Latter Day Struggles 141: Gender, Sexuality, & Mormonism's Participation in Modern Politics
Series Title: "Tabernacles of Clay” Analysis with Taylor Petrey [Part III of IV]
In this portion of their conversation exploring the history of gender and sexuality in the LDS church from post WWII until present, Valerie and Taylor Petrey do a deep dive into gender, sexuality and how the following historical developments, policies, and political engagement are each connected to the LDS Church’s attempts to keep in place heteronormativity due to the contagion theory of sexual orientation:
- Church Correlation Movement
- Family Home Evening Program
- Home Teaching Program
- Collaboration with the Religious Right
- The Equal Rights Amendment
- Prop 8
- The Proclamation to the World on the Family
- The 2015 Policy
In Friday's Final episode, Val and Taylor wrap up this fascinating series responding to those out there who claim that “No doctrine has ever changed regarding gender and sexuality in the LDS church". In short...nothing could be more false!
They will walk you through a lengthy list of all of the ideas forwarded by various official leaders throughout the years on pre-mortal gender, post-mortal gender, birth control, sexually acceptable behaviors amongst married cisgendered people, and so much more.
They also will walk you through a historical list of proposed causes and cures forwarded by the Church for homosexuality over the years.
They conclude Friday’s episode on a personal note, sharing how work in this area has deeply impacted them and why they both care so much about shining a light on this history. Its all about healing our community and helping expand our ability to love.
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