2010 SALT LAKE SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM and WORKSHOPS Reflecting on Maturing Faith

4–7 AUGUST 2010 SHERATON SALT LAKE CITY HOTEL 150 WEST 500 SOUTH, SALT LAKE

FINAL PROGRAM

THIS SYMPOSIUM is dedicated WE RECOGNIZE that the WE WELCOME the honest to the idea that the truths search for things that are, ponderings of Latter-day of the gospel of Jesus Christ have been, and are to be is Saints and their friends are better understood and, a sifting process in which and expect that everyone as a result, better lived much chaff will have to be in attendance will approach when they are freely and carefully inspected and every issue, no matter how frankly explored within threshed before the wheat difficult, with intelligence, the community of Saints. can be harvested. respect, and good will. INDEX OF PARTICIPANTS Guide to Numbering: W’s = Workshops, 000’s = Wednesday, 100’s = Thursday, 200’s = Friday, 300’s = Saturday

AIRD, POLLY, 122, 253 EDMUNDS, TRESA, 134, 151, MCCALL, KIM, 355 SMITH, GEORGE D., 354 ALLRED, DAVID D., 134 172, 333 MCKAY, TRACY, 172, 291 SOPER, KATHRYN LYNARD, 172 ALLRED, JANICE, 162, 175, 375 ELLSWORTH, FAE, 135 MCLACHLAN, JAMES, 214 STAFFANSON, DEREK, 333 ANDERSON, LAVINA FIELDING, ENGLAND, CHARLOTTE, 131 MCLEMORE, PHILIP G., 361 STEPHENS, TRENT D., 253 122, 175, 375 ENGLAND, MARK, 173 MENLOVE, FRANCES LEE, 301 STEVENS, MICHAEL J., 241, 342, ARGETSINGER, GERALD S., ENGLAND, REBECCA, 131 MINER, SHELAH, 333 352 332, 371 MOLONEY, KAREN M., 112 SWENSON, PAUL, 135, 252, 372 AUSTIN, MICHAEL, 133, 141 FARNWORTH, MICHAEL, 155 MORRIS, RACHAEL, 265 FREDERICKSON, RON, 231 MORRISON DILLARD, BIANCA, TABER, DOUGLASS, 263 BALLENTINE, KENNY, 311, 321 FROGLEY, KENT, 191 154 TAYLOR, BARBARA, 362 BARBER, PHYLLIS, W-2, 252, FROST, CHARLES LYNN, 191, MORRISON DILLARD, DAVEY, TAYLOR, SHEILA, 376 334, 341 371 154, 271, 311, 321 TAYSOM, TAMARA, 221, 291, 323 BARLOW, PHILIP L., 091, 132 MOWER, WHITNEY, 135, 272 THOMAS, MARK D., 152, 212, BARNES, JANE, 374 GABRIEL, ADELE, 154 231, 375 BARRUS, CLAIR, 164, 222, 264, GADDY, REV. DR. C. WELTON, NEWMAN, DAI, 126, 221, 366 THURSTON, DAWN, 364 364 225 NICHOLS, JULIE J., 272 THURSTON, MATT, 191, 312, 324 BENCH, CURT, 122 GARRARD-WILLIS, JANET, 172, TOPPING, GARY, 122 BERNHARD, TORBEN, 271 333 OLAIZ, HUGO, 175. 212, 251 TOSCANO, MARGARET, 134, BLOUNT, H. PARKER, 115, 152, GERBER, KEN, 173 OLSEN, J. MARK, 171, 365 175, 375 174 GILLON, JOSHUA, 325 TOSCANO, PAUL, 175, 312, 352, BLYTHE, CHRISTINE, 132 GOODFELLOW, PAULA, 166 PARKER, NATASHA HELFER, 375 BLYTHE, CHRISTOPHER, 132, GÓMEZ, FERNANDO R., 335 W-4 TOWNSEND, JOHNNY, 332, 341 273 GUSTAV-WRATHALL, JOHN D., PECK, ELBERT E., 374 BOLANDER, ALISA, 134 173, 313, 352, 363 PETERSEN, BOYD J., 115, 125, VAN WAGENEN, WILLIAM, 262 BOWMAN, MATTHEW, 126, 166 GUTHRIE, PAIGE, 154 154, 164, 254, 262, 366 VINSON, MICHAEL, 201 BRADLEY, DON, 314 PETERSON, JANEANNE, 151, BRINGHURST, NEWELL G. , 273, HAGLUND, KRISTINE, 274 261, 291 WARD, GRAHAM, 154 314 HALES, BRIAN, 325, 354 PHILLIPS, RICK, 336 WARREN, STEVE, 323 BROOKS, JOANNA,174, 272, HAMER, JOHN, 273 PINBOROUGH, ELIZABETH, 272 WATTS, ARDEAN, 091, 291 331, 362, 376 HANKS, MAXINE, 261, 316, 325 PINGREE, J. FREDERICK WEIST, ELLEN FAGG, 374 BROWN, JASON, 315, 335 HANSEN, CHARLOTTE, 111, 131 (TOBY), 111, 124, 214, 231, 263 WELKER, HOLLY, 121, 174, 272, BROWN, MARK, 291 HANSEN, HELYNNE PORTER, PERRY, 153, 365 334, 373 BROWN, SAMUEL, 153 HOLLSTEIN, 215 PULIDO, ELISA, 272 WENGER, KAIMIPONO (KAIMI), BRUNO, CHERYL, 372 HANSEN, JODY ENGLAND, 131 274 BURLINGAME, SARA, 376 HANSEN, ROGER, 315 QUINN, D. MICHAEL, 212, 264, WERNER, SUZANN, 134, 231 BURTON, D. JEFF, 124 HEMINGWAY, KATHRYN BOYCE, 322, 364 WEST, JOSEPH JR., 173, 265, BURTON, GIDEON, 154 331 QUIST, CAROL B., 231, 301 322, 351 BUSHMAN, CLAUDIA, 391 HENRICHSEN, CHRIS, 356 WESTBROOK, DONALD, 316 BUSHMAN, CORY, 335 HICKMAN, AIMEE EVANS, 362 REES, ROBERT A., 211, 251, 331 WHIPKEY, CLAY, 351 BUTLER, JON, 091 HOLDSWORTH, KEVIN, 253, 334 RIGBY, LARRY, 135 WILDE, ANNE, 263 BUTTERWORTH, LISA, 333, 373 HOPPE, BEVERLY, 263 RIPPLINGER, MICHELLE, 363 WILKINS, AFTON L., 141 ROBERTS, ALLEN, 252 WILLIAMS, ALAN MICHAEL, 332 CALDIERO, ALEX, 271, 372 JEFFRIES, BRIDGET JACK, 261, ROBERTSON, MARY ELLEN, WILLIAMS, STEVE, 374 CALL, TRISTAN, 335 274 091, 391 WOTHERSPOON, DAN, 131, 171, CANNON, LINCOLN, 365 JOHNS, BECKY, 163, 223 ROOS, RYAN, 132 315 CARTER, STEPHEN, 173, 291, JOHNSON, JEFFERY O., 273 ROSENBAUM, KAREN, 211, 263, 334, 341 JORGENSEN, BRUCE, 334 374 CHAMBERLIN, ANN, 113, 141, RUSSELL, REED, 326 Session Sponsors: 341 KENNARD, LAUREN, 391 RUSSELL, RICHARD C., 254 CHARLES, CARTER, 125 KESLER, JOHN, W-6 RUSSELL, WILLIAM D., 161, 225, EUGENE ENGLAND FOUNDA- CLARK, AMY, W-3 KIMBALL, TOM, 373 255, 275, 355 TION, 131 CLARK, DENNIS 113, 155, 162, KLEE, TROY, 191 RYTTING, MARVIN, 175, 255 223, 252, 326, 354, 361 KLINE, CAROLINE, 362, 391 FEMINIST MORMON HOUSE- CLAYTON, LISA T., 391 SAMUELSEN, ERIC, 291, 331, WIVES, 333 COMPTON, LAURA, 101, 151, LAGA, BARRY, 112 371 251, 313, 323, 351 LAMBERT, GLEN R., 114 SANDERS, AARON, 133, 141 MORMON TRANSHUMANIST COMPTON, TODD, 264, 273 LANDRITH, DAVID KING, 331 SAUNDERS, BETHANY, 391 ASSOCIATION, 315, 365 CORCORAN, BRENT, W-3 LA POINTE, RICHARD TERRY, SAVAGE, KATY, 335 135 SAVAGE, PAUL, 224 MORMON WOMEN’S FORUM, DALTON, BRIAN KEITH, 191 LAVER, JEFF, 332 SCHERER, MARK A., 275, 376 134 DECKER, MARK T., 133, 141 LAWSON, RONALD, 336 SCHOW, RON, 201, 371 DECOO, ELLEN, 121, 215, 221 LEAHY, ANNE, 171 SCOTT, PATRICIA, 273 MORMON WORKER’S DEHLIN, JOHN, W-1, W-4, 124, LEMESANY, LOWELL, 163, 224 SHEPHERD, GARY, 322, 336 COLLECTIVE, 262, 335 274 LEWIS, KIMBERLY, 376 SHEPHERD, GORDON, 322 DELEWSKI, RICHARD, 114, 174 LINKHART, ROBIN, 161, 355, 373 SHIELDS, STEVE, 224, 275, 324 SMITH-PETTIT FOUNDATION, DODGE, SCOTT, 316 LOW, TRAVIS, 271 SHIPPS, JAN 091 091 SHULTS, LILLY, 134 EASTMAN, ALAN, 091, 231, 291, MACKAY, LACHLAN, 213 SILLITO, JOHN, 213, 252, 356 The UTAH HUMANITIES 353 MADSON, JOSHUA. 262 SKOOR, SUSAN, W-5, 101, 353 COUNCIL has provided funding EASTMAN, VICKIE STEWART, MARSH, STEPHEN, 172 SMITH, CHRISTOPHER C., 222, for session 091. 312 316

PAGE 2 2010 SALT LAKE 2010 Salt Lake THANK YOUS! Our thanks to the volunteers who were part of this year’s proposal selection committee: LAURA COMPTON, HOLLY WELKER, LORIE SUNSTONE WINDER, DAN WOTHERSPOON, and MICHAEL J. STEVENS. Audio/Visual Heroes: We’re bringing back the dedicated team Symposium and Workshops from 2009 to manage the AV equipment and symposium record- ings. Thanks in advance to the fellows who toil well out of the spot- light: GREG BRIGHTON, WADE GREENWOOD, ANDREW HAMIL- TON, TIM SWENSEN, MATTHEW WRIGHT, and team coordinator MICHAEL J. STEVENS.

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Onsite Volunteers: It takes a village to help the Symposium run smoothly. We give heartfelt thanks to SCOTT GRANER, DON and LUCINDA GUSTAVSON, JANI FLEET, BEVERLY HOPPE, ROD SHIRLEY, SHAREE HUGHES, LORELEE QUIST, and MATT Theme: Reflecting on Maturing Faith THURBER for being part of our team of volunteers on site. Underwriting: Special thanks to TYSON JACOBSEN for providing underwriting for Mr. Deity’s performance at the Symposium and to WELCOME! the Sunstone Board of Directors for underwriting cake and gelato in celebration of Sunstone’s 35 years of publishing. We’re excited about the 2010 Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium and all the great workshops and sessions that are part of this year’s Cameraman: Once again, STEVE MAYFIELD will be capturing event! This year’s theme, Reflecting on Maturing Faith, was inspired Symposium highlights on film. Smile when you see him taking by Sunstone’s reaching a milestone in 2010: 35 years of publishing. photos. And be forewarned: he likes to take pictures of Symposium The first issue of Sunstone magazine rolled off the presses in winter attendees dozing off. Be careful when and where you nap! 1975, and we’ve been going strong ever since. Let’s take a moment to reflect on this milestone by enjoying some birthday cake and ice Music: We are pleased once again to have ALAN EASTMAN at the cream in celebration. Join us for sweet refreshments in the Canyons piano and musical director ARDEAN WATTS leading the always- Lobby after the Smith-Pettit lecture Wednesday night. spirited congregational singing.

