EP 12 - Netflix’s Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey EP 2, LDS tithing revamp, BYU approves LGBTQ protest
June 18, 2022 Summary Things are really heating up in the great and spacious beehive! Join Al and Dives who analyze Netflix’s Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey EP 2, dissect who is the most popular LDS general authority, bring you up to speed on the latest changes in Tithing categories, cover the first ever BYU approved on campus LGBTQ demonstration, and introduce you to the Mormon “marriage addict” mom who has been married 11 times!
Uvalde Texas Shooting vs. Haun's Mill Massacre: A Twitter thread compares the Uvalde Texas shooting to the historical Haun's Mill Massacre, sparking discussions on violence and its implications within the Mormon community. https://twitter.com/PotatoMormon/status/1535384700620984320
Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey: EP - 2: Episode 2 of the "Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey" Netflix documentary delves deeper into the story of Warren Jeffs' cult, exploring the true crime aspects of the narrative. https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/keep-sweet-pray-and-obey-netflix-documentary-warren-jeffs-cult-true-crime-1685386
Changes to Tithing Categories: LDS Living reports on changes announced to simplify online tithing donations, aiming to streamline the process for members. https://www.ldsliving.com/changes-announced-to-simplify-online-tithing-donations/s/10750
Moroni Missing from Most New Temple Construction: LDS Living discusses the absence of Moroni statues from many new temple constructions, highlighting a trend in temple design. https://www.ldsliving.com/the-urdaneta-philippines-temple-now-has-its-moroni-but-increasing-number-of-temples-dont-have-a-statue/s/10757
Are Latter-day Saints Disproportionately Gay?: Times and Seasons explores the question of whether Latter-day Saints are disproportionately gay, engaging in a nuanced discussion of sexual orientation within the LDS community. https://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2022/06/are-latter-day-saints-disproportionately-gay/
BYU Approves First Ever On-Campus LGBTQ Demonstration: The Daily Universe reports on Brigham Young University's approval of its first-ever on-campus LGBTQ demonstration, marking a significant step forward in the university's approach to LGBTQ issues. https://universe.byu.edu/2022/06/12/byu-students-and-faculty-gather-in-first-ever-approved-lgbtq-demonstration/
Mormon Marriage Addict Married 11 Times: The Daily Mail covers the story of a Mormon marriage addict who has tied the knot eleven times, shedding light on the individual's personal life choices. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10928029/Mormon-marriage-addict-53-tied-knot-ELEVEN-times.html
More Mormons Waiting Til Later In Life Like 22 To Get Married: The Babylon Bee humorously discusses the trend of more Mormons waiting until later in life, like the age of 22, to get married, poking fun at societal norms and expectations. https://babylonbee.com/news/more-mormons-waiting-til-later-in-life-like-22-to-get-married
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