429: A Visual History of the Community of Christ (RLDS) Pt. 4: The Transformation from Reorganization to Community of Christ

429: A Visual History of the Community of Christ (RLDS) Pt. 4: The Transformation from Reorganization to Community of Christ

In Part 4, John Hamer tells the remarkable story of the RLDS Church’s transformation from a inward-looking sect with a negative, exclusive identity to a progressive denomination with a positive, inclusive identity. Although both the RLDS Church and the LDS Church were faced with the same basic challenges in the societal transformation in North America after World War 2, the churches had completely opposite responses. In the wake of the challenges posed by professional scholarship of the "New Mormon History," RLDS leaders chose to "embrace truth and do what is right, let the consequence follow," rather than to retrench, deny, and retreat into territory that is intellectually indefensible. The path has not been an easy one, but it has led Community of Christ to become a church whose values include "unity in diversity," "the worth of all persons," and the principle that "all are called." Today, women serve at every level of church leadership, up to the First Presidency. Community of Christ has had apostles from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific Islands, in addition to North America. LGBT members have full priesthood participation in North America and Australia, and in states and countries where it is legal, priesthood members may perform same-sex marriages as a sacrament in Community of Christ.

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Elizabeth Smart's “Mormon” Kidnapping | Ep. 2109

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Freemasonry & The Early Nauvoo Endowment Ceremony - John Turner Pt. 29 | Ep. 2108

Freemasonry & The Early Nauvoo Endowment Ceremony - John Turner Pt. 29 | Ep. 2108

Welcome back to our Joseph Smith Podcast series with historian Dr. John Turner!This is Episode 29, where we dive into Chapter 24, titled “Upper Rooms,” from John Turner’s new book Joseph Smith: The Ri...

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Italian Mormon Pioneers Leave Church - Leopoldo Larcher and Emily Guincho | Ep. 2107

Italian Mormon Pioneers Leave Church - Leopoldo Larcher and Emily Guincho | Ep. 2107

On today’s episode, we welcome two very special guests! Leopoldo Larcher and Emily Guincho are a father–daughter duo here to share their Italian Mormon story as the first family to join the LDS Church...

26 Jan 3h 41min

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Where Did Joseph Smith Get the Idea for Ancient Plates? - LDS Discussions Pt. 70 | Ep. 2106

Welcome to Episode 70 of our LDS Discussions series!In this episode, our panel takes a deep dive into one of the most debated questions surrounding the Book of Mormon: were ancient metal plates a know...

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From Mormon to Christian Pastor - Jean Daniel O’Donncada | Ep. 2105

From Mormon to Christian Pastor - Jean Daniel O’Donncada | Ep. 2105

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we talk with Jean Daniel about his journey from a devoted Mormon convert to a Christian pastor. Growing up in Boston, Jean discovered Mormonism as a teenager...

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Book of Abraham & "God Making" in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 28 | Ep. 2104

Book of Abraham & "God Making" in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 28 | Ep. 2104

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16 Jan 2h 1min

Child Bride under Warren Jeffs - Ceci Hendrickson | Ep. 2103

Child Bride under Warren Jeffs - Ceci Hendrickson | Ep. 2103

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we sit down with Ceci Hendrickson, who shares her story of growing up in the FLDS Church before the rise of Warren Jeffs and witnessing how the church transf...

12 Jan 4h 27min

Joseph Smith's First Year of Polygamy in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 27 | Ep. 2102

Joseph Smith's First Year of Polygamy in Nauvoo - John Turner Pt. 27 | Ep. 2102

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9 Jan 2h 50min

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