Please stop by our book vendor room for the latest hot titles, or Alas, this will be ARDEAN’s last year directing the music at cruise the registration desk to buy yourself a new Sunstone T-shirt. Sunstone; 2010 marks his 30th year in this role, and he would like If we happen to sell out of your size, you can peruse and purchase to retire. While there’s no one who could possibly replicate Ardean, a wide array of Sunstone merchandise in our online Cafe Press the 2011 symposium music stand is now taking applications. shop: CAFEPRESS.COM/SHOPSUNSTONE. Board: The Sunstone Board of Directors is a valuable ally in every Parking: The Sheraton offers FREE parking in the lots on the west Symposium event. A warm thank-you to board chair MICHAEL J. and north sides of the hotel. Enter from 500 South, and go through STEVENS and directors LAURA L. BUSH, LAURA COMPTON, the parking gate on the far west side of the hotel. DOE DAUGHTREY, KIM MCALL, J. FREDERICK (TOBY) PIN- GREE, JANA BOUCK REMY, CHARLES T. SCHOFIELD, MARK D. Parents Room: If young symposium-goers get fussy or need room THOMAS, MATT THURSTON, CLAY WHIPKEY, and DAN to get the wiggles out, feel free to take a break in the NORTH WOTHERSPOON. Our thanks for the service rendered by mem- STAR meeting room—open all day. Cheerios welcome. bers whose terms of service ended in 2010: NADINE HANSEN, J. BONNER RITCHIE, and RORY SWENSEN. Discount Coupons for the Olio Restaurant: The Olio restaurant is offering a 20% discount to symposium attendees who eat any Hotel: We’re pleased to have our event at the Sheraton Salt Lake meal at the restaurant. Pick up your discount coupons at the City Hotel, and we’re grateful for the support of PAULA VOLZ, symposium registration desk, and enjoy the savings! JESSE JAIMES, and other members of the Sheraton staff.

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SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM PAGE 3 2010 SALT LAKE SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM SESSION CHANGES The following sessions have been changed from the preliminary program:

SESSIONS CANCELLED— 275. PANEL. FAITH AND NARRATIVE moved to session 376 123. LOSING A FOUND LANDSCAPE: MORMON SACRED GEOGRAPHY AND LDS APOLOGETICS 333. PANEL. WHERE IS YOUR FAULKNER? MORMON TREVOR LUKE FICTION AND AMERICA moved to session 374 165. FROM C.S. LEWIS TO OWEN BARFIELD: AN EVO- LUTION OF CONSCIOUSNESS, AND EVOLUTION 336. PANEL. NO MORE FELLOW CITIZENS BUT STILL OF FAITH STRANGERS: TWENTY YEARS OF STRANGERS IN JULIE J. NICHOLS PARADOX: EXPLORATIONS IN MORMON THEOLOGY moved to session 375 SESSIONS ADDED— 351. PANEL. THE ROLE OF FEMINISTMORMONHOUSE- 115. ONE SOUL SHALL NOT BE LOST: A HISTORY OF WIVES.ORG IN THE "MATURING" OF MORMON THE WAR IN HEAVEN IN MORMON THOUGHT FEMINISM BOYD J. PETERSEN moved to session 333

126. JOSEPH SMITH, MATTHEW PHILIP GILL, AND THE 374. PANEL. EXIT, VOICE, AND LOYALTY IN THE DYNAMICS OF MORMON SCHISM MORMON COMMUNITY MATTHEW BOWMAN moved to session 274

375. PANEL. GROWTH AND DISPERSION OF LATTER-DAY 166. A MORMON BIGFOOT: DAVID PATTEN'S CAIN AND SAINTS IN “ZION” AND “BABYLON”: THE THE CONCEPTION OF EVIL IN MORMON FOLKLORE CONSEQUENCES OF MORMON DEMOGRAPHIC MATTHEW BOWMAN TRANSITION moved to session 336 SESSIONS MOVED TO NEW TIME SLOTS— 376. PANEL. DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY 274. ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND MORMONISM OF CHRIST 2010 WORLD CONFERENCE moved to session 356 moved to session 275 GROWING SUNSTONE

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PAGE 4 2010 SALT LAKE 2010 SALT LAKE SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM 8:00 191 PLENARY SESSION: Double Feature: Sister Dottie S. Dixon and Mr. Deity Canyons Ballroom 6:15–8:00 DINNER BREAK 4:45–6:15 175 Theological Ramifications of Excommunica- tion 173 Some SAHD Stories 172 The Stories Tell: We Unpleasant vs Truths Pleasant Fiction 174 The Book of Job 171 Placing Disability at the Heart of Zion 2010 3:30–4:30 162 Whose She Will Wife Be? Marriage, Embodiment, Salvation 163 Maturity, Meaning & Mormonism 164 Adam- Ondi-Ahman: An American Eden 161 Seerstones A to Trifocals: Church’s Journey with Scripture 166 A Mormon Bigfoot: David Cain Patten’s W. and the Conception of Evil in Folklore UGUST 5 A 2:15–3:15 154 Two Short 154 Two Plays: “Adam & Eve” and Son” “Prodigal 152 A Field Guide for History Turning into Myth 153 Toward an 153 Toward LDS Account of Physician- Assisted Suicide 155 A Crisis of Faith in Newtonian Mormonism 151 Line Upon Line: New Personal & Progress Duty to God HURSDAY T 12:45–2:15 LUNCH BREAK 141 1:30 p.m. BOOK SIGNINGS Deer Valley Michael Austin, Ann Chamberlin, Mark Decker, Sanders, Aaron Afton Lovell (Pettegrew) Wilkins 11:15–12:45 133 Peculiar Portrayals: Mormons on the Page, Stage & Screen 132 Studies of 20th Century Utah Mormon Sects 134 Are We 134 Are Moving Toward Wholeness? & the Women Feminine, etc. 131 Rediscovering Eugene England in the 21st Century 135 A Walking Contradiction: and Partly Truth Partly Fiction YMPOSIUM S 10:00–11:00 121 Bella’s Body: Physicality, Mortality, etc Spirituality, 122 Authors Meet the Critic 125 Francophone Mormons and the Internet 124 More the Stories from LDS Borderlands 126 Joseph Smith, Matthew Philip Gill & the Dynamics of Mormon Schism UNSTONE S 8:45–9:45 113 Maturing Faiths: A Comparison of Mormonism and Islam 115 “One Soul Shall Not Be Lost”: A History in of the War Heaven 111 Eugene England’s Calculated Risk: Academic Freedom 112 Out of Context: Using and Abusing Quotations 114 Money Fiscal Troubles: & Psychological Crises at Kirtland 8:00–8:30 101 Devotional: The Call to Praise and Respond Room Arches Canyons Sundance Bryce Brighton Powder Mountain

SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM PAGE 5 2010 SALT LAKE SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM 8:00 PLENARY PLENARY SESSION: 291 Pillars of My Faith with Eric Samuelsen and McKay Tracy Room: Canyons Ballroom Following “Pillars,” join us for the Bloggersnacker and meet your favorite Mormon bloggers for fre- netic, sleep- deprived discus- sion. Room: Sundance DINNER BREAK 281 RECEPTION with refresh- ments 6:15 -8:00 pm, by sponsored the Community of Christ. All invited! are Room: Bryce 272 Our Voices, Our Visions 274 Exit, Voice, Loyalty in the LDS Community 271 The Sonosopher (film screening) 273 Persistence of Polygamy: A Mormon Anthology 275 Commun- ity of Christ 2010 World Conference Developments 2010 263 In Memoriam: Four Sunstone Friends 264 The Big Fan: Joseph Smith & the Danites in Missouri 265 The Will to 265 The Will Power & Exaltation: Nietzsche vs. Mormonism 262 Is the Afghanistan Just? Book War of Mormon Approach 261 Evidence of Women’s Priesthood in Earliest Christianity UGUST 6 A 253 Who Was Responsible for Willie/Martin Handcart Dis- aster? One Cow 252 In Memoriam: Linda Sillitoe 254 Tree of 254 Tree Knowledge of Good & Evil vs of Life Tree 251 Responses to “8: The Mormon Proposition” 255 Life After: Journey from Active Mormon to Reflective Unitarian RIDAY Colbert & The Daily , F LUNCH BREAK: 241. Lunchtime Comedy Mormon Clips from Show Report ARCHES YMPOSIUM 231 Why We Stay S 225 Same- Gender Marriage and Religious Freedom 223 Spaceship Earth 224 Why Elijah/John the Baptist Must Come Before Return Christ’s 222 Inspired Fictionalization of the United Firm Revelations 221 Relief Society & the Invisible Hand of Patriarchy UNSTONE S Ariana 8:45–9:45 10:00–11:00 11:15–12:45 12:45–2:15 2:15–3:15 3:30–4:30 4:45–6:15 6:15–8:00 215 Rachel Ann Nunes’s Series: Fictional LDS Saints in France 212 Sacred in the Secrecy of Teachings Boyd K. Packer 213 Joseph Smith III: From Reorganization to Community of Christ 211 The Cost of Discipleship: Thoughts on Being a Mature Believer 214 Meditation H. on William Chamberlin & Remaining Mormon 8:00–8:30 201 Devotional: Wrestling Angel: Jacob’s & On Trials Maturing Faith Room Arches Canyons Sundance Bryce Brighton Powder Mountain

