For those who identify with the LDS faith this coming weekend is General Conference a time that many look forward to for spiritually uplifting messages and direction from church leaders. For others, some of the messages bring cognitive dissonance, hurt, confusion and even pain. If this is you, my heart goes out to you and I hold that hurt with you. IF this is not you, I invite you to put on the lenses of those for whom this upcoming weekend can be very difficult. In case you hadn't heard, there are a lot of folks who are experiencing a shift in their faith—many conservative faiths not just LDS. Since this is the BTSOD podcast where I aim to normalize having Qs and Ds I am boldly extending 4 invitations. Even if you are not LDS and of another faith, the invitations are relevant. I invite you to consider these invitations as you listen to messages this weekend and have conversations with loved ones.
Sources:
Church Doctrine, Policy, & Leadership | An Interview with Prof. Anthony Sweat
Restoration by Patrick Q. Mason,
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