I was surprised to there are a lot of racial myths among Fundamentalist groups to support a priesthood/temple ban. I was also surprised to learn
This originally appeared Feb 4, 2020. Dr. Margaret Toscano is the Dept Chair at the University of Utah, but she got 2 degrees from BYU
Many Fundamentalist Mormons think polynesians carry black blood. This led Moroni Jessop to find out more. Moroni did a DNA test on his children and
A dispute with AUB (Apostolic United Brethren) leaders led to Moroni Jessop’s excommunication from a second church (which was done “lovingly.” So, he left for
A big, little-discussed problem in polygamist communities is Mormon racism. Moroni Jessop was surprised to encounter this among independent Mormon fundamentalists in the Salt Lake
I’m excited to have Newell Bringhurst back on the show. Newell’s latest book is the short biography of Harold B Lee. Lee had one of
Here’s another classic from the archives. This is the first time we’ve released the entire interview of Dr. Paul Reeve. The interview occurred back in
Dr. Margaret Toscano gives a summary of her essay in the “Gospel Topics Series” book edited by Dr. Matt Harris & Dr. Newell Bringhurst. Toscano
LDS Priesthood encompasses both spiritual and ecclesiastical aspects. Dr. Margaret Toscano compares and contrasts her position on female priesthood with that of Dr. Jonathan Stapley.
