Having genuine discomfort and unease of how to “faithfully” teach teenagers about the restoration and Joseph Smith’s complexity, I asked my SIL and mother for their thoughts. One responded with a clear message, “what complexity?”; the other’s response was basically, “but you wouldn’t want to be an atheist.” The responses were even more demoralizing for me since I do value their examples of faith. What a gift this article is to me. It mirrors my personal struggle, validates my concerns AND shows a way forward. Thank you Laurel. This has resonated deeply. ❤️
This is just incredible and just so validating and honest. Feeling seen by this. Shared with some others and they said they couldn't love it enough. I love how you rejected polygamy at church openly as a Beehive! The start to an independent thinking life.
Thank you for sharing this! Still relevant as ever nearly 40 years after its first publishing. I'm sharing with several friends and family who will find this helpful.
Having genuine discomfort and unease of how to “faithfully” teach teenagers about the restoration and Joseph Smith’s complexity, I asked my SIL and mother for their thoughts. One responded with a clear message, “what complexity?”; the other’s response was basically, “but you wouldn’t want to be an atheist.” The responses were even more demoralizing for me since I do value their examples of faith. What a gift this article is to me. It mirrors my personal struggle, validates my concerns AND shows a way forward. Thank you Laurel. This has resonated deeply. ❤️
This is just incredible and just so validating and honest. Feeling seen by this. Shared with some others and they said they couldn't love it enough. I love how you rejected polygamy at church openly as a Beehive! The start to an independent thinking life.
A gift. Thank you for publishing this essay for a new generation.
One of my favorites from the latest issue. Gorgeous and poignant.
Thank you for sharing this! Still relevant as ever nearly 40 years after its first publishing. I'm sharing with several friends and family who will find this helpful.
I first read this in Mormon Feminism years ago. Such a great read!
Laurel - I always admire and appreciate your work and words. Thank you!
Thank you Laurel.