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April Young-Bennett

@aprilyoungb

Advocate for women, children and underserved populations, author of Ask a Suffragist: Stories and Wisdom from America's First Feminists

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I’ve had the opportunity to sing in #LDS #GeneralConference choirs before (because I live in Utah). I love that international church members were invited to SLC for this unique opportunity this time around.

I’ve had the opportunity to sing in #LDS #GeneralConference choirs before (because I live in Utah). I love that international church members were invited to SLC for this unique opportunity this time around.
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When I’ve sung in General Conference, they’ve arranged us to spread non-white people throughout & planned cameras angles so people watching across the world can see faces that look like theirs. Flying international people in is a better way to meet this goal! #GeneralConference

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President Browning points to the belief that Pluto was a planet to demonstrate we don’t know everything we think we know. Assuming the present stance is always right is a lack of humility that prevents us from growth both as individuals and as a church. #LDS #GeneralConference

President Browning points to the belief that Pluto was a planet to demonstrate we don’t know everything we think we know. Assuming the present stance is always right is a lack of humility that prevents us from growth both as individuals and as a church. #LDS #GeneralConference
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My co-bloggers and I Exponent II had a lively discussion about the new sleeveless garments reported in The Salt Lake Tribune today. Join the convo and tell is what you think! exponentii.org/blog/from-the-…

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#LDS garments weren’t part of Christ’s Biblical church, but I actually found quite a few relevant Biblical passages! Most were Jesus chastising Pharisee leaders for using similar rules to complicate worship and distract from the gospel. exponentii.org/blog/7-reasons…

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Judy Dushku compares the feminist lens to a 10-year-old walking in on their parents having sex. You’ll never see the world in the same way again! #lds

Judy Dushku compares the feminist lens to a 10-year-old walking in on their parents having sex. You’ll never see the world in the same way again! #lds
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When historian Martha Sonntag Bradley-Evans was selected to lead her university’s honor program, a detractor said, “No, not her. She’s a #Mormon housewife.” Martha says that is one of the best things about her. Be authentic, she says, if you’re a Mormon housewife, own it. #LDS

When historian Martha Sonntag Bradley-Evans was selected to lead her university’s honor program, a detractor said, “No, not her. She’s a #Mormon housewife.” Martha says that is one of the best things about her. Be authentic, she says, if you’re a Mormon housewife, own it. #LDS
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When #lds church leaders created Exponent II in the 70s, they thought the text was ok but the art was subversive. But the art was pretty benign, so what was up? Margaret Olsen Hemming theorizes that the art was subversive because it was art, and art has the potential to move us.

When #lds church leaders created <a href="/TheExponent/">Exponent II</a> in the 70s, they thought the text was ok but the art was subversive. But the art was pretty benign, so what was up? Margaret Olsen Hemming theorizes that the art was subversive because it was art, and art has the potential to move us.
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BYU graduate and Exponent II board member Katie Ludlow Rich cried yesterday when she saw this current exhibit about Exponent II for #WomensHistoryMonth. (BYU has had a complicated relationship with #feminism.) #lds

BYU graduate and Exponent II board member <a href="/KatieLudlowRich/">Katie Ludlow Rich</a> cried yesterday when she saw this current exhibit about <a href="/TheExponent/">Exponent II</a> for #WomensHistoryMonth. (<a href="/BYU/">BYU</a> has had a complicated relationship with #feminism.) #lds
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Elder Holland related a moving story about a boy with muscular dystrophy passing the Sacrament. I’m so glad male children of all abilities are invited to participate in this sacred rite, and look forward to the day when the same is true for our girls. #LDS #GeneralConference

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President Johnson shared an image of a new sculpture of the 5 wise virgins at temple square. She said in the parable, they do not share their lamp oil, but they do share their light, an interesting twist on the old story that invites new meaning. #LDS #GeneralConference

President Johnson shared an image of a new sculpture of the 5 wise virgins at temple square. She said in the parable, they do not share their lamp oil, but they do share their light, an interesting twist on the old story that invites new meaning. #LDS #GeneralConference
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“God is Love” is such a wonderful choice for a #GeneralConference musical number. Beautiful message that we always need to be reminded of!

“God is Love” is such a wonderful choice for a #GeneralConference musical number. Beautiful message that we always need to be reminded of!
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Unfamiliar with the hymn “Welcome Home” that the choir just sang in #LDS #GeneralConference, I looked it up. It’s a new hymn recently added to our hymnbook. I love its message! I hope our people will seek to welcome all, instead of clinging to an “us versus them” mentality.

Unfamiliar with the hymn “Welcome Home” that the choir just sang in #LDS #GeneralConference, I looked it up. It’s a new hymn recently added to our hymnbook. I love its message! I hope our people will seek to welcome all, instead of clinging to an “us versus them” mentality.
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#LDS leaders have stopped teaching that men rule over women, preferring the term "preside." But church policy treats priesthood holders like rulers, not presidents. exponentii.org/blog/no-presid…

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Tomorrow's #LDS #ComeFollowMe lesson has potential to encourage some judgey, unhelpful attitudes toward ex-Mormons. Read my post and you'll be prepared to counter with critical backstory and nuance. Please comment and tell us how it goes in your ward! exponentii.org/blog/the-come-…