientations long for better understanding and less contentious communications. How can youth build up the kingdom of God? John Charles Duffy Lectures on Faith Richard S. Van Wagoner 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. Some died by suicide. Grant Palmer The American Humanist . Past super racist statements by Mormon church leaders Blaire Ostler (bisexual woman): "To be completely honest being queer isn't nearly as much as a struggle as dealing with the insecurities, ignorance, and misconceptions folks have about me being queer. <br><br>Richard has provided management, leadership, and consulting services for 20+ years to help organizations deliver on its strategy using proven project management planning, delivery and communications . Jerald and Sandra Tanner Two scriptures that fit very nicely here: Richard Ostler. "This light is interminably long," he. Ed Decker (Godmakers) He was born in Leeds on 20 December 1789, the youngest child of linen merchant Robert Oastler and his wife Sarah (ne Scurr). 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. Marlin K. Jensen Lee Hale began listening to KUER while he was teaching English at a Middle School in West Jordan (his one hour commute made for plenty of listening time). Benchmark Books Team (Curt Bench, Chris Bench, and Bryan Buchanan). President Russell M. Nelson explained that too many people consider repentance as punishmentsomething to be avoided except in the most serious circumstances. Joseph Smiths Treasure Digging, Peeps Stones, and Folk Magic Thomas Rogers While Fr. But there never seems to be a polite way of saying, "Look, the problem isn't me. He says he was born into the bullseye of Mormon privilege. Create a Written Personal Prevention Plan. Dan Reynolds "I don't know what's good or bad in here regarding my LGBTQ conclusions. Stuart Matis 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. Erika Munson 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). Founders of Exponent II Exmormon Reddit Founders and Mods Church members who promote or pursue a white culture or white supremacy agenda are not in harmony with the teachings of the Church.. Journal of Mormon History 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. Retired executive vice president, OptumInsight. BYU FARMS Tyler Glenn Access and subscribe (free) to podcasts at (click on logos below): SoundCloud iTunes Spotify LOOKING FOR OTHER PODCASTS? 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. On Thursday, the Utah-based faith walked back all the hotly disputed elements. Maxine Hanks Byron Marchant The Joseph Smith Papers Project "Our LGBTQ members have a difficult road," Ostler said, "and I feel these adjustments help us better mourn, comfort and bear their burdens as they make their way forward." Redeem Now Richard Ostler All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts Station Richard Ostler Language: He understands when people choose to walk away from the church, but he hopes they stay. 3 And incorrectly using this label may make it harder to end pornography use because of the shame, decreased hope, and self-loathing that comes with it. Bruce Bastian Evergreen Boyd K. Packer The record of our ordinance work on earth must mirror what heaven itself would have recorded if it is to be accepted as a record that is valid both in heaven and on earth. Cecelia Konchar Farr Look over "Papa" Ostler's twitter feed and you can find a nice long list of beliefs for which someone ought to have been excommunicated a long time ago without any question. Taylor Petrey 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. Welcome to our podcast! 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. Louis Midgley We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen . In . LDS Churchs massive financial portfolio at Ensign Peak, and lack of financial transparency Fanny Stenhouse How about add Nadine Hansen who researched and published the finances re: Church and members opposing California Prop 8 ? Travis Stratford Learn how your comment data is processed. All rights reserved. B. H. Roberts And they would be Monday night through Thursday night, Friday and Saturday afternoons," Ostler says. Finally, as this list is in no way comprehensive, I would be thrilled if this list motivates others to create better lists. My recommendation is Sue Emmett, founder of Ex-Mormon Foundation, who organized and presented conferences for a number of years for the kind of people you speak to. Inaccurate portrayals of church history (e.g., photos showing Joseph Smith translating with plates on the table, portrayals of Joseph and Emma as monogamists) Jeremy Runnells In September 1993, six writers and thinkers were excommunicated or disfellowshipped for their criticisms or unorthodox theology. In recent months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent mixed messages to its LGBTQ members. Ally Isom Elbert is there. Mark E. Peterson This is your first step toward the Savior. Mormon Historical Association What we know and dont know, When your adventure partner keeps demanding gummy bears, Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? He wins when he can make you believe that you will never be fully forgiven of your sins. The Danites Helen Sweany 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. Aimee Heffernan I dont promulgate anything. Doug Fabrizio While Bellum contends #DezNat is not political, some followers use the hashtag to comment on current affairs. Shades Jan Shipps Newell G. Bringhurst Kelly Clark (Portland) Sterling McMurrin Sarah Newcomb (Lamanite Truth) Thomas McConkie Bruce R. McConkies Mormon Doctrine Bengt Washburn [19] [20] 6th century [ edit] #DezNat isnt the only hashtag that has surfaced among Latter-day Saints on Twitter, though. Thomas Stuart Ferguson All Rights Reserved, #DezNat Twitter debates have unleashed vitriol. Robert Kirby Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson. I have never found ANY GC talk heinous. He quotes often from the early church fathers and Thomas Merton, but also the Dalai Lama, Islamic Sufi writers, and Hindus. Stenhouse for his 1873 The Rocky Mountain Saints. They did expose it all, from the inside. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest gift that has ever been given. Troy Williams The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Kendall Wilcox Lester Bush Ostler Group. Episode 1: LIVE! 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. Will Bagley It was during that time that three gay men in his congregation confided in him about their faith struggles, and it began to change the way he saw the LGBTQ community. Not long ago, on his way to the post office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Richard Rohr, a seventy-six-year-old Franciscan friar, had a spiritual experience. Brent Metcalfe Charles Harrell Ostler gets some naysayers, but overwhelmingly his words strike a chord with people. Also Lester Bush. My friend Devin Rios shares his journey as a queer Latter-day Saint. The Deseret News attempted to contact three individuals who were allegedly harassed for posting about their faith on Twitter. 