PAGE 6 2010 SALT LAKE 2010 SALT LAKE SUNSTONE SYMPOSIUM not 8:00 391 BANQUET: theater Reader’s panel: LDS in the Women 20th Century: to a Witnesses Changing Church Findings from the Claremont Mormon Oral Women’s History Project Featuring: Claudia Bushman, Lisa T. Clayton, Bethany Saunders, Lauren & Kennard Kline Caroline Room: Wasatch (upstairs) The banquet a sepa- requires rate registration fee of $46. only” “Lecture tickets are available. DINNER BREAK 373 Men & Priesthood: on the Taking Feminine 371 Gay & Mormon on the Stage and Screen 375 20 Years of 375 20 Years Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Theology 372 Seeing As Believing 374 Where is 374 Where Faulkner? Your Mormon Fiction and America 376 Faith and Narrative 2010 361 Hindering the Saints: Away Taking the Key of Knowledge 365 Reasons for Technological Interpretations of Mormonism 362 Mormon Feminist Community of Exponent II 366 Bash: Mormonizing Euripides 364 Oliver Rod Cowdery’s of Nature 363 Two Loves: 363 Two Documenting Gay Mormons’ Stories (short film) UGUST 7 A 352 Homosexual Spirituality & Redemption of Pleasure 353 Faith in the Midst of Life’s Difficulties 355 The Mormon Bibles 351 Mobilizing the Saints: Strategies on Same-Sex Marriage 356 On Social Justice and Mormonism 354 Joseph Personal Smith’s Polygamy Colbert ATURDAY & The Daily S Report 341. 1:30 p.m. 341 BOOK SIGNINGS: Deer Valley Phyllis Barber Stephen Carter Ann Chamberlin Johnny Townsend LUNCH BREAK Singles Lunch at the Olio in VIP 2 room 342. Lunchtime Comedy Arches Mormon Clips from Show 332 The Gay Mormon Literature Project 335 Mormonism and Radical Politics 336 Growth & 336 Growth Dispersion: LDS Demographic Transition 333 Role of the fMh blog in the Maturing of Mormon Feminism & 334 Pros Cons of Writing Confessional Memoir in the Mormon Milieu 331 Glenn Beck: Likely Mormon or Unlikely Mormon? YMPOSIUM S 322 Gender in Differences Early LDS Patriarchal Blessings 324 50 Years of 324 50 Years Transformation in Community of Christ 323 Getting It Right: Changes in the Gospel Principles man- ual 1979-2009 321 Trouble in 321 Trouble Zion (Film Screening, Continued) 325 Mormon HAD Women the Priesthood in 1843 326 Joseph Smith’s Meditation on Power UNSTONE S 8:45–9:45 10:00–11:00 11:15–12:45 12:45–2:15 2:15–3:15 3:30–4:30 4:45–6:15 6:15–8:00 316 The Future of Catholic / Mormon Dialogue 311 Trouble in 311 Trouble Zion (Film Screening) 315 Toward a 315 Toward Theological Justification for Environmental Activism 314 Dating Fanny Alger: An Early Polygamous Relationship 313 Church, Priesthood, and the Gay/Lesbian Journey Toward Spiritual Maturity 312 The Descent of Dissent, Or on the Origin of Speciousness 8:00–8:30 301 Devotional: Gratitude: A Contagious Choice Room Arches Canyons Sundance Bryce Brighton Powder Mountain

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Instructor PHYLLIS BARBER is the author of seven books, 2010 Salt Lake the latest being Raw Edges: A Memoir, published by the University of Nevada Press. She has pub- lished stories and essays in national literary mag- SUNSTONE azines such as Agni Magazine, Chariton Review, Cimarron Review, Crazyhorse, Kenyon Review, Symposium and Missouri Review, North American Review, Dialogue, and SUNSTONE. She was recently given Workshops a Best of Dialogue 2009 award in the Personal Note: Workshops are not recorded. Voices category for her personal essay “At the Cannery.” Her essay "Sweetgrass" (part of her WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST Searching for Spirit collection and published in upstreet summer 2009) was chosen as a Notable MORNING WORKSHOPS, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM Essay in the 2010 edition of Best American Essays.

W-1. Title NAVIGATING AN LDS FAITH CRISIS Room SUNDANCE with JOHN DEHLIN W-3. Title CLEANSE YOUR TEMPLE: INTRODUCTION Description Crises of faith are as old as faith itself, but that TO YOGA ASANA FOR MORMONS doesn't make them any easier to navigate, partic- with BRENT CORCORAN ularly since family, friends, community, and even livelihood–as well as one's view of the world and NOTE Part One of the workshop runs from 9:00 am to oneself–are often at stake. 10:30 am. Comfortable clothing recommended.

John Dehlin has spent the past five years speak- Description During my decade teaching yoga in Salt Lake ing with more than 1,000 LDS Church members City, I have not been surprised that many mem- in crises of faith. This workshop will address com- bers of the LDS faith have added a yoga practice ponents of an LDS faith crisis and explore vari- to augment their Mormon spiritual life. As ous options available to those in such crises, Benjamin Park states in a recent Dialogue article, including taking a break from full activity, leaving "The body is an especially apt lens through which the Church altogether, or remaining in the Church to view theology because it so penetrates reli- as a non-traditional believer/participant. In addi- gious thought, practice, and symbology that its tion, John will bring several friends who are in significance often goes overlooked. ...Not only do various stages of crisis to help field questions many religious analogies employ the body for and brainstorm options with attendees. understanding, but the body itself serves as a Instructor JOHN DEHLIN is an active member of the LDS metaphor for an entire religious construction." Church and founder or co-founder of several (Summer 2010; 3.) Mormon-themed blogs and podcasts including: This session will provide an introduction to the Mormon Stories podcast, MORMONMATTERS.ORG, practice of various yoga postures, breathing tech- STAYLDS.COM, and MORMONSFORMARRIAGE.COM. niques, and anatomical alignment principles, and John is currently pursuing a PhD in clinical/coun- also serve as a forum for discussing both the seling psychology from Utah State University with places of accord and discord between yogic and a specialty in anxiety-spectrum disorders. John is Mormon spiritual practices. Please consult your happily married and the proud father of four kids. doctor before attending this introductory-level session. You may not sweat, but you might glis- Room SNOWBIRD ten! Mats will be provided, or bring your own.

W-2. Title JUST WHAT IS A PERSONAL ESSAY? Instructor BRENT CORCORAN is credentialed as Anusara- with PHYLLIS BARBER Inspired (TM) Yoga teacher at Kula Yoga Studio in Salt Lake City. He is employed by Dialogue: A Description The personal essay is one of the most “natural Journal of Mormon Thought as production man- forms” of Mormon literature, related as it is to ager and by the Journal of Mormon History as journal-keeping and the first person. This class compositor. will explore ways to turn anecdotes and journal entries into more artistic and shapely forms of Title AN INTRODUCTION TO AROMATHERAPY nonfiction storytelling. We will look at different AND ESSENTIAL OILS angles of approach to the stories we need/want with AMY CLARK to tell; we’ll explore what it means to be “taught by the language pooled inside of each of us” NOTE Part Two of the workshop runs from 11:00 am to that assists us if we allow for its subliminal wis- 12:30 pm and includes a foot massage using dom; we’ll discuss the discretionary range of scented essential oils. what we feel we can and cannot write; and we’ll look at some contemporary personal essays to Description Once I started having children, I became interest- discover the spectrum of possibility with this lit- ed in natural home health remedies. I found that erary form. essential oils can help prevent and treat illness and can also help create a deeper bond with

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loved ones. They are now an integral part of our AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM household and are easy to use! A quick starter course is all you need to help put yourself and W-4. Title NAVIGATING A MARRIAGE WHEN ONE OF your surroundings on a healthier course. Come to YOU LOSES AN LDS TESTIMONY this workshop if you'd like to explore an all-natu- with JOHN DEHLIN ral approach to healing or just want a great emotional boost. Description If an LDS Church member loses his/her testimo- ny, it can significantly impact the person’s mar- A relaxing foot massage will give class members riage. Many marriages dissolve due to an inability hands-on experience using essential oils. You to understand each other's perspective. From the can pair up with a classmate to give each other true-believing spouse's perspective, the unbeliev- foot massages or massage your own feet. ing spouse has violated covenants and may no longer be worthy of the union (or the children, for Instructor AMY CLARK has a BS and MPA from BYU and that matter). From the unbelieving spouse's per- has worked for Microsoft, Utah Valley University, spective, the believing spouse has been brain- United Way of the Greater Salt Lake Area, washed and is considered naive, ignorant, and Economic Development Corporation of Utah, unwilling to face "reality." Can this chasm be Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca. Essential bridged? Can (or should) the marriage be saved? oils are a hobby she enjoys sharing with others. Over the past five years, John Dehlin has con- Room ALTA sulted with dozens of couples who are struggling with these questions. Come to this workshop to LUNCH BREAK, 12:30–2:00 PM explore ways to better understand and support the other's perspective. To provide insight and perspective on the process, John will bring sever- al friends who have recently struggled with these issues.

Instructor JOHN DEHLIN is an active member of the LDS Where to eat THE SHERATON HAS a very nice on-site restau- Church and founder or co-founder of several rant, the Olio, where we encourage workshop Mormon-themed blogs and podcasts including: participants to dine. Stop by the symposium reg- Mormon Stories podcast, MORMONMATTERS.ORG, istration table for a 20% Olio discount coupon. STAYLDS.COM, and MORMONSFORMARRIAGE.COM.

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that correlates with principles of the restored John is currently pursuing a PhD in clinical/coun- gospel, with the goal of providing a more reflec- seling psychology from Utah State University with tive and meditative path for Latter-day Saints. a specialty in anxiety-spectrum disorders. John is John will offer instructions and meditations for the happily married and the proud father of four kids. beginning Mormon meditator as well as facilitate deeper meditative experiences as a taste of the Instructor NATASHA HELFER PARKER, MS, LCMFT, growth made possible by an inward journey, per- received a BA from BYU in psychology and an sonal awareness, and communion and union with MA in family therapy from Friends University in the Spirit. Wichita. She began working in a drug addiction treatment center, then contracted with the Instructor JOHN KESLER was director of the official medi- Chicago chapter of LDS Family Services, and tation center for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt has been in private practice for the last seven Lake City and a founding teacher of the Integral years. She is a clinical member of the American Spiritual Center, a group of senior members of Association of Marriage & Family Therapists. In various Eastern and Western spiritual traditions February 2009, she started The Mormon who emphasize meditative approaches in their Therapist, an LDS “advice column” blog. It has own traditions. John has served as a bishop, in visitors from 50 states and 80 countries. She has several bishoprics and high councils, and is a been married for 14 years and has four children. practicing attorney and social activist.

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W-5. Title THE ENDURING PRINCIPLES: THE SINGLES GATHERING PERSONALITY OF THE COMMUNITY 6:00 PM–8:00 PM OF CHRIST with SUSAN SKOOR SUNSTONE is pleased to announce two gatherings geared toward singles at the Symposium. The first singles gathering will be in the Description Fifty Community of Christ international leaders Sheraton Canyons Ballroom at 6:00 pm Wednesday before the from around the world met for more than two Smith-Pettit lecture. The second is a lunch gathering Saturday at years to discuss the core values of their faith. Out 12:45 pm in the VIP 2 room of the Olio restaurant. Get to know of that dialogue came “Enduring Principles,” a other SUNSTONE singles, and enjoy the Symposium together! document as remarkable in its conclusions as it was in its creation. “Enduring Principles” are the SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION underlying truths and affirmations that shape the personality of the church. They guide how we live 6:00 PM–8:00 PM in our communities, families, workplaces, and congregations. An expression of diversity and Registration The Smith-Pettit Lecture is FREE and open to the unity, they bind church members together across Information public. cultures, languages, and theological differences. This workshop uncovers the story behind Admission to all other symposium sessions is by “Enduring Principles,” explores the nature of the name badge or ticket only. This policy will be core values revealed, and provides insights into strictly enforced. Registration forms, badges, and the widely divergent applications that still pose single-session tickets are available at the regis- challenges and paradoxes for the members of the tration table in the Canyons Lobby on the far east Community of Christ. side of the hotel. Instructor SUSAN SKOOR, member of the Quorum of SMITH-PETTIT LECTURE, 8:00 PM Twelve Apostles in Community of Christ, was called and ordained in 2005. Born in St. Joseph, 091. Chair MARY ELLEN ROBERTSON, director of out- Missouri, Susan has lived in several countries reach and symposia, SUNSTONE Education and currently is the member of the Twelve in Foundation charge of Canada and the Pacific Islands (Hawaii, Australia, French Polynesia, Fiji, New Opening Song To be announced. Caledonia, New Zealand). Invocation To be announced. Room ALTA Lecture THE FATE OF NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS W-6. Title MEDITATION FOR MORMONS: PRACTICES WHEN THEY ARE NO LONGER NEW: A FOR A MATURING FAITH CONVERSATION BETWEEN JAN SHIPPS AND with JOHN KESLER JON BUTLER

