Mormon Influencer “Defends” LDS Sexist Patriarchy — Here's Why That Doesn't Land
In a recent viral Instagram reel, Kristen Walker Smith argues that the Mormon Church's form of patriarchy isn't the harmful kind. But does her defense hold up? In this breakdown, we respond point-by-point to Kristen's apologetic spin, showing how phrases like "God is in charge" are used to mask institutional sexism and silence valid concerns. From redefining patriarchy to dodging the reality of female exclusion in church leadership, this video unpacks the contradictions, logical fallacies, and theological gymnastics used to justify a male-dominated hierarchy.
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