'Listen, Learn and Love' podcast hosted by Richard Ostler. I am the author of "Listen Learn and Love: Embracing . 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. His facial expression changed immediately from happy to deeply troubled. I wont say thats the case for everyone., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Hes careful in these situations. 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. 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. Joanna Brooks But he gained a new perspective as a bishop. Kattie Niu Mount and Allan Mount (Marriage on a Tightrope) So I just said I'm wiping it clean, and I'm going to go meet with LGBTQ people to help me understand how God wants me to be programmed about LGBTQ people. Stewart Udall At the time of publication, Utah Anti-Fascists had not responded to a request for comment. The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis Podcast. My name is Richard Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City. Support this work by making a donation today. He almost single handedly revved up Sunstone, expanded and oversaw all the symposiums (both SLC and other cities), all the publication details, etc., for years. Most young people who struggle with pornography are actually not addicted. Open Stories Foundation He began with friendly chit-chat and a huge smile that misrepresented his intentions. Trevor Southey Im wondering why *Lorie Winder Stromberg* isnt listed under influencers of feminism? Dr. A little note on men like Joseph Smith and Moses, Joseph Smiths vision explaining a key point about D&C 132 and polygamy. Great collection of information, but Id revise your early external observers list. The Journal of Discourses The Neil A. Maxwell Institute News of the churchs move exploded across and beyond the Latter-day Saint scene. It's a very simple principle.". Way back in the mid-1990s, when I had my "reversion," it was common knowledge among the faithful that Fr. David Ostler (my brother, active Latter-day Saint, former Mission President and Stake President) resource center: Jonathan Streeter and Thomas McConkie How Do I Talk to My Kids about Safe Media Use? Ezra Taft Benson Lyman and his wife, Amy Brown Lyman, who served as president of the Mormon women's Relief Society, stayed together. Priesthood healings not working John Dehlin (Mormon Stories Podcast) Laura Compton and Nadine McCombs Hansen Joseph Fielding Smith The Daily Meditations. Absolutely true, said historian Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. Generally, church policies are changed much more slowly and often, when they do change, there is not this sort of announcement., The speed of the about-face, Bowman added, reflects the turbulence that this policy and its implementation created among members, as well as among bishops and stake presidents.". Richard Packham Gina Colvin . Book of Commandments / The Doctrine and Covenants Id like to add Chick and Mary Bradford. Anthony D. Miller The Alaska Department of Law is reviewing Cicottes online activities, The Juneau Empire reports. The Church may see it as part of the Franciscan way of things. 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. For a small number of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Twitter has become a virtual battleground where users debate tenets of the faith, politics and culture. The new rules were unveiled by Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to church President Russell M. Nelson, at a morning leadership training session for male area presidencies and top female officials. Bob Rees Alex Cooper Hugh B. Following the prophet through practical examples. Wardless Podcast Zelph On The Shelf I'm realizing that being gay is not a choice. Church hiding its troubling history (e.g., Joseph Fielding Smith ripping First Vision account out of Josephs Journal and hiding it) I can stand for my own straight marriage on its own merits. The reason we are here is not something revealed to men lightly, and so no, we are not just here for a test. Kyle Ashworth (Latter-Gay Saints) Seeking Feedback and Profiles: Do you have ideas for others to add to the list? Ostler says that because people know he loves LGBTQ people, they feel they can talk to him about anything. Thomas Murphy - CLICK HERE! He doesnt want to give false hope, and he doesnt pretend to know what church leaders will do. [3] MINNEAPOLIS ( ChurchMilitant.com) - A priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter has been excommunicated, and his parish permanently closed, months after he criticized certain . I need you to join with others to help fill that gap.' There were many very interesting and intelligent presenters over that time and the conferences were very well attended. David P. Wright Patrick F. Bagley 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. Such harsh and restrictive rules triggered widespread protests and soul-searching. Even though he was . While countless individuals and organizations have displayed courage and dedication over the years to help lay the groundwork for these changes, I am unaware of any online resource that seeks to list and honor these individuals. 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? SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) A former stake president in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pleaded guilty in federal court to using his position to scam $1.5 million from friends and. Carol Lynn Pearson 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. Mindy Gledhill Greg Prince Some extremists have taken those clashes further unleashing vitriol, harassing opponents and even calling for violence. Kim Sandberg Turner John Whitmer Association But its going to be hell if we do. We are thrilled. In recent months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent mixed messages to its LGBTQ members. Sean Escobar and Crystal Escobar (Mormon Enlightenment) Mette Ivie Harrison, Awareness and Support for Mormons in Faith Crisis Stephen Carter Its like that glow before the dawn of a new day., These steps may be small, Burke said, but are important and deeply symbolic., The announcement hints that the church is inviting conversation and seeking further light and knowledge, he said. Church rituals for children now are OK, and LGBTQ couples are not labeled apostates. Holly Tholstrom Alden, Mormon Autobiographers Jeffrey de Freese The stereotype of women of color ended with her. 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