[ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?

2003-10-05 Thread Jim Cobabe
Where have all the Mormon feminists gone? 
By Peggy Fletcher Stack 
The Salt Lake Tribune 

No banners proclaiming Mormons for ERA will be soaring over the 
LDS General Conference this weekend as they did in the 1970s. No Mormon 
women will be picketing the semi-annual meeting or praying to their 
Mother in Heaven over wardhouse pulpits, as they did in the 1980s. None 
will be speaking out on women's rights on the steps of the state Capitol 
or on TV, getting themselves fired from Brigham Young University or 
excommunicated from the church as they did in the 1990s. 
In other words, Mormon feminists are awfully quiet. 
The Mormon Women's Forum, established in Salt Lake City in 1988, can 
scarcely draw a crowd to its annual fall conference. Exponent II, the 
Boston-based quarterly for Mormon women, which led its readers gently, 
gently towards feminism, is still publishing nearly 30 years after it 
was launched. But it is more likely to take up issues of grief, aging 
and being single in a married church than the question of priesthood 
power. 
These days, Mormons feminists are less likely to publicly cut their 
ties to the church than to quietly slip into inactivity or simply go 
underground, nursing their concerns in private. 
Feminism as a movement within Mormonism is dead or dying with our 
generation, says Claudia Bushman, an LDS historian who teaches at 
Columbia University. Feminism is such a potent word, it's been expunged 
from our vocabulary. 
But does that mean there are no independent, free-thinking women in 
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Or that all women's 
issues have been resolved? Or that they no longer care about the 
questions that remain in a church which excludes women from its top 
offices? 
The answer to all three is no, says Jill Derr, managing director of 
BYU's Smith Institute for Latter-day Saint History. 
Young Mormon women today take equality between men and women on a 
personal and professional level as a given, she says. It's not even a 
question. 
Young scholars are more well-rounded, more disciplined and less 
scarred by the experience of overt discrimination, Derr says. They 
expect to balance family and career and presume the church's approval. 
They did not live through the polarizing era that was such a marked 
part of our lives, she says. They can look at our history through a 
more nuanced, complex lens. 
It may be just the term feminism that makes people wince. 
For some, it carries too many negative connotations derived from 
past battles and is synonymous with a confrontational style or hostility 
to motherhood. Or they feel it has been co-opted by those who define it 
solely in terms of reproductive rights or competition with men. 
One BYU professor says feminism has been dropped from women's 
studies discourse almost entirely, replaced by the more neutral term 
gender. 
Besides, the church has changed a lot since the 1970s. 
Issues that electrified earlier activists have slowly declined or 
disappeared, Bushman says. Female participation and visibility in the 
church are on the rise. 
At this weekend's conference, at least one woman will likely speak 
in nearly every session (except tonight's priesthood session, open only 
to men). 
Women can preach and pray over ward pulpits as often and as 
prominently as men. They sit on ward councils, serve as presidents of 
women's organizations such as Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary. 
They officiate at some women-only temple ceremonies. More and more of 
them are serving full-time missions for the church, becoming just as 
well-versed in Mormon scriptures as their male counterparts. 
On the home front, the church has stopped pushing big families and 
talking about birth control. Mormon leaders still see the nurturing of 
children as the most important thing a woman can do, but are more 
sensitive to the needs of working women. They encourage couples to make 
family decisions prayerfully, based on individual situations, not on a 
universal mandate. 
Last summer the Smith Institute hired Bushman to direct a seminar 
for graduate students on LDS women in the 20th century. Organizers had 
to choose qualified fellows from among dozens of applicants. They 
settled on eight women from Harvard, Yale, Brown, the University of 
Utah, Claremont College and BYU. Some were married with children, some 
without children, some single. At least half had served LDS missions. 
They were all very ambitious, very able and very devoted to the 
church, Bushman says. When I was that age, you could not have 
assembled a group like that. 
They spent eight weeks in Provo, researching topics ranging from LDS 
participation in the National Council of Women from 1888-1987, the 
history of the church's stance on birth control, rifts among LDS women 
created by the Equal Rights Amendment, and the relationship between 
patriarchy and contentment. 