Description Joseph Smith promised that the personal revela- Speaker JAN SHIPPS is professor emerita of history and tions and mystical experiences he received are religious studies in the School of Liberal Arts at available to each Latter-day Saint who seeks Indiana University-Purdue University, them. However, Church members receive rela- Indianapolis. She is the author of Mormonism: tively little guidance on reflective, contemplative, The Story of a New Religious Tradition and and meditative practices. John Kesler has taught Sojourner in the Promised Land: Forty Years meditation for many years and has striven to among the Mormons, and, in addition to many develop a practice of meditation and awareness

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published articles and reviews, she is the co-edi- tor of The Journals of William E. McLellin: 1831–1837 and Religion in the Mountain West. nevadaa Currently, she holds an Andrew W. Mellon Emeritus Fellowship that is allowing her to finish her study of Mormonism since World War II. UNIVERSITYU N I V E R S I T Y OOFF NNEVADAE V A D A PRESSP R E S S Speaker JON BUTLER is the Howard R. Lamar professor of American history at Yale University. Professor Butler, who received his PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1972, has written The Origins of American Denominational Order (1978); The Raw Huguenots in America: A Refugee People in New World Society (1983); Awash in a Sea of Faith: EdgesEdges Christianizing the American People (1990); Religion in American History: A Reader (co-edi- a memoirm e m o i r tor, 1997); Religion in Colonial America (a book for adolescent readers; 2000); and Becoming

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Professor Butler is writing a book about religion in modern Manhattan and teaches graduate “Her“Her empatempathyhy andand abilityabiliity to articulatearticulate thethe emo-emo- seminars in American religious history and early American history. He has served as chair of the tionstions of divorce,divorce, loss,loss, andand strugglestruggle renderrender herher history department and recently stepped down more than simplysimply a regionalreggional or Mormon author,authorr,, as dean of the Yale Graduate School of Arts & butbut an authorauthor ofof nationalnational scope.”scope.” Sciences. —ForeWord—ForreeWWoorrdd Reviews Abstract During the past several decades, sociologists and scholars in Religious Studies have created 1.877.NVBOOKS1 . 8 7 7 . N V B O O K S WWWW.UNPRESS.NEVADA.EDUW W . U N P R E S S . N E V A D A . E D U an additional category, “new religious move- ments,” to use in the study of religion. This cate- gory is proving extremely useful not only in the consideration of new movements in modern times but also in examining the coming into being Closing Song To be announced. of such world traditions as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Benediction To be announced.

Professors Butler and Shipps, both senior Room CANYONS scholars in the field of American religion, will talk about the many religious movements that origi- This lecture is free and open to the public. This year’s dia- nated in America across the years. They will logue between Jan Shipps and Jon Butler has been made reflect on what occurred when such movements possible by the generous sponsorship of the Smith-Pettit could no longer be described as pristine or inno- Foundation. vative. Which ones were likely not just to survive, but to grow? Because many new religious move- This program has also received funding from the Utah ments did not endure, the fascinating question of Humanities Council. The Utah Humanities Council why some survived and some did not will be promotes understanding of human traditions, values, and addressed. Many possibilities existed for those issues through informed public discussion. that lived on. What were they, and what hap- pened as they matured? How did these religious Survey forms about this event will be available. Please take a movements change when they advanced beyond moment to fill one out and bring it to the registration desk. the boundaries of the United States? These These forms help us evaluate the effectiveness of our special programs and publicity and position us to apply for grant fund- questions will be the focus of this free-wheeling ing in the future. Thank you. conversation that will move past the general and settle on the particular–Mormonism–before it draws to a close.

Moderator Philip L. Barlow, Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, Utah State University.

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Chair J. FREDERICK (TOBY) PINGREE THURSDAY 5 AUGUST Room ARCHES 2010 Salt Lake 112. Paper OUT OF CONTEXT: USING AND ABUSING QUOTATIONS

Presenter BARRY LAGA, PhD, professor, English, Mesa State SUNSTONE College, Grand Junction, Colorado; teaches Ameri- Symposium and can literature, literary theory, and cultural studies. Workshops Abstract Nearly all LDS writers and speakers quote scrip- ture as well as passages from other writers. Whether it is Neal A. Maxwell citing C. S. Lewis, REGISTRATION, 8:00 AM–7:30 PM Boyd K. Packer quoting a poem from Best-Loved Poems of the LDS People, or President Monson Registration Admission to sessions is by symposium name invoking Abraham Lincoln, the time-honored prac- information badge or ticket only. This policy will be strictly tice helps clarify thoughts, extend arguments, and enforced. Badges and tickets are available at provide authority and credibility. Contemporary lit- the conference registration table in the Canyons erary theory even reminds us that the citation is Lobby on the far east side of the hotel. inevitable, for “grafting” another text is inherent in any use of language. Given how often LDS DEVOTIONAL, 8:00 AM–8:30 AM authors quote other writers, I explore the effect of these literary borrowings in an LDS context, exam- ining how citing another’s text generates, expands, 101. Devotional THE CALL TO PRAISE AND RESPOND and multiplies meaning as well as distorts, limits, and re-interprets the original source text. Presenter SUSAN SKOOR, member, Quorum of Twelve Apostles, Community of Christ; called and Chair KAREN M. MOLONEY ordained in 2005. Susan is currently the member of the Twelve in charge of Canada and the Room POWDER MOUNTAIN Pacific Islands (Hawaii, Australia, French Polynesia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand). 113. Paper MATURING FAITHS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN MORMONISM AND ISLAM DURING Abstract From childhood to maturity, we celebrate the gifts THEIR FIRST TWO CENTURIES of God to us and the worth of all persons. We respond to God’s challenge to be a global family Presenter ANN CHAMBERLIN, author of ten historical nov- working to bring forth the cause of Zion. Using els and The Veil in the Looking Glass, a history of song, statements of praise, and guided medita- women in the Middle East; majored in archaeolo- tion, we will focus on God’s generous and uncon- gy of the Middle East at the University of Utah ditional grace, the inestimable and equal worth of and spent a summer in Israel excavating all persons, our vision of Zion, and God’s reign Beersheva, traveling the Holy Land, and living in on earth. the old city of Jerusalem. Chair LAURA COMPTON Abstract In this paper, I explore the first two hundred years of Islam and compare and contrast with Room ARCHES Mormonism during a similar time frame. I use three foci of comparison. First, I explore ways CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 8:45 AM–9:45 AM Mormonism and early Islam seek to control the telling of history. Second, I will explore similarities 111. Paper EUGENE ENGLAND'S CALCULATED RISK: in the rift between Sunni and Shi'a playing out THE STRUGGLE FOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM today and the more peaceful schism of the Utah AND RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE Saints and RLDS/Community of Christ. Finally, I focus on the differences between a movement Presenter CHARLOTTE HANSEN recently completed a BA that began in the desert and swiftly moved to in English at the University of Utah and is presi- take political control of older seats of power, and dent of the Latter-day Saint Student Association a movement that was forced from seats of power (LDSSA). She is a granddaughter of Charlotte and sought refuge in the desert. and Eugene England and wrote her honors thesis about Eugene England's writings. Chair DENNIS CLARK

Abstract I analyze the writings of Eugene England, Room SUNDANCE Mormon literary critic, focusing on his advocacy for dialogue and academic freedom, beginning 114. Paper MONEY TROUBLES: FISCAL AND with his editorial in issue one of Dialogue and PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISES AT KIRTLAND ending with his last SUNSTONE Symposium lec- ture in 2000. How might we move forward from Presenter RICHARD DELEWSKI, counselor, licensed clini- what Eugene England taught in order to achieve cal social worker, emergency departments, greater academic freedom today? inpatient psychiatric units in Salt Lake County.

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Abstract In Kirtland, Joseph Smith began to take a greater role in managing the financial matters of the Notable Titles fromfrom the U ofof U PressPress Church. His efforts met with resistance from some Saints, which mushroomed into outright rebellion from others. When the Kirtland Safety Society began to fail, intense anger and opposi- TheThe Autobiography of Hosea StoStoutuut tion began to mount against the prophet. Many EditedEdited byby Reed A. Stout asked, “How much control should a spiritual RevisedRevised byby Stephen L. Prince leader have over financial matters?" This presen- tation examines the psychological impact of AvailableAvailillbllable Joseph Smith's role in managing the Church's 6 x 9,9, 8080 pp. money and how this fact may have contributed to PaperPapeer $12.95 the intense opposition he experienced in 1836 978-0-87480-957-2978-0-87480-957-2 and 1837. TheThe autobiographyautobiography ofof JosephJoseph Smith’s bodyguard.bodyguard. Chair GLEN R. LAMBERT ConsideredConsidered “one ofof the most magnificentmagnificent windowindowsws uponupon Mormon historyhistory ever opened.”opened.” Room BRYCE

115. Paper ONE SOUL SHALL NOT BE LOST: A OnOn tththee WWaWayay to Somewhere Else HISTORY OF THE WAR IN HEAVEN IN EuropeanEuropean SoSojournersjourners in the MORMON THOUGHT MormMormonmon WWest,est, 18341834–1930 –1930 EditedEditeed by Michael W.W. HomerHomer Presenter BOYD J. PETERSEN, PhD, comparative litera- ture, University of Utah; program coordinator for Mormon Studies, Utah Valley University. AAvailablevaillable 6 x 9,9, 420 pp. Abstract The idea of a War in Heaven is rooted in the bib- PPaperapeer $24.95 lical story of fallen angels (Genesis 6), a reinter- 9978-0-87480-994-778-0-87480-994-7 pretation of Isaiah 12, and the apocalyptic writ- ings of John (Revelation 12). Developed in the lit- “A“A workwork fullfull ooff surprisessurprises and meticulous documdocumen-en- tation.”tation.”— —WilliamWilliam Mulder, Mulderr,, University of Utah erature of post-biblical Judaism, the idea is more fully expanded in Christianity. Mormon scripture— the Book of Moses and the Doctrine and HomeHome WWaWatersatters Covenants—transforms the War into a conflict of AAY YeYeareaar ooff RecomRecompensespenses on the Provo RiveRiverr ideas about salvation: Satan attempting to prohib- it agency and guarantee universal salvation; GeorgeGeorrge B. HandleyHandley Christ allowing choice but providing atonement for sin. OctoOctoberober 20102010 6 x 9,9, 296296 pp.pp. In Mormon thought, the War in Heaven has been PPaperaper $24.95 used to convey moral messages about the cor- 97978-1-60781-023-08-1-60781-023-0 rect use of agency, to tie Church history to future prophetic events of cosmic history, and, most ExploresExplores tthehe LDS faith’sfaith’s openness to science, itsits interesting, to convey an allegory about the ori- recognitionrecognnition ofof tthehe hholinessoliness ooff creation, anandd its ccallaall forfor an ethicalethical engagementengggagement withwith nature, witwithinhin tthehee gins of inequality and the proper role of govern- contextcontext ofof thethe author’sauthor’s relationshiprelationship witwithh tthehe ProvoProvo ment. Significantly, this narrative of premortal ide- RiverRiver watershed.wwatershed. ological confrontation also becomes a tool for earthly, political debate. CopublicationCopublication withwith BYUBYU StudiesSt du ies Chair H. PARKER BLOUNT ElizaEliza R. SnoSnoww Room BRIGHTON The CComplete omplete PoetrPoetryy EditedEditeed byby JillJill MulvayMulvay DerrDerr CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM and KKaren Lynn Lynn Davidson

