One of the most sacred commandments in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to “endure to the end.” This directive appears explicitly
“In our church we believe that when women are set apart to do a calling, they fulfil that calling using the priesthood…Then why can’t the
A few years ago, I was my ward’s music chairperson. My duties included choosing hymns for sacrament meeting, arranging musical numbers, assisting the choir director,
This is a blessingTo remind youWith strength and gentlenessThat your body is a templeWhole and beautifulWorthy and unique.You need no special documentationTo inhabit itOr possess
A few months ago I got into an argument with my Stake President. We had a disagreement over a local policy, and he wanted to explain
Blood leaked onto my clothes on the first day of our family vacation in North Carolina. As always, I was melancholy, annoyed, and even surprised
I wasn’t asked to give a talk on “Why church members should read The Song of Solomon”, so here it goes. The Song of Solomon
I was elated to interview Nadine in 2015 for my dissertation on Mormon women of color navigating issues of race and gender (now a book).
So here’s what I’ve decided (and perhaps this is a completely masochistic decision): but I’m going to keep expressing doubts in church meetings where that’s
Someone once described parenting to me like blowing as hard as you can on a cannonball that has already launched in an effort to make
Exponent II provides feminist forums for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum to share their diverse life experiences in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. Through these exchanges, we strive to create a community to better understand and support each other.
