This post reflects on lessons of discipleship learned from Elphaba in Wicked, contrasting her nuanced character with the one-dimensional villain in The Wizard of Oz. It emphasizes responding to social injustices and embodying Christlike love toward all. The call to serve extends beyond comfort zones, advocating for integrity and compassion in every action. … More Lessons from Elphaba: Discipleship Through Wicked
Over the last couple of months I have received messages from two friends. Both have them have asked me very similar questions. Essentially, the question is “We have a loving Heavenly Father, why would he insist that we participate in ordinances and engage in covenants? Surely, his love is enough to save us without the … More The importance of covenants
What do The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints think about freedom of religion and belief? At the heart of the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lies the belief that every person is a child of God. The Family: A Proclamation to the World outlines: All human beings—male and female—are created in the … More Freedom of Religion and Belief in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online As a Latter-day Saint I partake of the sacrament every Sunday. The sacrament is the term that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints use for the eucharist, or the bread and water that we eat and … More The Sacrament
This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online In 2013 the Book of Mormon musical opened in London’s West End, and it opens in Manchester this month. Despite its title the musical is not endorsed or supported by Mormons, or more correctly The Church of Jesus Christ of … More The Book of Mormon Musical
This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online Sometimes I look at the world and am really encouraged by the love that people share with each other. Other times, I become disheartened because people don’t show that love, and potentially show or articulate hate. There are so many … More Shared humanity
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