121. Paper BELLA’S BODY: PHYSICALITY, MORTALITY, AvailableAvailaable 2010 MHA 6x96 x 99,, 1376 pp. pp AWARD SPIRITUALITY, AND DESIRE CClothloth $$44.9544.95 RECIPIENT 9978-0-8425-2737-878-0-8425-2737-8 Presenter HOLLY WELKER has a PhD in English literature from the University of Iowa. Her poetry, fiction, ThThee ccompleteomplete worworksks ooff “Zion’s Poetess” in nonfiction, and scholarship have appeared in oonene iimpressivempressive volumevolume.. publications ranging from The New Era, the New York Times, Best American Essays to Bitch. More information or orderr online at www.UofUpress.com www.UofUpress.com Abstract Bella’s body is what propels the action of the Twilight series. The lust (for both sex and vio- lence) it arouses, the lust it feels, the way pain

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makes her feel alive and close to Edward and is Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City; author of ten therefore enjoyed, the human fragility she must books and dozens of historical articles about overcome, the bloodlust she feels as a Utah and Western history. vampire–these elements of physicality drive the story. But just as the saga avoids explicit discus- POLLY AIRD, independent historian based in sions of sex despite an emphasis on erotic Seattle, Washington; member, editorial board, desire, it also avoids explicit discussions of what Journal of Mormon History; author of several physicality means. Bella’s ways of inhabiting and award-winning articles published in Utah relating to her body reveal much about her char- Historical Quarterly, Nevada Historical Society acter and about the cultures–both Mormon and Quarterly, the Journal of Mormon History, and western–that produced her. What do they tell us Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. about a spiritual self? Room BRIGHTON Chair ELLEN DECOO 123. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Room BRYCE 124. Paper MORE STORIES FROM THE LDS 122. Paper AUTHORS MEET THE CRITIC BORDERLANDS

Presenter D. JEFF BURTON, author, "Braving the Abstract This discussion brings together scholars and Borderlands" column in SUNSTONE magazine. thinkers to discuss two books: Gary Topping's Leonard J. Arrington: A Historian's Life and Polly Abstract I will give a short presentation about a few not- Aird’s book about Peter McAuslan entitled yet-published Borderlanders' stories and discuss Mormon Convert, Mormon Defector: A Scottish issues associated with life in the LDS Immigrant in the American West, 1848-1861. Borderlands today. As in past Borderland ses- sions, after the main presentation, we invite audi- Through the publication of his groundbreaking ence members to ask questions of the presenters Great Basin Kingdom: An Economic History of and, for those so inclined, to share stories of how the Latter-day Saints and numerous other works, you (and/or a loved one) have coped (or failed to Leonard Arrington established the dominant inter- cope) with Borderland issues and what being a pretation of the Mormon experience. Yet until "Borderlander" has meant to you and to your now, there has been little analysis of his contribu- family and friends. By using a positive, non-blam- tion to Western history. Gary Topping re-exam- ing and non-critical approach, we can learn from ines Arrington’s role in founding and promoting your experiences and better cope ourselves. It what is known as the New Mormon History. might also help those in the closet to twist the Arrington has been criticized for relying on the doorknob and come out more fully into the warm- assistance of staff members in the Church’s his- ing lights of honesty and peace of mind. tory division, but Topping shows that this collabo- rative approach is in keeping with the cooperative Respondents JOHN DEHLIN, PhD student in clinical/counsel- spirit of Mormonism. ing psychology at Utah State University; co- founder, STAYLDS.COM. Polly Aird’s biography describes Peter McAuslan’s conversion to Mormonism in 1848 Chair J. FREDERICK (TOBY) PINGREE and journey to Utah in 1854. In the next four years, the Mormons experienced natural disas- Room POWDER MOUNTAIN ters, the Mormon Reformation, the handcart dis- asters, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and 125. Paper FRANCOPHONE MORMONS AND THE the Utah War. These events and the insistence INTERNET: DISCOVERING SPACE FOR on absolute obedience to Church leaders tore at RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION, DIALOGUE, AND McAuslan's faith. In 1859, he and other members DEMOCRACY of his extended family applied for an army escort out of Utah. In spite of abandoning the faith he Presenter CARTER CHARLES, BA, MA, North American once loved, McAuslan never lost his regard for Studies, Université Michel de Montaigne– the Mormon people. Bordeaux 3. A native of Haiti, he teaches English in the French educational system and is a tempo- Moderator LAVINA FIELDING ANDERSON, editor, Lucy’s rary lecturer at universities Montesquieu– Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith’s Bordeaux IV (law and management), and Michel Family Memoir. de Montaigne–Bordeaux 3 (humanities), where he is also a PhD candidate. Critic CURT BENCH, owner and proprietor of Benchmark Books in Salt Lake City; he buys, Abstract While Anglophone Mormons developed a habit sells, and appraises Mormon and Utah-related of media communication over the years, their rare books, documents, and artifacts; reviews and Francophone counterparts lagged behind. Few writes about books. could afford the printed media, nor did they have much training in discussing topics as personal as Respondents GARY TOPPING, professor of history, Salt Lake belief or as sensitive as religious history, and they Community College; archivist of the Roman feared criticism if they tried. Hence, Francophone

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Mormons remained virtually silent until the points out ways Gill draws upon the Mormon tra- Internet became more accessible to them. This dition to claim authority for his new church but paper will explore Mormon Francophone partici- also the ways he seeks to alter the balance pation in and production of websites, blogs, and between the LDS Church and the culture around virtual discussion groups to present their beliefs it. In particular, I explore Gill's founding narrative, and engage in constructive dialogues with each comparing the language, motifs, and forms of other and with non-Mormons. spirituality in the Book of Jeraneck with Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. Chair BOYD J. PETERSEN Chair DAI NEWMAN Room SUNDANCE Room ARCHES 126. Paper JOSEPH SMITH, MATTHEW PHILIP GILL, AND THE DYNAMICS OF MORMON SCHISM CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 11:15 AM–12:45 PM

Presenter MATTHEW BOWMAN is a PhD candidate in his- 131. Panel REDISCOVERING EUGENE ENGLAND IN THE tory at Georgetown University and a 2010-2011 21ST CENTURY Charlotte Newcombe Fellow. His dissertation is about the rise of evangelical fundamentalism in This session is sponsored by the Eugene England Foundation. early twentieth-century New York City. Abstract The Eugene England Foundation has launched Abstract In 2007, Matthew Philip Gill of Derbyshire, EUGENEENGLAND.ORG, a comprehensive website England, announced the formation of the Latter that makes the life and writings of one of the Day Church of Jesus Christ. He claimed to be most influential Mormon thinkers and activists acting under angelic direction and produced a easily accessible to another generation. Panelists new scripture, the Book of Jeraneck, to usher in will discuss the new website, photos, the Eugene his new faith. Gill claims to have restored the England papers at the University of Utah’s Mormon movement which Joseph Smith founded Marriott Library, and draw on journals and corre- as a restoration of the church Jesus organized spondence to explore and give context to two key but which Gill claims has fallen into apostasy– events in his life: his mission with his wife, particularly its primary iteration, the Church of Charlotte, to Samoa and the infamous 1981 letter Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), which from Elder Bruce R. McConkie. Gill was raised in but abandoned. This paper Moderator/ DAN WOTHERSPOON, PhD, former editor, Panelist SUNSTONE; EUGENEENGLAND.ORG project director.

Panelists JODY ENGLAND HANSEN, visual artist, England’s daughter.

CHARLOTTE ENGLAND, chair, Eugene England Foundation; England’s wife.

CHARLOTTE HANSEN, president, LDSSA, University of Utah; England’s granddaughter.

REBECCA ENGLAND, editor; England's daughter.

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132. Panel STUDIES OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY UTAH MORMON SECTS

Abstract This panel presents three case studies docu- menting and analyzing the expressions of Utah Mormonism as they developed in the twentieth century. Through these case studies, the presen- ters will demonstrate the diverse schismatic response to well-documented theological and cultural change within the LDS Church.

Unlike Mormon Fundamentalism, (e.g. the FLDS Church, the Apostolic United Brethren), these two movements have rarely been studied by modern academics. The Order of Aaron, the subject of the first paper, has not received scholarly atten- tion since Hans Baer’s Recreating Utopia in the Desert in 1968. The subject of papers two and three, the Church of the Firstborn, has never been the focus of an academic study.

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Faulkner, Thomas Pynchon, Richard Wright, E. This panel takes the audience through the rise, M. Forster, and Charles Brockden Brown. development, and disintegration of these religious communities, and each speaker will address why AARON SANDERS, PhD, American literature, one expression of the Restoration may survive University of Connecticut; MFA, fiction, University and thrive while others last only a few years. of Utah; assistant professor, English, Columbus State University, Georgia, teaching American liter- Introduction PHILIP L. BARLOW, Leonard Arrington Chair of ature and creative writing. Mormon History and Culture, Utah State University. Room SUNDANCE Panelists RYAN T. ROOS spent more than a decade in the 134. Panel ARE WE MOVING TOWARD WHOLENESS? rare book and document trade; worked for WOMEN AND THE FEMININE IN MORMONISM Benchmark Books in Salt Lake City; former acquisitions manager, Pioneer Book, Provo; cur- This session is sponsored by the Mormon Women’s Forum. rently attending Utah State University with a focus on Mormon history and philosophy. Abstract Wholeness, balance, and inclusiveness charac- terize maturity. This panel will consider the CHRISTOPHER BLYTHE, completing MA in his- relationship of both the masculine and the fem- tory at Utah State University; earned BAs from inine and women and men in the LDS Church. Texas A&M in anthropology and Utah State in Are feminine and masculine principles, values, religious studies; editor-in-chief of the and perspectives balanced in Church teachings Intermountain West Journal of Religious Studies and structures? Does the Church encourage and co-director of “Mormonisms: An Oral History and provide resources for the spiritual develop- Project.” ment of both men and women? Do men and women receive equal opportunities to develop CHRISTINE BLYTHE, MA student, Utah State their talents and serve in the Church? Do the University; associate editor, Intermountain West governing structures of the Church reflect and Journal of Religious Studies; serves on the exec- work toward wholeness, balance, and inclu- utive committee of USU's religious studies stu- siveness? dent association; currently conducting research on nineteenth-century Mormonism and disabili- Moderator/ MARGARET TOSCANO, PhD, assistant profes- ties. Panelist sor, classics and comparative literature, University of Utah; co-author, Strangers in Room POWDER MOUNTAIN Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Theology; pub- 133. Panel PECULIAR PORTRAYALS: MORMONS ON THE PAGE, STAGE, AND SCREEN

Abstract Published this spring by Utah State University Press, Peculiar Portrayals is a collection of new scholarly articles examining depictions of Mormon characters in mass market venues. The panelists, who are editors of and/or contributors to the project, will discuss the personal and pro- fessional reasons behind the book’s creation.

Michael Austin will read a part of his chapter, which discusses how the HBO series Big Love uses polygamy to comment on contemporary American notions of the family. Mark Decker’s presentation places Peculiar Portrayals in the context of broader questions about the depiction of ethnicity in American narrative. Aaron Sanders will read a section of his chapter, which explores the way blood atonement has been critiqued in novels written by Mormon authors who are attempting to reach a broader audience.

Moderator/ MICHAEL AUSTIN, PhD, provost and vice- Panelist president for academic affairs, Newman University, Wichita, KS; published books and arti- cles on topics in twentieth-century American and eighteenth-century British literature.

