EP 3 - BYU Contraception Crisis, the Black Menaces, and LDS Church response in Ukraine
Season 1 Episode 3 -- Apr 17, 2022
Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al and Dives ruminate on the great and spacious beehive!
Join Al and Dives as we discuss the Black Menaces student group at BYU, the LDS church’s response to the war in Ukraine, the contraception crisis at BYU, whether we should pray to know more about heavenly mother, and how complaints seem to be a precursor to revelation. We also reflect on our first listener feedback!
Featured News Articles Latter-day Saints Unite to Aid Refugees Across Europe: From Hungary to Iceland, Latter-day Saints rapidly mobilize to assist refugees, showcasing the global reach of LDS humanitarian efforts in response to the ongoing refugee crisis.
LDS Congregations Ingrained with Helping Others: The ethos of aiding others permeates LDS ward congregations, illustrating how service and support are integral components of Latter-day Saint communities worldwide.
Countries With Highest LDS Members Per Congregation Revealed: An analysis unveils countries with the highest ratio of LDS members per congregation, shedding light on the distribution and density of Latter-day Saint communities globally.
Mormon Leader Criticizes Desire for Knowledge of Heavenly Mother: A Mormon leader dismisses inquiries about Heavenly Mother as "arrogant and unproductive," sparking debate within the LDS community about the role of women in Mormon theology.
Complaints as Catalysts for Revelation: The concept of complaints serving as precursors to revelation is explored, suggesting that discontent within the LDS community can lead to positive change and spiritual growth.
@blackmenaces TikTok Provokes Change in BYU Student Life: The @blackmenaces TikTok account poses challenging questions to spark change in BYU student culture, highlighting social activism within the Mormon community.
Instagram Page Spurs Controversy Over DMBA's Birth Control Coverage: An Instagram page sparks outcry regarding the Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators' birth control coverage, igniting discussions about reproductive rights and LDS-affiliated insurance policies.
Debate Arises Over Tax-exempt Status of LDS Church Due to Wealth: The wealth of the LDS Church prompts questions about whether churches, including the LDS Church, should maintain tax-exempt status, raising discussions about financial transparency and accountability.
President Nelson Becomes Oldest President of The Church: With recent developments, President Nelson assumes the title of the oldest president in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, marking a significant milestone in LDS leadership.
First Presidency Commemorates Easter with 2022 Message: The First Presidency commemorates the life and mission of Jesus Christ with a 2022 Easter message, reaffirming LDS beliefs and values surrounding the Easter holiday.
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