[ZION] Mormon movie

2003-10-05 Thread Jim Cobabe
Making the rounds of Utah theatres, panned by the critics:

THE BOOK OF MORMON MOVIE, VOLUME 1: THE JOURNEY — ** — Proving that good 
intentions don't translate to good filmmaking, the first part of 
director Gary Rogers' ambitious live-action series (based on LDS 
scripture) is a lackluster re-telling of the books of Nephi, with actor 
Noah Danby making a bland hero. Running time: 119 minutes. PG-13 
(violence, brief gore). (5-Star, Gateway, Holladay, Jordan Landing, 
Megaplex 17, Ritz.) (Sept. 12, 2003)

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Re: [ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?

2003-10-05 Thread Chet Cox
The quick and easy answer to the subject question is:  they (including
feminists such as Gordon B. Hinckley) are still faithful members of the
Church.

The controversial answer is:  just what is meant by the term feminist? 
Its original meaning was one who sought equal rights, blessings, and
respect to women.  By that meaning, the gospel is the most feminist (as
well as equal opportunity) doctrine in the universe.  Somehow, the term
was usurped by male-hating people.  This sort of thing makes life
difficult for dictionary editors.

Sister Stack seems to be grumbling sour grapes in her article.  Many of
the improvements she cites are not new to the Church.  And some of it is
just bone-headed wrong.  For instance, we had two less-than-18 teenagers
in our home during the year that Cherie was an assistant director for the
baptistry in the Provo Temple.  (No, I was not the director.  I was
another assistant.)  I can't remember anything from the CHoI saying that
women with younger-than-18 kids at home were disallowed to work in the
temple.

Certainly there has been unrighteous domininion with much of it being
male towards female.  The scriptures are plain on this (as plain as they
are that such males have no true authority and are in for a whuppin' some
day) and the prophets have decried it from Joseph to Gordon.  But Stack
seems to when one evil (unrighteous dominion) was being fought with
another evil.  

I notice she complained about President Benson's talk without quoting his
talk, but added what she wanted her audience to think he said.  And why
did she not mention that President Benson gave similar council to the
fathers in Zion?  Does anyone really think that President Benson's
councilor (President Hinckley) thus thought worse of his own mother, a
working woman?

And her whole tone is that of the stereotype of the soldier who is upset
there is no more war to fight.  

So the real answer is:  Mormon feminists haven't gone anywhere.  They're
still here, working to build the Kingdom of God, male and female, helpers
meet for each other.

*jeep! 
   --Chet 
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Re: [ZION] Did you hear about ...

2003-10-05 Thread Chet Cox
Yep.  He was obviously a first cousin of the agnostic dyslexic insomniac.

On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 00:29:24 -0400 Jon Spencer
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[ZION] A prophet speaks...

2003-10-05 Thread Jim Cobabe

President Hinckley is ever filled with boundless optimism and good 
cheer.  Always uplifting to hear him speak.

In his closing remarks, I seem to sense that he wishes to lift up the 
entire church with his blessings and counsel.  I would hate to 
disappoint him.

Elder Maxwell, though he has the appearance of a man barely clinging to 
life, delivered such a moving and powerful oratory.

Every once in a while I hear something -- a thought or phrase -- that 
pentrates deeply and resonates on and on.  In Elder Holland's talk in 
the last session, he made reference to the passage in the scriptures 
referring to the prophet Ether's communion with the Lord.  The specific 
phrase that so struck me indicated that the wicked in Ether's day had 
fallen so low in their depravity that they ...hate their own blood 
causing the heavens to weep in mourning.

I am considering the implications...  

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RE: [ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?

2003-10-05 Thread Jim Cobabe

The author of the article is one of those old-time man-hating feminists 
that apparently believed or sympathized with all the pernicious 
stereotypical ideas about the evils of patriarchy and blah blah blah.  
One of those for whom our friend John coined the term Signaturi.  I am 
certain that Sister Stack and her associates are mighty confused about 
the current state of affairs in the Church.  It is almost as if they set 
themselves to tackle a seemingly insurmountable barrier and on approach, 
discovered that it wasn't there.

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[ZION] Women working in the temple (was feminists)

2003-10-05 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
This IS the current way it works.  My sister and her husband have been
temple workers for years.  They have 6 children.  About 3 or 4 years ago,
President Hinckley  said that women with children under 18 could not be
temple workers.  They should stay home with their children.  My sister
was allowed to stay on as Bapistry supervisor twice a month with special
permission, mostly because most of her kids were out of the house.  She
has had two on a mission for the past 5 years.  Number 5 just returned
from his mission, and her youngest just got his mission call, and she is
grateful to be able to be an officiator and veil worker once again.