Panelists MARK T. DECKER, PhD, assistant professor, www.forthosewhowonder.com English, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, FREE DOWNLOADS! Pennsylvania; published essays on William $7 • LDS Bookstores • ISBN 1-883992-06-0

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lished many articles on feminist theology; one of WHITNEY MOWER grew up Mormon in Provo, the founders of the Mormon Women's Forum. Utah. Received a bachelor's degree in English this spring from Utah Valley University and will Panelists LILLY SHULTS, PhD, counseling psychology, attend an MFA program for fiction this fall. Her Walden University; MA, counseling, BA, English goals: write an honest novel; teach English. education, Arizona State University; works as a counselor and counseling psychologist in a RICHARD TERRY LaPOINTE channels his pas- Phoenix school district and has a private coun- sion for storytelling into transplanting the Moth seling practice. Radio Hour tradition (stories told live on stage, sans scripts, notes, props, or accompaniment) ALISA BOLANDER, MA, early modern literature; to Salt Lake City. Here, he renovates a circa- blogs at THE EXPONENT; project manager in cor- 1892 pioneer house on a downtown urban farm porate training; teaches technical writing; enjoys with a dog named Salt, a mess of barn cats, the constant eye-opening experiences that 120,100 honeybees, and a rooster named motherhood brings. LaVern.

DAVID D. ALLRED is a professor of physics at Room BRIGHTON BYU and the author of “Bounds And Conditions, A Kolob in Our Solar System?” SUNSTONE, March LUNCH BREAK, 12:45 PM–2:15 PM 2007.

TRESA EDMUNDS, craft designer living in Modesto, California, with her husband and young son; blogs at FEMINISTMORMONHOUSEWIVES.ORG and her personal blog, REESEDIXON.COM, where she writes about motherhood and other creative Where to eat THE SHERATON HAS a very nice on-site restau- endeavors. rant, Olio. We encourage symposium attendees to dine at the hotel. Stop by the symposium regis- SUZANN WERNER, BA, sociology/psychology, tration table for 20% discount coupons to use at BYU; has a particular interest in women's studies the Olio. and has published articles in Exponent II. 141. Book AUTHOR SIGNINGS Room BRYCE Signings

135. Panel A WALKING CONTRADICTION: PARTLY Please Note Signings will begin at 1:30 pm in DEER VALLEY. TRUTH AND PARTLY FICTION Author MICHAEL AUSTIN, co-editor, Peculiar Portrayals: Abstract Four Mormon storytellers wade into the narrative Mormons on the Page, Stage, and Screen swamp, looking for flashes of light and shadow, story and allegory, doubt and belief—and Author ANN CHAMBERLIN, A History of Women's emerge with tales to tell. Physical objects and Seclusion in the Middle East, Sofia, The Sultan's details assume an almost holy importance: A Daughter, The Reign of the Favored Women, bottle of vitamins (Centrum Silver for Women), a Snakesleeper, and Leaving Eden jar of peanut butter, a container of ashes, inheri- tance documents, a flask of wine, plastic sol- Author MARK T. DECKER, co-editor, Peculiar Portrayals: diers, frozen elk parts, a pair of shorts worn Mormons on the Page, Stage, and Screen underneath a Sunday dress. Author AARON SANDERS, contributor, Peculiar “Boss of all bosses of the universe.../ Go ahead, Portrayals: Mormons on the Page, Stage, and shuffle your zeros tonight./ Dip in ink the comets' Screen tails./ Staple the night with starlight.” (Charles Simic) Author AFTON LOVELL (PETTEGREW) WILKINS, Warts and All: Family Memories Moderator PAUL SWENSON, poet, journalist, fiction facilitator. Room DEER VALLEY

Panelists FAE ELLSWORTH, artist/healer/writer lives in CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 2:15 PM–3:15 PM Virgin, Utah (pop. 400). Her life includes frequent forays into Zion National Park with her healing 151. Paper LINE UPON LINE: HOW THE NEW PERSONAL clients for emotional clearing work and a daily PROGRESS/DUTY TO GOD PROGRAMS ARE walk down the hill to pick up her mail (there is no DEFINING TOMORROW'S LEADERS home postal delivery). Presenter LAURA COMPTON has a degree in journalism LARRY RIGBY, author, The Jäger Artist, (2006). from Humboldt State University and is on the Educated at Idaho State University, BYU, SUNSTONE board of directors. She has served University of Kansas, and Johns Hopkins in several ward Young Women presidencies but University with graduate work in eighteenth-century currently spends her church service on the organ German literature and philosophy. His new novel, bench. The Philosopher’s House, is forthcoming 2011.

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Abstract I compare and contrast the new Personal implications of this debate, attempting to formu- Progress/Duty to God programs and discuss how late a distinctly Mormon approach to the problem. the requirements, suggested goals, and reading assignments are similar/different for girls and Chair PERRY PORTER boys. I will also explore how the Proclamation on the Family has been integrated into the Primary Room SUNDANCE program, discuss what seems to be the most- quoted portion of the Proclamation, and examine 154. Performance TWO SHORT PLAYS: ADAM & EVE AND the possible ramifications based on the rather PRODIGAL SON narrow way it is quoted/used in Primary/Young Men/Young Women. Presenters DAVEY MORRISON DILLARD is New Play Project's workshop director and has had more Respondent TRESA EDMUNDS has served in Young than a half dozen short plays produced and per- Women’s in various wards for seven years and formed through NPP over the past two years. counting; writes about serving from a progressive viewpoint at BEGINNINGSNEW.BLOGSPOT.COM. BIANCA MORRISON DILLARD is an unofficial founder of New Play Project and is currently the Chair JANEANNE PETERSON artistic director.

Room ARCHES Abstract With two back-to-back AML awards for Best Drama and a commitment to producing consis- 152. Paper A FIELD GUIDE FOR TURNING HISTORY INTO tently solid scripts and productions, New Play MYTH Project will continue to have an important part in the world of Mormon arts and literature. We will Abstract The LDS Church has released a guide for share Adam & Eve and Prodigal Son–some of journalists titled Approaching Mormon History. the best work from NPP–and open a dialogue The document acknowledges that some journal- about emerging Mormon theater. ists “have questioned the miraculous aspects of the faith” and wonder “why Latter-day Saints con- Adam & Eve cast: tinue to believe them as reality and not myths.” EVE: ADELE GABRIEL The document argues for the historical reality of ADAM: DAVEY MORRISON DILLARD the Mormon foundational stories, namely the Joseph Smith story. They are of value, the docu- Prodigal Son cast: ment tells us, because they “actually happened,” DAD: GIDEON BURTON and not for any “symbolic” value. In this presenta- SON: GRAHAM WARD tion, I will look at the mythological themes in the CHRISTY: PAIGE GUTHRIE First Vision story and suggest that in the effort to celebrate and glamorize it, the story has become Chair BOYD J. PETERSEN more mythological than literal history. Room BRYCE Presenter H. PARKER BLOUNT is a retired school teacher who lives on the Ohoopee River in Tattnall 155. Paper A CRISIS OF FAITH IN NEWTONIAN County, Georgia. MORMONISM

Chair MARK D. THOMAS Presenter MICHAEL FARNWORTH, EdD, educational psy- chology, BYU; retired from Ricks College after Room POWDER MOUNTAIN thirty-one years of teaching family psychology.

153. Paper TOWARD AN LDS ACCOUNT OF PHYSICIAN- Abstract This paper will explore the marriage of ASSISTED SUICIDE Mormonism to the Newtonian paradigm of truth. The Newtonian worldview orients all of our cultur- Presenter SAMUEL BROWN, MD, assistant professor of al thinking, and the Church has fully embraced its pulmonary and critical care medicine; division values. In this paradigm, the ego can use the associate in medical ethics and the humanities at notion of truth to self-aggrandize. A compelling Intermountain Medical Center and the University invitation to wake up from both the paradigm of Utah. trances of our ego and cultural truth is needed. Truth and reality begin to look different when we Abstract Washington state recently followed Oregon’s lead are no longer held hostage to their spell. When in legalizing physician-assisted suicide. The we awaken, the Church's narrative of history/ Netherlands and Belgium have passed even ideology can take on new philosophical meaning broader laws allowing assisted suicide and limit- while providing alternative options of faith. ed euthanasia. These trends reflect an evolution in medical technology and culture surrounding Chair DENNIS CLARK death though they generate controversy about the meaning and significance of active control Room BRIGHTON over the timing of one's death. In this presenta- tion, I explore the ethical, cultural, and religious

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM Abstract The relationship between faith and works pro- vides the framework for much theological reflec- 161. Paper FROM SEER STONE TO TRIFOCALS: A tion on the Christian doctrine of salvation. CHURCH’S JOURNEY WITH SCRIPTURE Although Mormon writers address salvation from this perspective, they usually do so in dialogue Presenter ROBIN LINKHART, MA, Christian ministry, with the larger Christian community. Within con- Graceland University; president, sixth quorum of temporary Mormonism, discourse about salvation Seventy, Community of Christ; missionary coordi- tends to focus on teachings about eternal mar- nator for the Western USA mission field. riage and the eternal family. A Mormon is more likely to ask “Will I reach the celestial kingdom?” Abstract What is this church birthed from the experience than “Am I saved?” Can the Mormon view of eter- of a teenage boy praying in the woods? What is nal marriage be harmonized with scriptural texts the role of scripture “translated” by an uneducat- on salvation? Is temple marriage required for ed man sitting behind a veil with golden plates, a exaltation in the celestial kingdom? hat, and seer stone? This presentation will explore eras of Restoration, Reorganization, and Chair DENNIS CLARK Community and review ten articles pertinent to understanding the Community of Christ’s journey Room BRYCE with scripture to help bring a clearer focus of scripture’s role in the Community of Christ, yes- 163. Paper MATURITY, MEANING, AND MORMONISM terday, today, and tomorrow. Presenter LOWELL LEMESANY, farmer, rancher, scientist, Chair WILLIAM D. RUSSELL soldier, businessman, lay minister, student of psychology. Room SUNDANCE Abstract In adulthood, our priorities shift from “making our 162. Paper WHOSE WIFE WILL SHE BE? MARRIAGE, way in the world” to “making sense of our mortal EMBODIMENT, AND SALVATION journey.” To aid our efforts to understand the meaning of life, Carl Jung suggests that as we Presenter JANICE ALLRED, writer and speaker on theologi- mature, we should focus on becoming more con- cal topics, author of God the Mother and Other scious, more creative, and more receptive. This Theological Essays. presentation examines the principles and doc- TheThe MMormonormon HHiHistorystory AAssociationssociation

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trines of the Latter-day gospel that support and the question: what does folklore tell us about promote such a rich and spiritual experience. It what it means to be Mormon? also looks at today’s LDS community to see what opportunities beckon us and what obstacles block Chair PAULA GOODFELLOW us in our quest to develop these attributes. Room ARCHES Chair BECKY JOHNS CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 4:45 PM–6:15 PM Room POWDER MOUNTAIN 171. Panel “THOSE MEMBERS OF THE BODY, WHICH 164. Paper ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN: AN AMERICAN EDEN SEEM TO BE MORE FEEBLE . . . ARE NECES- SARY”: PLACING DISABILITY AT THE HEART Presenter BOYD J. PETERSEN, PhD, comparative litera- OF ZION ture, University of Utah; author, Hugh Nibley: A Consecrated Life, which won the best biography Abstract The Apostle Paul compares members of Christ’s award from the Mormon History Association; church to a body and suggests that God set each program coordinator for Mormon Studies, Utah member “as it hath pleased him.” He adds that Valley University. members of the body who are less comely or honourable are those upon whom “we bestow Abstract In 1838, Joseph Smith proclaimed Spring Hill in more abundant honour” (I Cor. 12:18, 23). How Daviess County, Missouri, as Adam-ondi-Ahman, do we as Mormons include people with disabili- the place where eventually Adam “shall come to ties, mental illness, or other vulnerabilities as visit his people” (D&C 116). He had already equal members within the body of Christ? This established the idea of Adam-ondi-Ahman as the panel explores the maturing of Mormonism land into which Adam and Eve were exiled and toward the ideals of a Zion community through where Adam gave his final blessing to his chil- examinations of fragility and strength, challenges dren. Tied into Book of Mormon revelations to the ability of some members to act as free declaring this land “choice above all other lands” agents, and our tradition’s history of reflection on (Ether 2:9–10), these ideas integrated religious disability. past with prophetic future, uniting sacred time with sacred space and bringing the natural world Moderator/ DAN WOTHERSPOON, PhD, former editor, into a cosmic order. In this paper, I place Joseph Panelist SUNSTONE. Smith’s ideas about “spiritual creation” and the land of Zion into historical context and explore Panelists J. MARK OLSEN, PhD, University of Utah, the evolution of these ideas in Mormon thought. specializes in ethics of psychiatry and therapeutic practice; instructor, Westminster College. Chair CLAIR BARRUS ANNE LEAHY, American Sign Language transla- Room BRIGHTON tor for more than twenty years; directing a project on the intersection of Mormon theology and 165. Paper THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. disability.

