Tue, 26 November 2019
Bringing a philosophical eye to Mormonism helped author Brittany Hartley to appreciate the beauty and potential of Mormon thought as she came into her own questions about her ongoing affiliation. Unfortunately, Mormon thought kept alive by generations of curious Mormon intellectuals, can’t quite compete with the heft of Mormon authoritarianism. When push comes to shove, the church’s direction is often decided by edict rather than drawing on the traditions own philosophical and theological resources. |