This panel brings together a diverse group of scholarly voices to react to Tabernacles of Clay: Gender and Sexuality in Modern Mormonism by Taylor G. Petrey. Drawing on deep archival research, Petrey situates LDS doctrines in gender theory and American religious history since World War II. His challenging conclusion is that Mormonism is conflicted between …
Speaker: Blaire Ostler
Bisexuality and Mormonism
This session will explore the experience of bisexual people in Mormonism. Where in the framework of Mormonism do bisexual people fit? What additional challenges exist within Mormonism (versus outside of Mormonism) for bisexual people? How does being bisexual impact ones faith/belief? Nicholas R. Stewart, Blaire Ostler, Blair M. White
Welcome to Mormon Transhumanism
People are starting to recognize parallels and complements between Mormon and Transhumanist views. On one hand, Mormonism is a religion of the Judeo-Christian tradition that advocates immersive discipleship of Jesus Christ. On the other hand, Transhumanism is a mostly secular ideology that advocates ethical use of technology to expand human abilities. However, Mormonism and Transhumanism …
Queer Mormon Transhumanism
Queer Mormon Transhumanism is concerned with a specific subset of Mormon and transhumanist goals. It is the presenter’s belief that science and technology, the gender revolution, and Mormon theology need not be at odds with one another. Queer Mormon Transhumanism is concerned with reconciling the tensions of these intersections by illuminating how queer Mormon theology …
Finding Human Connection Post Mormonism
Humans have always sought out human connection. Belonging inside one’s tribe has always been a priority. This session will discuss the role that evolution has played in human survival and help deconstructed Mormons sense what it means to lean into human connection in a new way, where authenticity and vulnerability matter to a greater degree. …
Prophet for a Day: A panel presented by the Truth & Transparency Foundation
If you could be prophet of the LDS Church for a day, what would you change? In this session, we’ll ask three different panelists, all from different walks of life, this question. Each panelist will outline their changes and address potential concerns from the moderator. The proposed changes will all be rooted in each panelist’s …
Incorporating Progressive Polygamy into Mormon Cosmology
Have you ever considered the connections between the polygamous and polyamorous communities? What kind of connection can be made between the queer and non-monogamous communities? This panel explores these questions and more to discover ways non-monogamy intersects with the queer community through a Mormon lens. Blaire Ostler, Joseph West, Brady Williams