Tag: birth control

Amanda Hendrix-Komoto

How 1800s Law Affects Utah & Idaho Abortion Laws (Amanda Hendrix-Komoto 5 of 5)

The Comstock Act of the 1800s is still affecting us today, especially Utah & Idaho abortion laws. Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto from Montana State University discusses

RickB August 29, 2024

Amanda Hendrix-Komoto

19th Century Birth Control & Abortion (Amanda Hendrix-Komoto 4 of 5)

We’re diving into the contentious issues of birth control & abortion. Should abortion be prevented at all costs, or do Americans support it in the

RickB August 27, 2024

Mark Tensmeyer

Why So Few Children of Polygamy in Nauvoo? (Part 8 of 10)

Polygamy skeptics love to point out that DNA evidence has ruled out Joseph as the father of several possible polygamous unions. But is there no

RickB March 9, 2022

Feminism, Sexual Revolution, & LDS Church (Part 2 of 4)

Phyllis Schlafly was an important figure in defeating the Equal Rights Amendment, and she convinced LDS leaders to oppose the amendment. Dr. Taylor Petry will

RickB August 26, 2020

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents

Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.