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Questioning Authority in the Mormon Church
This chapter explores the lack of sexual education and consent within the teachings of the Mormon Church, emphasizing the need for personal intuition over mere obedience to authority. The speakers reflect on their experiences with church discipline and the complexities of questioning divinely appointed leaders, highlighting alarming trends of abuse connected to church authority. The discussion addresses the implications of grooming and the framing of teachings around polygamy, stressing the importance of critical examination and self-trust in the context of religious education.