Oh, and I was thrilled that President Hinckley mentioned where I live and
my favorite TV station (not by name) in this morning's session.  I have
always watched WNDU (Notre Dame University) because they are classier
than our CBS or FOX affiliates (especially FOX).  I sent them an email
letting them know that our President, who is like their Pope, commended
them, and sent the link as well.  


On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 15:31:58 -0400 Chet Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
 just bone-headed wrong.  For instance, we had two less-than-18 
 teenagers
 in our home during the year that Cherie was an assistant director 
 for the
 baptistry in the Provo Temple.  (No, I was not the director.  I was
 another assistant.)  I can't remember anything from the CHoI saying 
 that
 women with younger-than-18 kids at home were disallowed to work in 
 the
 temple.
 *jeep! 
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 you
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Re: [ZION] Women working in the temple (was feminists)

2003-10-05 Thread mormonyoyoman


-- Valerie Nielsen Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This IS the current way it works.  My sister and her husband have been
temple workers for years.  They have 6 children.  About 3 or 4 years ago,
President Hinckley  said that women with children under 18 could not be
temple workers.  

Chet asks:  Did he say could not, or should not?  It does seem that there are many 
exceptions.  So I wonder if it's really not on an individual basis that it's actually 
decided.  Before I forget, where was your sister the baptistry supervisor?  Louisville?

Huzzah to you for your initiative in letting the Notre Dame TV station know they were 
doing a good job!  Bonus points to Valerie!

*jeep!
 ~~Chet
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Re: [ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?

2003-10-05 Thread mormonyoyoman


--Stacy Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Isn't this speaking out against priesthood?


Chet opines:  Possibly.  But the priesthood (not necessarily every male who holds the 
priesthood) has really broad shoulders and can take much more severe criticism than 
this.

Me?  I'll just hide my head under a pillow and whine a lot.

*jeep!
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Re: [ZION] Women working in the temple (was feminists)

2003-10-05 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 00:46:18 GMT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 -- Valerie Nielsen Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 This IS the current way it works.  My sister and her husband have 
 been
 temple workers for years.  They have 6 children.  About 3 or 4 years 
 ago,
 President Hinckley  said that women with children under 18 could not 
 be
 temple workers.  
 
 Chet asks:  Did he say could not, or should not?  It does seem 
 that there are many exceptions. 

Funny how one word makes all the difference.  I don't remember--he
probably said should although Temple presidents interpreted it could.
 It seemed pretty strong, as I recall.

 So I wonder if it's really not on 
 an individual basis that it's actually decided.  Before I forget, 
 where was your sister the baptistry supervisor?  Louisville?

Chicago.  After Tom died last year, I'd frequently go up with them, and
when I was done with a session, I'd help her out in the Bapistry, then
we'd all do an evening session together before going home.   I love the
temple.  But, I've been bad and haven't been up all summer!  I'll repent.
 It sure makes the day-to-day drugery easier. . .of course, Conference
has had that effect on me as well.  I even felt strong, today, and called
my (former?) sister-in-law (haven't heard from ANY of Tom's family since
he died), and asked if she'd make the cakes for Christopher's graduation
in June.  She agreed!  Ah, the Spirit is good!

 
 Huzzah to you for your initiative in letting the Notre Dame TV 
 station know they were doing a good job!  Bonus points to Valerie!

Aw, shucks!
val

 
 *jeep!
  ~~Chet
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Re: [ZION] Mormon movie

2003-10-05 Thread Doug McGee
My wife and I saw the movie last week.  I liked the show but was 
quite disappointed with it too.

The story (of course) was good.  I was not at all impressed with 
the costuming.  The costumes were obviously brand new material. 
You'd think they would try to make things a little bit authentic. 
   Beggars in Jerusalem had on new looking clothing, not rags. 
Even though Lehi and his family may have been wealthy, not 
everyone in Jerusalem was.

I also thought a lot of the acting was quite poor.  Many shots 
were so obviously staged.

Just my 2 cents worth..  Overall, I'm glad I saw it though. 
It's better than a lot of the trash movies playing.

Anyone else seen the film?  What are your thoughts?

Doug





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Making the rounds of Utah theatres, panned by the critics:

THE BOOK OF MORMON MOVIE, VOLUME 1: THE JOURNEY  **  Proving that good 
intentions don't translate to good filmmaking, the first part of 
director Gary Rogers' ambitious live-action series (based on LDS 
scripture) is a lackluster re-telling of the books of Nephi, with actor 
Noah Danby making a bland hero. Running time: 119 minutes. PG-13 
(violence, brief gore). (5-Star, Gateway, Holladay, Jordan Landing, 
Megaplex 17, Ritz.) (Sept. 12, 2003)

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Re: [ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?