166. Paper A MORMON BIGFOOT: DAVID PATTEN'S CAIN Room BRIGHTON AND THE CONCEPTION OF EVIL IN MORMON FOLKLORE 172. Panel THE STORIES WE TELL: HOW AN UNPLEAS- ANT TRUTH CAN BE MORE INSPIRATIONAL Presenter MATTHEW BOWMAN is a PhD candidate in his- THAN A PLEASANT FICTION tory at Georgetown University and a 2010-2011 Charlotte Newcombe Fellow. His dissertation is Abstract Most stories in LDS publications almost always about the rise of evangelical fundamentalism in result in a predictably happy ending, but life early twentieth-century New York City. doesn’t usually wrap up so tidily. Divorce, addic- tion, abuse, disability–they happen to the best of Abstract The Fife Folklore Archives at Utah State us no matter how righteous we are, and many of University contain dozens of tales which include a us feel the impulse to hide tragedy in our lives. line similar to the opening of a story collected at While it can be terrifying to open up about heart- BYU in 1987: "Did you guys know that Cain is breaks and disappointments, there are surprising really Bigfoot?" Where did this Mormon meme benefits, both for those who share and those who come from? What cultural tendencies does it listen. Join a panel of bloggers as they discuss reflect? What does the evolution of this tale why they share and what the results have been. reveal about the changing nature of Mormon folk- lore, theology, culture, and daily life? The story is Moderator/ STEPHEN MARSH and his wife, Win, have long, convoluted, and fascinating. It features the Panelist buried three children: Jessica (12 February 1986 Apostle Paul, Eliza R. Snow, Joseph Fielding to 26 January 1993), Courtney (16 February Smith, and Spencer W. Kimball; it begins in 1833 1992 to 26 December 1993), and Robin (6 July and is still evolving today. We'll touch on demonic 1997 to 31 August 1997). When asked, he said possession, the Three Nephites, Yeti sightings in he does know that life is more than loss. He Weber County, and Heber Kimball's experiences blogs at MORMONMATTERS.ORG and in the British mission. Finally, we'll try to answer ETHESIS.BLOGSPOT.COM.

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Panelists TRESA EDMUNDS compulsively overshares at 174. Panel THE BOOK OF JOB FEMINISTMORMONHOUSEWIVES.ORG, and writes about motherhood and other creative endeavors Abstract The Book of Job has been labeled the ur-text of at her blog, REESEDIXON.COM. both tragedy and the practical joke; it has inspired such interpretations and responses as TRACY MCKAY is raising her three children as a Answer to Job by Carl Jung and A Serious Man single mama in Washington state. She writes for by the Coen Brothers. Often considered a tale BYCOMMONCONSENT.COM and tells stories on her of mature spirituality, it both elicits and personal blog, DANDELIONMAMA.WORDPRESS.COM. demands thoughtful consideration. This panel will present analyses and testimonies of the KATHRYN LYNARD SOPER is the founder and comforting and uncomfortable truths found in editor-in-chief of Segullah: Writings by Latter-day the Book of Job. Saint Women, and author of the memoir The Year My Son and I Were Born: A Story of Down Moderator/ HOLLY WELKER has a PhD in English Literature Syndrome, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery Panelist from the University of Iowa. Her poetry, fiction, (Globe Pequot Press, 2009). nonfiction, and scholarship have appeared in publications such as The New Era, the New York JANET GARRARD-WILLIS, doctoral candidate, Times, Best American Essays, and Bitch. literature, Saint Louis University; blogger, FEMINISTMORMONHOUSEWIVES.ORG. Panelists H. PARKER BLOUNT is a retired school teacher who lives on the Ohoopee River in Tattnall Room ARCHES County, Georgia. One of his river neighbors is a ten-foot alligator. 173. Panel SOME SAHD STORIES JOANNA BROOKS is associate professor and Abstract There is no Primary song that starts out, "I'm so chair of the Department of English and compara- glad that Daddy stays home," probably because tive literature at San Diego State University. both the culture and teachings of the LDS Church Her writing on contemporary Mormonism has overwhelmingly encourage the father to earn the appeared in The Huffington Post, living and the mother to raise the family at home. RELIGIONDISPATCHES.ORG, and has been featured What happens when that arrangement doesn't in the New York Times and on NPR. work out? Panelists talk about their experiences as stay-at-home dads. How has their unique role RICHARD DELEWSKI, counselor, licensed clini- molded their self-perception and worldview? cal social worker, emergency departments, What challenges and supports have they encoun- inpatient psychiatric units in Salt Lake County. tered at home, in church, and in the larger world? What changes have they gone through in a role Room POWDER MOUNTAIN that few of their male contemporaries will ever experience? 175. Panel ETERNAL PERDITION? BUREAUCRATIC LIMBO? THE THEOLOGICAL RAMIFICATIONS Moderator/ STEPHEN CARTER, PhD, editor, SUNSTONE OF EXCOMMUNICATION Panelist magazine; stay-at-home dad of three children. Abstract The Church Handbook of Instructions explains Panelists MARK ENGLAND, artist, gelato maker; was a in detail the mechanics of excommunication but stay-at-home dad of four children. says little about its theological import. Our pan- elists, several of whom have been excommuni- JOHN D. GUSTAV-WRATHALL and his spouse, cated, will explore the theological and spiritual Göran, have been foster parents since December ramifications of this ultimate Church sanction. 2007. To meet the demands of parenthood, John Why does excommunication not require a ritu- persuaded his law firm to let him work from home al? If blessings are “restored” to an excommuni- beginning in September 2009. cated person who returns to the Church, what became of those blessings in the interim? Is it JOSEPH WEST JR., PhD candidate, University reasonable that God would give fallible human of Arizona; has a 7-year-old son, AJ, and a 5- leaders the power to separate people from him year-old daughter, Claire Eliza. Joseph was a or their families in eternity? How does excom- stay-at-home dad for two and a half years before munication impact a person’s relationship with entering graduate school in 2008. the Savior?

KEN GERBER’s boys were rarely greeted by Moderator HUGO OLAIZ, news editor, SUNSTONE. their mom when they got home from school. It was their dad who said “Hi” and gave them a Panelists JANICE ALLRED, author, God the Mother and hug. He has been primary caregiver and house- Other Theological Essays; president of the husband for six foster children and two sons. Mormon Women’s Forum.

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MARVIN RYTTING, retired psychology professor instructional design and adult learning, theatre and university administrator; regular SUNSTONE education, and psychology. He is in a commit- columnist and presenter from 1981 to 1986. ted relationship with Douglas Lott for the last eight years and is the father/grandfather/daddy MARGARET TOSCANO, assistant professor, to four adult children, five grandchildren, and classics, University of Utah; co-author of an obstinate West Highland Terrier named Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Deacon. Theology. Emotional and musical support for Sister Dottie is PAUL TOSCANO, author of The Sanctity of provided by her dear friend Dartsey FoxMoreland Dissent and The Sacrament of Doubt; co-author (played by Kent Frogley). of Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Theology. Following Sister Dottie, we’ll be graced by the presence of Mr. Deity, of the Internet web- Room BRYCE show/podcast HTTP://WWW.MRDEITY.COM/ which offers a humorous (and slightly irreverent) look DINNER BREAK, 6:15 PM–8:00 PM at the day-to-day operations of the universe and the "Big Man" in charge. It's a behind-the- scenes look at how Mr. Deity (the god of this universe) and his long-suffering assistant, Larry, grapple with the complications of their Creation. "What kind of Evil will be allowed?" "How do you go about finding a 'Savior'?" and "Why won't these darned lights work?" are just some Where to eat THE SHERATON HAS a very nice on-site restau- of the thought-provoking questions raised by rant, The Olio. We encourage symposium atten- this three-to-five minute series of shorts. dees to dine at the hotel. Stop by the symposium Joining Mr. Deity is Lucy, AKA Lucifer, Mr. registration table for 20% discount coupons to Deity’s on/off girlfriend. use at the Olio. BRIAN KEITH DALTON is the creator of Mr. PLENARY SESSION, 8:00 PM Deity, a web show that began as an iTunes pod- cast and became a YouTube sensation garnering 191. Chair MATT THURSTON, member, SUNSTONE board hundreds of thousands of views and the attention of directors of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Brian writes, directs, produces, stars in, edits, and composes Title DOUBLE FEATURE: PERFORMANCES BY music for the show. SISTER DOTTIE S. DIXON AND MR. DEITY Brian likes to say he is a "Formon"—a former Abstract Had enough scholarly goodness for one day? Mormon. In his late teens, he got religion with a How about an evening of lightmindedness and vengeance and began studying theology, philoso- loud laughter? Don’t miss this evening’s special phy, and psychology. But in his mid-twenties, he LOL performance double feature. began to question his devotion to Mormonism and religion in general. This questioning led him First up: Salt Lake’s own Sister Dottie S. Dixon to a life of skepticism and a deep reverence for performs excerpts from her award-winning one- science, the scientific method, and the value of woman show, The Passion of Sister Dottie S. free thought and critical thinking. Dixon. Learn more about the story behind this powerhouse Mormon mother turned fierce activist Brian has a adult daughter and lives in Southern on behalf of her gay son. California with his wife Amy (who plays Lucy/ Lucifer on the show), and her two kids. CHARLES LYNN FROST is a Utah native, front-line LGBT activist, director, certified Room CANYONS BALLROOM coach, business leader, civic volunteer, actor, and playwright. His alter ego Sister Dottie S. The Mr. Deity segment of this session is sponsored by a generous Dixon was recently named BEST UTAHN 2010 donation from Tyson Jacobsen. by S.L. City Weekly’s reader-voters, and she was the Grand Marshal for the UTAH PRIDE 2010 celebration. Frost, a member of Actor's Equity Association and the Screen Actor's Guild, was awarded best actor by Q-Salt Lake Magazine and named best theatre performance by Salt Lake City Weekly’s 2009 ARTYs Missed it? Buy it. Awards. The Passion of Sister Dottie S. Dixon was also honored with ARTYs for best original Session CDs available. play and best production.

