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Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
New York City

August 30: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Brigham Young, a significant figure in Mormon history, died; Babe Ruth faced suspension for off-field issues; MacArthur began Japan's occupation post-WWII. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
New York City

August 30: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Brigham Young, a significant figure in Mormon history, died; Babe Ruth faced suspension for off-field issues; MacArthur began Japan's occupation post-WWII. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
New York City

August 30: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Brigham Young, a significant figure in Mormon history, died; Babe Ruth faced suspension for off-field issues; MacArthur began Japan's occupation post-WWII. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
New York City

August 30: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Brigham Young, a significant figure in Mormon history, died; Babe Ruth faced suspension for off-field issues; MacArthur began Japan's occupation post-WWII. [ more ]
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The Conversation
2 weeks ago
philosophy

As Russell M. Nelson turns 100, a look back at one of the words that will define his legacy - and the controversial term's 200-year history

Russell M. Nelson's leadership represents a complex blend of reform and traditionalism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Mormon Church cracks down on trans members, may group them with child abusers

The Mormon Church is intensifying restrictions on transgender members, denying basic participatory rights and treating them with marked hostility. [ more ]
Queerty
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Remembering 'My Husband's Not Gay,' the unbelievable reality show about married Mormons attracted to other men - Queerty

TLC's 2015 special 'My Husband's Not Gay' sparked controversy for its portrayal of men with same-sex attraction rejecting the label of being gay. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
9 months ago
Chelsea

Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims

A Utah attorney and head of the Mormon church's Risk Management Division employed a risk management playbook to keep child sexual abuse cases secret.
The Mormon church discouraged a bishop from testifying in a trial involving allegations of sexual abuse, citing a law that exempts clergy from sharing information obtained during confession. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Chelsea

Recordings show how Mormon church protects against abuse claims

The Mormon church's Risk Management Division has been accused of using secretive tactics to keep child sexual abuse cases hidden.
The church discouraged a bishop from testifying in a trial, citing a law that exempts clergy from having to divulge information about child sex abuse obtained in a confession. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
California

California voters will get a chance to repeal Prop 8, the state's notorious anti-gay law - LGBTQ Nation

California voters have the opportunity to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the state Constitution, effectively undoing the ban from Proposition 8. [ more ]
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