From DC to BC

The collected thoughts and musings of a Mormon girl who moved from DC to do grad work at BC, and is now learning to call Boston home

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Confronting Doubt: Notes from Terryl Givens' talk at Harvard Divinity School

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This past Saturday, I had the marvelous opportunity to listen to Richard Bushman, and Terry and Fiona Givens speak on confronting doubt. Thi...
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Why I am becoming uncomfortable with the Ordain Women Movement

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When first hearing of the Ordain Women's Movement's desire to attend the General Priesthood session, I was intrigued. While I do n...
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Monday, September 23, 2013

Beyond Hemlines: How I plan to teach my daughter about modesty

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I am a single woman with no daughters of my own. However, in reading several recent articles about modesty, from a father using creative m...
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Monday, September 16, 2013

"In All Patience and Faith": The Need to Sustain Our Leaders

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This evening, I had a humbling moment when I was gently reminded of the importance of sustaining our church leaders "in all patience ...
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Thursday, September 5, 2013

How I Confront Doubt: Part 2

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Since responding to Hans Mattson's experience with encountering doubt , I have been interested to read the range of responses both her...
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Monday, August 19, 2013

The Need to Fight Spiritual Complacency

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Do I stay in this church simply because I am content to remain in the same state that I have always been? How do I know if I am really on ...
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

What an Orthodox Jew Taught Me About Zion

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When coming home from Israel last year, I had an enlightening four-hour plane conversation with a young Orthodox Jew named David. After co...
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