1855: New Female Latter Day Prophet - The Mormon Newscast Ep. 6
Jan 23, 2024
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Topics discussed include a new female Latter Day Prophet, shared meeting space with LGBTQ congregations, an update from Elder Jeffrey R Holland, the presence of the Ten Commandments in schools, Utah as the online wedding capital, the issue of clergy reporting abuse, contrasting the Community of Christ and LDS Church, reflections on the evolution of the Community of Christ, interfaith interaction and bridging the gap, the trend of focusing on the next life, a proposed Ten Commandments display in schools, the movie Hells Satan and religious absurdities, Utah County's online marriage system and its impact on Israeli couples, financial success and increased demand for Utah marriage licenses, introduction to 'A Long Way From Heaven' documentary, and admiration for an upcoming project.
A grassroots documentary called 'A Long Way from Heaven' is being created to highlight the mistreatment of LGBTQ+ students at BYU.
Utah County has launched an online marriage system that allows couples to obtain marriage licenses entirely online, attracting interest from overseas.
Representative Brian King has introduced a bill in Utah to clarify that clergy can report suspected abuse, even if obtained through spiritual confession, addressing concerns about legal liability for the LDS Church.
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BYU queer underground documentary - 'A Long Way from Heaven'
A grassroots documentary called 'A Long Way from Heaven' is being created by BYU students, alumni, and allies, highlighting BYU's mistreatment of its queer students. The documentary follows the events surrounding the rainbow lighting of the school's iconic Y, shedding light on the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ students at BYU. The project aims to bring attention to the discrimination and harm experienced by queer students and advocates for change within the institution. The documentary is set to be released in March and will offer a comprehensive look at recent developments at BYU.
Utah County introduces online marriage system for international couples
Utah County has launched an online marriage system that allows couples to apply for and obtain marriage licenses entirely online. The system was introduced in January 2020 and has seen unexpected demand from overseas, particularly from Israeli couples. The online process allows couples to obtain a marriage license without needing to be physically present in Utah County, as long as a Utah officiant can witness the ceremony via video call. The system has garnered national and international attention, with other countries and states expressing interest in adopting similar systems. The online marriage system has proven to be financially successful for Utah County, with the office issuing thousands more licenses than the previous year and fully covering its costs.
Utah bill clarifies clergy's ability to report suspected abuse
Representative Brian King has introduced a bill (HB 131) in Utah that clarifies the ability of clergy to report suspected abuse, even if the information is obtained through a spiritual confession. The bill aims to make ecclesiastical leaders, particularly Mormon bishops, aware that they can report cases of abuse to law enforcement without legal repercussions, even if their religion opposes revealing information from clergy-penitent conversations. The bill seeks to educate the public and alleviate concerns about being in trouble with the law. The proposed legislation also addresses concerns about legal liability for the LDS Church and includes provisions to ensure that the church is not held liable for a bishop's actions in reporting abuse.
Podcast discussion on the Ten Commandments and displaying monuments
A podcast episode touched on the controversies and legal issues surrounding the display of the Ten Commandments and other religious monuments in public spaces. The hosts highlighted the Supreme Court's rulings on the issue, including the decision that posting the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional due to its religious nature. The podcast explored the motivations behind introducing new legislation to display the Ten Commandments in schools and the potential impact it could have on previous Supreme Court rulings. The hosts also discussed alternative viewpoints and suggested promoting values that are more inclusive and universally applicable, rather than specific religious texts.