2003-10-05 Thread Jon Spencer
Newsflash -
Women with less than 18 year old children at home are not allowed to work at
the temple.  I served in the Washington DC temple for several years, and
then in the Raleigh temple for two stints, until I couldn't handle working
at the temple (fully qualified in all roles other than the Baptistery),
being a scout leader and being seminary supervisor all at once.

My wife could not be a temple worker because we had two children at home
under 18.

And I fully agree.

But otherwise, I fully agree with what you said in this post.

Jon

- Original Message - 
From: Chet Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: [ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?


 The quick and easy answer to the subject question is:  they (including
 feminists such as Gordon B. Hinckley) are still faithful members of the
 Church.

 The controversial answer is:  just what is meant by the term feminist?
 Its original meaning was one who sought equal rights, blessings, and
 respect to women.  By that meaning, the gospel is the most feminist (as
 well as equal opportunity) doctrine in the universe.  Somehow, the term
 was usurped by male-hating people.  This sort of thing makes life
 difficult for dictionary editors.

 Sister Stack seems to be grumbling sour grapes in her article.  Many of
 the improvements she cites are not new to the Church.  And some of it is
 just bone-headed wrong.  For instance, we had two less-than-18 teenagers
 in our home during the year that Cherie was an assistant director for the
 baptistry in the Provo Temple.  (No, I was not the director.  I was
 another assistant.)  I can't remember anything from the CHoI saying that
 women with younger-than-18 kids at home were disallowed to work in the
 temple.

 Certainly there has been unrighteous domininion with much of it being
 male towards female.  The scriptures are plain on this (as plain as they
 are that such males have no true authority and are in for a whuppin' some
 day) and the prophets have decried it from Joseph to Gordon.  But Stack
 seems to when one evil (unrighteous dominion) was being fought with
 another evil.

 I notice she complained about President Benson's talk without quoting his
 talk, but added what she wanted her audience to think he said.  And why
 did she not mention that President Benson gave similar council to the
 fathers in Zion?  Does anyone really think that President Benson's
 councilor (President Hinckley) thus thought worse of his own mother, a
 working woman?

 And her whole tone is that of the stereotype of the soldier who is upset
 there is no more war to fight.

 So the real answer is:  Mormon feminists haven't gone anywhere.  They're
 still here, working to build the Kingdom of God, male and female, helpers
 meet for each other.

 *jeep!
--Chet
 Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you
 are doing the impossible.

 
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Re: [ZION] Women working in the temple (was feminists)

2003-10-05 Thread Jon Spencer
No.  It is definitely a cannot according to both our Temple President and
our Stake President.

Jon

- Original Message - 
From: Valerie Nielsen Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [ZION] Women working in the temple (was feminists)


On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 00:46:18 GMT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 -- Valerie Nielsen Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 This IS the current way it works.  My sister and her husband have
 been
 temple workers for years.  They have 6 children.  About 3 or 4 years
 ago,
 President Hinckley  said that women with children under 18 could not
 be
 temple workers.

 Chet asks:  Did he say could not, or should not?  It does seem
 that there are many exceptions.

Funny how one word makes all the difference.  I don't remember--he
probably said should although Temple presidents interpreted it could.
 It seemed pretty strong, as I recall.

 So I wonder if it's really not on
 an individual basis that it's actually decided.  Before I forget,
 where was your sister the baptistry supervisor?  Louisville?

Chicago.  After Tom died last year, I'd frequently go up with them, and
when I was done with a session, I'd help her out in the Bapistry, then
we'd all do an evening session together before going home.   I love the
temple.  But, I've been bad and haven't been up all summer!  I'll repent.
 It sure makes the day-to-day drugery easier. . .of course, Conference
has had that effect on me as well.  I even felt strong, today, and called
my (former?) sister-in-law (haven't heard from ANY of Tom's family since
he died), and asked if she'd make the cakes for Christopher's graduation
in June.  She agreed!  Ah, the Spirit is good!


 Huzzah to you for your initiative in letting the Notre Dame TV
 station know they were doing a good job!  Bonus points to Valerie!

Aw, shucks!
val


 *jeep!
  ~~Chet
 If ya thinks ya is right, ya deserfs credit - even if ya is wrong.
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