Below is a link to a SLTrib article on Matthew Gong, son of Apostle Gerrit W. Gong, and gay Mormon. He reflects on his journey out of Mormonism, including a suicide attempt while at BYU. It is an interesting story.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/09 ... s-gay-son/
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- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:03 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: Matthew Gong. Son of Apostle Gerrit W. Gong, and gay Mormon.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1904
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:35 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: New Mormon Stories/RFM interview with Robert Ritner
- Replies: 102
- Views: 12878
Re: New Mormon Stories/RFM interview with Robert Ritner
Listening to this podcast is a must. Ritner destroys the apologists again and he confirms why outside experts don't usually bother with Mormon claims - the silliness and ridiculousness of the claims are so obvious that it isn't worth the time. (Gee, Muhlstein, Carmack, Skousen, etc., please stand d...
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:24 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: BYU being sued for "online" curriculum not being what was paid for
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3551
Re: BYU being sued for "online" curriculum not being what was paid for
For better or worse, I believe this pandemic will change not only how we do business, but how universities will operate. Going forward, I believe that distance delivered courses will become a significant offering at traditionally brick and mortar universities. With that said, not all online programs...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:51 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: $1,000,000 Apostle Signing Bonus?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4688
Re: $1,000,000 Apostle Signing Bonus?
Here is some additional information from Mormon Stories:
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- Tue May 26, 2020 3:56 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: Why Schryver didn't publish.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1982
Re: Why Schryver didn't publish.
Is Schryver still active in the apologetic community? I have not seen him on any of the boards for a long time. I believe he was friends with DCP at one time.
- Tue May 26, 2020 3:51 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: Want to know about temple divorce-take a peek!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1852
Re: Want to know about temple divorce-take a peek!
TSCC is all about control. The control of every aspect of members lives. To the Q15 control is power, and they cannot surrender any of that. Their own scriptures condemn them. That they may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when we undertake to acover our bsins, or to gratify our cpride, our vai...
- Mon May 25, 2020 5:09 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: Want to know about temple divorce-take a peek!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1852
Re: Want to know about temple divorce-take a peek!
Invasive and creepy.
- Thu May 14, 2020 3:27 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: Tad Callister Cement & Barley proves Book of Mormon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1660
Re: Tad Callister Cement & Barley proves Book of Mormon
Did a lot of critics claimed that cement was not used in the Americas or is this a straw man argument?
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: Prophetic Pandemic Preparations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 700
Re: Prophetic Pandemic Preparations
Thanks for collecting and putting together this data Simon.
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:19 am
- Forum: Terrestrial Forum
- Topic: April 2020 Conference Speakers - Diversity Scorecard
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1637
Re: April 2020 Conference Speakers - Diversity Scorecard
I don't think the LGBTQ community was well represented either. I give April 2020 conference an F for not even trying.