John Dehlin
Mormon leaders have trust issues
By Jana Riess — April 19, 2017
Research shows that the second-most-common reason people leave the LDS Church is that they didn't trust Church leaders to tell the truth about controversial issues.
Mormon church challenges legality of leaked documents
By Kimberly Winston — March 15, 2017
(RNS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints finally takes notice of MormonLeaks.
Small band of Mormons register their opposition to church leaders, say ‘All is not well in Zion’
By Kristen Moulton — April 6, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY — Opponents cited the perception that LDS history is rife with disturbing episodes; that the faith does not treat LGBT persons fairly; and does not offer wide enough roles for women.
Mormon critic John Dehlin appeals LDS excommunication
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 11, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) In a letter to LDS President Thomas S. Monson, John Dehlin wrote that he "never taught my questions or doubts as Church doctrine."
Mormon critic John Dehlin is excommunicated for ‘apostasy’
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — February 10, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The action was not taken because Dehlin had doubts about the church or its history, but "because of your categorical statements opposing the doctrines of the church, and their wide dissemination via your Internet presence, which has led others away from the church."
Mormon critic John Dehlin will have to wait to learn his fate
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — February 9, 2015
NORTH LOGAN, Utah (RNS) John Dehlin said he knew church discipline might be a “possible, even likely outcome” of his efforts. “I am not a victim. I don’t fault the church.”
Mormon podcaster, known for airing dissent and doubt, faces church discipline
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — January 16, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) John Dehlin, known to support same-sex marriage and the Ordain Women movement, said he expects "either disfellowshipment (i.e., official censure) or excommunication."
Mormon higher-ups hold keys to excommunication process against two activists
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — June 18, 2014
(RNS) If Mormon higher-ups want disciplinary actions against two activists to stop, they could do so. They've done it before.
How to excommunicate a Mormon
By Lee Davidson — June 12, 2014
(RNS) How do Mormons decide who can be excommunicated? It all rests on the work of disciplinary councils.
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