"This is the big tent of Mormonism and Kate
Kelly and John Dehlin are holding the hammers and stakes to extend the
tent further. I realized today that the church is much more invested in
protecting its authoritarian control than to make room
for those who are seeking to expand the walls of Mormonism. Today is
the day I realized that the institution of Mormonism is unrecognizable
to me."
Six months ago, I was the first woman in the world to
report being extended an invitation for an official disciplinary court
for supporting OW. In this post, I tell that story and how it began a
friendship with John Dehlin and Kate Kelly, who are currently being
summoned for respective Courts of Love for apostasy.
http://rationalfaiths.com/courted-out-of-mormonism/
Something that I really loved about this post was this comment left over at rational faiths. Many mormons question my motives and dislike what I write about. I want them to know that THIS is why I write:"Hope
you don’t mind me sharing. I have been reading and following many of
the articles and comments by you, Mr. Volluz, and Mr. Barker
for a little more than half a year now. I was a member of the church
that could no longer reconcile what I truly felt, with what was going on
and what was being taught. I did not know how to find the strength or
faith to remain a part, and advocate for change from within. Largely
because of the insight, compassion, and wit the three of you bloggers
have shown I started to develop hope. Started to consider that maybe the
choice I had made is wrong, and I could be a part of it and advocate
for change from within.
I
recently started attending church services again. Something I haven’t
done in about 8 years. I have often wanted to contact any of you 3, just
to ask questions, but never knew how to, and never raised the courage
to make the attempt, because I was afraid you guys would do something
crazy like say even more stuff that made complete sense, and then I’d
have to act on it and give faith another shot. Much like the work of Ms.
Kelly, and Mr. Dehlin, you guys here at rationalfaiths have helped
revive something inside me I believed was long dead and buried. Faith,
and hope. It saddens me greatly to see what is happening right now, but
also makes me firmly believe that a drastic time for change is quickly
approaching. Perhaps now is the time to stand together. Perhaps the
people are the instrument the Lord is trying to use to bring forth
change. I don’t know where things will go from here, but wherever they
do I just want to thank you for your articles, and helping restore some
hope for me personally. And thank Mr. Volluz, and Mr. Barker as well for
the same."
