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Can You Be Mormon and Trans? LDS Church Introduces Strict New Guidelines

August 29th, 2024

The Mormon Church just announced new guidelines for transgender members - and they're stricter than ever. Transgender Mormons can no longer pursue priesthood or even be baptized unless they transition back.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 131 Comments

LDS Church Cracks Down on Undergarments Amid Youth Defiance

April 24th, 2024

Young Mormons are revolting against the underwear they are required to wear, with many only wearing them to Temple on Sunday. The LDS Church is firing back, reminding members wearing the garment is not a choice.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

The People on Earth With a Direct Line to God

January 16th, 2024

Who can talk to God? Well, a lot of people, if you take their word for it. From global heads of faiths to charismatic Christians preaching prosperity gospel, many claim to have a direct line to God's ears.

ULC Minister Training & Education 131 Comments

Mormon Church Accused of Routinely "Baptizing" Dead People – Including Holocaust Victims

February 24th, 2023

Is it a show of love or wildly offensive? The Mormon Church received pushback for posthumously baptizing the dead, particularly Jewish Holocaust victims, but also deceased celebrities and even mass murderers.

Political & Religious Controversy 107 Comments

In Stunning About-Face, Mormon Church Backs Same-Sex Marriage Rights

November 17th, 2022

In a stunning move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) announced it will support federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage. But some critics aren't convinced.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 21 Comments

Utah Billionaire Leaves LDS Church, Donates to LGBTQ Group

December 29th, 2021

Utah's richest man just quit the Mormon Church with a very public goodbye. In a letter written to church leadership, billionaire Jeff Green said that he believes the LDS Church is actively harming LGBTQ individuals.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 39 Comments

Mormon Youth Discover Steamy Celibacy Loophole

September 30th, 2021

Hormonal Mormon teens have devised a sex loophole so clever that it apparently even fools God. 'Soaking' is taking the internet by storm, with some 25 million views and counting on Tiktok. But what is it, exactly?

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

“My Vagina Has to Breathe" – Mormon Women Protest Uncomfortable Temple Garments

July 27th, 2021

The temple garments worn by most Mormons are an important part of their faith, but an increasing number of women are speaking out on the issues they have with the garment. As one said, "my vagina needs to breathe."

Political & Religious Controversy 117 Comments

Missionaries Risk Infecting Uncontacted Amazon Tribes With Coronavirus

March 27th, 2020

A group of Christian missionaries are still planning a trip to the Amazon to minister to remote indigenous tribes - despite the threat of spreading coronavirus. Health officials are pleading with them to reconsider.

Life and Death 29 Comments

Brigham Young University Approves - Then Disapproves - LGBT Students

March 12th, 2020

Brigham Young University showed signs of LGBT acceptance - Briefly. The school updated their handbook to allow behavior showing same-sex affection (like handholding), then a month later, suddenly reversed that directive.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 124 Comments

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