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Send Me No Carnations

Donna Banta, May 8, 2021May 9, 2021

In the Spring of 2003, I was working as the minister’s assistant at the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. One particular morning that Spring, in the Reverend Daniel Kanter’s office, I was alternating between sipping my coffee and offering up my opinion, both pleasures I never enjoyed while Mormon. Seven…

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The Inconvenient Truths about Mormon Lactivism

froggey, March 7, 2013March 7, 2013

Recently there has been much talk surrounding a YW leader who is unfortunately threatened of having her temple recommend withdrawn if she does not leave the room or cover herself while breastfeeding at church meetings. (Call to Action – Lactivism) There are many things wrong with this scenario.  The LDS…

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  1. Donna Banta on A dialog on women leaving the CoJCoL-dSAugust 9, 2026

    Great point at the end, Holly. So that was Pres. Nelson's take on "Man is that he might have joy."…

  2. Holly on A dialog on women leaving the CoJCoL-dSAugust 9, 2026

    Thank you for hosting this conversation, chanson. An additional framing of why LDS women and girls are leaving the COJCOLDS:…

  3. Tent revival: ur doin it rong – MORIAH JOVAN on Mormonism = evangelical megachurch wannabes?August 8, 2026

    […] Hat tip Main Street Plaza. […]

  4. Monya Baker on LDS Leaders Should Excommunicate MAGA MormonsApril 6, 2026

    Mormons get so much international experience and make a value of fellowshipping. I think it's hypocritical when they deny people's…

  5. Donna Banta on LDS Leaders Should Excommunicate MAGA MormonsApril 5, 2026

    You had me at "hello." "The LDS church should excommunicate Mike Lee, Spencer Cox, Kai Schwemmer, Nick Shirley, and Bruce…

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