In defense of Children, LGBT, and the LDS church.

Normally, my interest in anything LDS is on par with watching paint dry, so when I heard about the latest kerfuffle from “The Corporation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints” (The Corp) my expectation was on par with past experiences.  The bar was low. (Key to happiness btw, can be found

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Fearlessly Advocating

We here at Mormon Transitions are dedicated to helping people through the transition process, and that includes away from orthodoxy and toward a more progressive form of their faith, not just in thought, but in action also.  This week’s news has rocked so many Mormons to their core.    A church leader made it clear

Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine

To my Mormon family and friends: What I express here does not in the least diminish my love and respect for you. There is so much kindness and goodness in the LDS community. In no way do I wish to speak against that or diminish all the big and small ways that I and others

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Tips for Transitioning

Kierkegaard said: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.”  My exit from the LDS church five years ago was far from graceful, and with hindsight I understand it better now than when I lived it.  Here are some lessons I learned backwards for those who are living their transition forwards.