LDS Church Offers Additional Response to Church Discipline Questions
Salt Lake News -- published June 13, 2014
As the pending church disciplinary action against Ordain Women founder, Kate Kelly, and Mormon blogger, John Dehlin, approaches, LDS leaders continue to insist that people of all opinions are welcome within their ranks.
"The notion that the LDS Church is not a place for feminists, gays and intellectuals is simply not true," church spokesperson, LaRue Walker told the News in an exclusive interview yesterday. "We are a progressive organization made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and opinions."
Citing several profiles in the church's popular "I'm a Mormon" campaign, Walker insisted that the LDS Church is an open environment that encourages questions and allows members to think for themselves. She did, however, voice concern over some members who choose to share their thoughts.
"It's as simple as this," Walker explained. "Mormons can be feminists, so long as they don't say women are equal to men. They can be gay, so long as they don't demonstrate their same-sex attraction, and they can be intellectuals so long as they don't share any of their ideas."
Summarizing the LDS leaders' hopes going forward, Walker said, "The Brethren want the members to galvanize around them as they stand firmly on principle and courageously lead the church into the future."
When asked about the expected outcome of Dehlin and Kelly's pending trials Walker stated, "The Brethren can't comment on that as church disciplinary actions are a local matter that they have no responsibility for whatsoever."
Friday, June 13, 2014
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At this point I can't tell if what you've written is satire, an onion article, or an actual statement from the church.
ReplyDeleteHa! Yes, the church writes the satire for me. But a comparison to The Onion? I'm not worthy! Thank you.
DeleteRight-wing religion is so ridiculous sometimes that it's difficult to parody. It parodies itself.
DeleteThe right wing in general has been pretty ridiculous lately.
DeleteYou can be both a Mormon and an intellectual (unless your inbred polygamous DNA screwed you over in regard to your cognitive capacity) as long as you acknowledge that once the prophet has spoken, the debate is over.
ReplyDeleteExactly Alexis. You're church membership is safe…for now.
DeleteThe clown act continues....
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Donna!
Thanks!
DeleteI have no personal knowledge but I suspect there was a huge debate re "what to do about these apostates!" between the PR savvy camp and the BKP camp.
ReplyDeleteObviously, the BKP camp won the day. The resulting PR debacle as the Brethren once again self-immolate by lighting themselves on fire is totally awesome. I think we should call such tactics "The Burning Man Syndrome."
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Indeed. The pesky apostates do continue to be a problem for them!
DeleteDo you think if there is any discipline to either one, it'd be Kate Kelly- the woman... who wanted equality? Women need to be squashed down and put in their place and she just has too many opinions.
ReplyDeleteI was also wondering how your old blog partner was doing? I miss reading her blog. =)
Out of the 2 of them Kate seems the most likely victim, which is sad because she appears to be a real true believer. Man, I sure miss my blogging with my old partner too! She's doing great, though. I'll let her know you asked about her!
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