POPULARITY
3 episodes with church policy
As Christmas approaches, the Vatican delivers an unexpected revelation: Pope Francis permits priests to bless same-sex couples. Fred Bodimer reports on this groundbreaking development, highlighting the Vatican's issuance of a new document affirming traditional marriage principles while granting a compassionate pathway for God's love and mercy to encompass LGBTQ individuals. This significant departure from past Vatican policy underscores Pope Francis' inclusive vision for the Church, fostering dialogue and openness. Witness the array of responses from Catholics, capturing diverse perspectives on this milestone decision.
In 1907, the First Presidency codified the Church's official policy about black African participation in both priesthood and temple declaring that, “No one known to have in his veins negro blood, (it matters not how remote a degree) can either have the Priesthood in any degree or the blessings of the Temple of God; no matter how otherwise worthy he may be.” By contrast, in 2020 Church President Russell M. Nelson reminded all church members that, “Your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not the color of your skin.” The major catalyst shifting the Church away from that discriminatory 1907 policy and toward the marvelous inclusivity encapsulated in President Nelson's words, was the Lord's revelation to Church leaders in 1978. But this revelation didn't come all of the sudden nor out of the blue; in fact, it was decades in coming and grew out of the convergence of real-world circumstances in which Church leaders found themselves and the Church. In today's episode of Church History Matters, we take a look at some of the relevant historical developments in the Church during the 70 year period from 1908-1978—from the decades-long season of racial hardening and exclusion, to a softening and relaxing of certain Church policies under President David O. McKay in the 1950s and 60s, to disharmony and divergence of views among the apostles in the 60s, and finally to the unexpected call of Spencer W. Kimball as Church president in 1973. So today we set the stage for next week's climactic episode all about the details of the 1978 revelation itself. For show notes and transcript for this and other episodes go to https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/
Why does Church policy sometimes change?
Why does Church policy sometimes change?
Why does Church policy sometimes change?
There was a recent announcement by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that they are no longer performing time-only marriages in the temple. What? What even does that mean? Our main segment teases apart the marriage and sealing practices conducted in the temple and places this headline within a broader context while we opine on what it the larger plan at play might be. Then we dive into the pages of Miracle of Forgiveness, covering the first 3 chapters of introductory material. We round out the episode with a positive federal court ruling in Australia that bodes well for climate activists and future generations alike. Show links: Mormon church will no longer perform time-only marriages in temple: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2021/05/25/latter-day-saint-leaders/ Mormon church eliminates one year waiting period after civil marriage: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-mormon-church-changes-marriage-policy-20190506-65mxeavi3rdkzgsp6byspavfwm-story.html Happy news: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/27/australian-court-finds-government-has-duty-to-protect-young-people-from-climate-crisis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/ Merch store: https://exmomerch.creator-spring.com/ Be sure to use discount code GLASSBOX for a tithing off your order!!!
This week we’re talking about the recent changes to the Church Handbook of Instruction, what we hope these changes mean for the future, and how you can gain and understanding of these changes for yourself.
LDS author Tom Christofferson joins us to discuss changes in Church policy. We cover the November 2015 policy that affected LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, as well as its reversal in 2019. We have a conversation about dealing with challenging teachings or topics in a church setting, and how we maintain faith when policies change.
Three Questions Every Church Process Must Answer 1. Why are we doing this? 2. What are we doing? 3. How are we going to do it? Notice this is not a policy. Remember, a policy has a basis in law, ethics, or your bylaws, an objective, procedures it governs, and Scripture supporting it. Each of these elements but the procedures the policy governs at least speak into the first question of your policy: why? Get a free course: Church Policy, Process, and Protection.
This is part four of the General Conference coverage. In this part we cover Sunday Morning Session. Where I discuss what was mentioned, my impressions and views and hopefully some insights Follow Me Twitter Facebook Instagram Email Me joyinbecomingpodcast@gmail.com
Moving back into 1 Timothy and the 6 Marks of an Effective Church in order to look at Church Policy and Practice and God's directives.
Janalee Tobias and I discussed Gun Control for the mentally Ill. We also discuss the new policy change from the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. We also discussed some conference talks.
We get a little looser this week and cover a variety of topics including: •Participation Trophies •Church Policy as a Response to Crisis •Who's a Brother •Current Reading Released Jan 13, 2019 ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Don't forget to subscribe for easiest access to the show! If you'd like to donate, you can with the Cash App at our CashTag: $thesubstancepod New Users of the Cash App will get a $5 incentive the first time they send $5 anywhere. Connect With Us And Share Your Ideas! Email us: thesubstancepod@gmail.com Join the Discussion: Twitter | Facebook Leave Us a Message: 9137033883 GDRhZ1zsvKDj6lhXBaCG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesubstancepod/support
On March 26, 2018 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a revision regarding a bishop’s responsibility when dealing with victims of abuse.
Join us as we talk with Bishop Sam Young about the recent changes to interview protocol and sexual abuse issues for LDS bishops. Sam will also share information about the Protect LDS Children March this Friday.
On today's Savage Lovecast (hosted by Dan Savage), LDS Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings publicly denounced the recent LDS Church policy changes regarding same-gender relationships and children. This is the excerpt.
News broke last week that the LDS Church was adopting new policies aimed at married same-sex couples and their children. Mormons in a same-sex marriage will now be considered apostates and could be subject to disciplinary hearings and excommunication. Their children, meanwhile, will be barred from many of the faith’s sacred rituals, unless they get permission from church’s highest leaders. Monday, a panel of guests joined us to discuss the impacts and ramifications of these new church policies. GUESTS Jennifer Dobner is a journalist at the Salt Lake Tribune where she covers health care reform, Mormonism, polygamy, justice issues and more. John Dehlin has a Ph.D. in psychology from Utah State University, focusing on religion, mental health, and the LGBT Mormon experience. he co-led the largest study ever conducted on LGBT Mormons that has been published in numerous scientific, peer reviewed journals, including the APA's Journal of Counseling Psychology. He also produces and hosts the Mormon Stories podcast. He was excommunicated from the LDS Church in January of 2015. He was credited in several news reports for leaking information about the Church’s new policy on married same-sex Mormons and their children. Kendall Wilcox is an openly gay and active Mormon. He’s a co-founder of Mormons Building Bridges, a group that works to build understanding between members of the LDS Church and the LGBT community. He’s currently producing a documentary film about the experience of LGBT Mormons. It’s called Far Between. Mitch Mayne is an openly gay, active Mormon who served as executive secretary in the LDS bishopric in San Francisco through 2013.
Today we interview Rock Waterman, author of the blog “Pure Mormonism”. Rock shares with some of his views: his testimony of the gospel restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith along with his struggle at times with current Church Policy and Doctrine including such things as tithing, sealings as marriage, and others. While I find Rock’s […] The post 038: Rock Waterman: Pure Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
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