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MIPodcast #65—Womanist theology and Mormonism, with Janan Graham-Russell
Womanist theology and Mormonism, with Janan Graham-Russell [ 54:06 | 74.64 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWhen you think about your religious beliefs, your theology, how much consideration have you given to your race? How has the color of your skin affected your understanding of God, of Jesus Christ, or of your religious community? Maybe you’ve never thought much about it. If you’re a black Latter-day Saint in America, you virtually […]
Read MoreTerryl Givens: 10 facts about the Mormon religion
Especially to those outside the faith, the beliefs and practices of the Mormon religion are largely unknown, and this has led to caricatures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Below are 10 facts about Mormonism taken from Feeding the Flock: The Foundations of Mormon Thought: Church and Praxis.
1. In Mormon theology, the purpose and project of man is not […]
Read More“Intensely collaborative, charitable, and collegial”—Andrew Smith on the 2017 Mormon Theology Seminar
The Mormon Theological Seminar has been a wonderful experience. The two weeks we spent together was an amazing time with deep insights and many positive aspects. While there are many things about the experience I could speak to here, I’ll highlight one aspect of note. Academics can be an isolating occupation. Peddling in ideas and thoughts […]
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