Charles has been active his entire life in the arts, with degrees in film and theatre directing,

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Consider a multi-generational Latter-day Saint entering college, who has been raised to believe that the world is thousands, rather than billions, of years old. She takes an entry-level class on evo- lution and fi nds the science to be as beautiful as the story of Adam and Eve. She decides to accept both. A young history student discovers unfamiliar theology in Brigham Young’s public speeches and decides it is misguided but that he still admires Young’s attempt to make sense of the world …

Take a jaded historian who holds to his tradi- tion against all odds or a lonely widower waiting to die, who is unsure of an afterlife. Navigation through faith, like life, is complicated, personal, and changes with time. Some of us periodically reëvaluate what our tradition means to us—those who are great in faith Available now: Trent D. Stephens and D. and those who may no longer have any belief at Jeffrey Meldrum, Evolution and Mormonism: A all. A few put their thoughts to paper; their stories Quest for Understanding | Gary James Bergera, of struggling with reason and doubt will resonate editor, Line upon Line: Essays on Mormon Doc- trine | Paul James Toscano, The Sacrament of with some readers and perplex others. The solution Doubt for each person will be different. We hope you fi nd answers that work for you. Forthcoming, fall 2010: Stephen C. Taysom, editor, Dimensions of Faith: A Mormon Studies Reader | Robert A. Rees, editor, Why I Stay: The Challenges of Discipleship for Contemporary Mormons

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Finally, it considers the place of faith within the Christian trinity of faith, hope, and charity. FRIDAY 6 AUGUST Chair KAREN ROSENBAUM 2010 Salt Lake Room CANYONS 212. Paper SACRED SECRECY IN THE TEACHINGS OF SUNSTONE PRESIDENT BOYD K. PACKER Symposium and Presenter HUGO OLAIZ, news editor, SUNSTONE. Abstract From “The Unwritten Order of Things,” to “The Workshops Holy Temple” to “Keeping Confidences,” President Boyd K. Packer has established him- REGISTRATION, 8:00 AM–7:30 PM self as simultaneously a revealer and keeper of secrets: an expounder of revealed truth who broaches topics not often discussed, but at the Registration Admission to sessions is by symposium name same time is emphatic about leaving certain information badge or ticket only. This policy will be strictly things unspoken in the name of protecting the enforced. Badges and tickets are available at sacred. Using Douglas Davies’s notion of sacred the conference registration table in the Canyons secrecy, I analyze four categories of “secrets” in Lobby on the far east side of the hotel. the teachings of President Packer—the unwritten, the unsuitable, the confidential, and the sacred— DEVOTIONAL, 8:00 AM–8:30 AM and show how these categories serve to draw boundaries and reinforce apostolic charisma. 201. Devotional WRESTLING JACOB’S ANGEL: ON TRIALS AND MATURING FAITH Respondent D. MICHAEL QUINN, independent researcher and historian. Presenter MICHAEL VINSON, MSt, Divinity School, University of Cambridge; author, SUNSTONE’s Chair MARK D. THOMAS Scripture Notes column. Room POWDER MOUNTAIN Abstract The story of Jacob’s wrestling match with an angel is puzzling at best; Martin Luther famously 213. Paper JOSEPH SMITH III: FROM REORGANIZATION said that all men hold this story to be the most TO COMMUNITY OF CHRIST difficult Bible passage to understand. I approach the story within the larger context of Jacob’s life Presenter LACHLAN MACKAY lives in Nauvoo, Illinois, and and suggest that the angel may be a metaphor is director of Community of Christ Historic Sites. for trials and engagement with God. Abstract An illustrated exploration of the life of Joseph Chair RON SCHOW Smith III, his impact on the Reorganization, and ways in which Community of Christ members still Room ARCHES find meaning and value in his teachings and experience. The year 2010 marks the sesquicen- CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 8:45 AM–9:45 AM tennial of the 1860 Reorganization and provides an opportunity to explore how our history can be 211. Paper THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP: DIMENSIONS mined for stories that have been forgotten or OF A MATURE MORMON FAITH deemed unimportant. Following the presentation, we can discuss the appropriateness of history Presenter ROBERT A. REES, PhD; author of numerous being used as a tool to improve the world we live studies of Mormon culture and religion; editor of in today. Why I Stay: The Challenges of Discipleship for Contemporary Mormons, forthcoming from Chair JOHN SILLITO Signature Books. Room SUNDANCE Abstract What does having mature faith mean? This ses- 214. Paper MEDITATIONS ON WILLIAM H. CHAMBERLIN sion examines the dimensions of a mature AND WHY ONE SHOULD REMAIN MORMON Christian/Mormon discipleship, including respon- sible doubt, blind obedience, institutional loyalty, Presenter JAMES MCLACHLAN, PhD, professor of philoso- thoughtful non-conformity, and loving challenge to phy and religion, Western Carolina University; co- authority. It considers the challenges, complexi- chair, AAR Mormon Studies Consultation; presi- ties, and conundra of what it means to be obedi- dent, Society of Mormon Philosophy and ent both to the principles of Christ’s gospel and Theology. the demands of a conservative faith community while seeking the sacred in a secular world. Abstract “Even if Mormonism were not true, we could make the cause they loved true, and bend it to the service of our God.” –William H. Chamberlin.

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Few people have had more reason to leave to meet the spiritual, emotional, and social needs Mormonism than William H. Chamberlin. He was of LDS women. This session explores how patri- one of the first Mormons to do formal studies in archy operates in male-dominated organizations philosophy and biblical criticism and ended up in general and in the Church in particular, espe- blacklisted from teaching for Church Education cially since the advent of Correlation; examines after the 1911 modernism controversy at BYU. problems this creates for Relief Society members; Harvard colleagues suggested Chamberlin seek and offers suggestions for how Relief Society can a position outside of Utah, but he refused to con- better meet the needs of LDS women. sider it: "I had never thought of it; but for me it would be quite impossible. If I cannot live in the Chair DAI NEWMAN mountains and work among the people I love, it may as well be all over." Chamberlin not only Room ARCHES stayed in the culture, he also stayed in the Church despite opposition he faced in the Church 222. Paper INSTRUMENTAL MYSTICISM: THE INSPIRED education system. Chamberlin’s life and idea of FICTIONALIZATION OF THE UNITED FIRM truth suggest ways to think about the truth of REVELATIONS religion in general and Mormonism in particular. Presenter CHRISTOPHER C. SMITH, MA, Christian history, Chair J. FREDERICK (TOBY) PINGREE Wheaton College; PhD candidate in religions in North America, Claremont Graduate University. Room ARCHES He has an article forthcoming in the November issue of SUNSTONE. 215. Paper RACHEL ANN NUNES’S ARIANA SERIES: A Abstract It is well known that the 1835 D&C substituted FICTIONAL VIEW OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN ancient-sounding "code names" for the names of MODERN-DAY FRANCE nineteenth-century persons and institutions asso- Presenter HELYNNE HOLLSTEIN HANSEN, professor of ciated with the "United Firm." The recent publica- French and English, Western State College of tion of original handwritten manuscripts for these Colorado; former visiting professor, French, BYU; revelations reveals that the code names were the long-time member, Association for Mormon tip of the iceberg. Significant additions and dele- Letters. tions were made in order to make these revela- tions appear to be ancient documents from the Abstract Can a Utah-bound author truly capture the spirit time of Enoch. New evidence of a more thor- of Latter-day Saints in contemporary France? oughgoing fictionalization not only raises the the- Rachel Ann Nunes is a Utah housewife and mother of six in tandem with her successful novel-writing career. Her four novels of the Ariana series from the 1990s are romantic and family sagas about LDS Church members in their native France struggling with the challenges of late The Mormon Women’s Forum twentieth-century life. This study will analyze how or if a Utah author can create a realistic portrait Presents of modern Latter-day Saints in today’s French society. Counterpoint Conference Chair ELLEN DECOO Room BRIGHTON October 23, 2010 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:00–11:00 AM Olpin Student Union 221. Paper RELIEF SOCIETY AND THE INVISIBLE HAND University of Utah OF PATRIARCHY Salt Lake City, Utah Presenters TAMARA TAYSOM, MS, elementary education, Indiana University; pursuing an MA in colonial history, University of Utah; interest in education, Theme: Half the Church: Turning history, and feminism. Obstacles into Opportunities for ELLEN DECOO, native of Belgium; has lived in Mormon Women Provo, Utah, for the past 11 years; BA candidate, sociology, BYU. For information call: Abstract Relief Society, the Church's official organization 801-581-4768 (Margaret Toscano) for women, is an auxiliary of the priesthood, which means that it does not technically belong to the 801-225-4967 (Janice Allred) women it is intended to serve. If it becomes pre- occupied with the patriarchal nature of the Church, it can fail to do its most necessary work:

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ological question of “inspired fiction” but also pro- Abstract While many faith traditions, including Mormonism, vides a striking example of how Joseph Smith have grappled with issues of equality, such as blended mystical and practical concerns. He same-gender marriage, much of that work has sought to maintain secrecy by mystically identify- been viewed through a traditional or scriptural ing the Firm and the Kirtland brethren with the lens. Our goal is to shift the perspective of LGBT ancient Adamic order. equality from a place of “problem” to “solution,” from a scriptural argument to a religious liberty Chair CLAIR BARRUS agreement, and to address the issue of equality as informed by the U.S. Constitution. Room SUNDANCE Chair WILLIAM D. RUSSELL 223. Paper SPACESHIP EARTH Room CANYONS Presenter DENNIS CLARK, retired librarian living in Orem, Utah. Though an aspiring poet, he is no aspiring prophet. PLENARY SESSION, 11:15 AM–12:45 PM Abstract Shortly before our 40th wedding anniversary, I 231. Panel WHY WE STAY realized that Valerie had been cleaning our toilets for 40 years—and that I had let her. I felt that I Abstract This perennially well-received session features should not have, and I resolved to do it from then the stories of those who have chosen to remain on. From that realization sprang the observation active, dedicated Latter-day Saints even in the at the heart of this talk: one of the marks of a face of challenges to traditional faith. How have mature civilization is that it cleans up after itself. these members wrestled with their faith and yet emerged more determined than ever to be a part Chair BECKY JOHNS of the Latter-day Saint community? Room POWDER MOUNTAIN Moderator J. FREDERICK (TOBY) PINGREE 224. Paper WHY ELIJAH (OR JOHN THE BAPTIST) MUST Panelists ALAN EASTMAN; PhD, chemistry, University of COME BEFORE CHRIST’S RETURN Utah. Worked for Phillips 66 in Oklahoma for 28 Presenter PAUL SAVAGE, Apostle in The Church of Christ years, mostly in research related to refining, and a fourth-generation Restorationist; office earning 35 patents along the way. He will discuss manager of The Church of Christ; editor of the “how to keep several contradictory things in your church’s periodical The Voice of Joy. head simultaneously without going nuts."

Abstract The scriptures outline not only events that must happen before the Second Coming but also the order in which these milestones can be expected to occur. An important forerunner of the restora- tion is the coming of Elijah/Elias/ John the Baptist. In Matthew 11 and 17, Jesus explains who Elias is and that Elias must come first and restore all things. In this presentation, I explain that our concept of the Restoration is out of order and outline the timelines and major fig- ures in the Restoration to demonstrate why Elijah must return before the second coming of Christ.

Respondent STEVE SHIELDS, author, Divergent Paths of the Restoration; high priest in the Community of Christ.

Chair LOWELL LEMESANY saintswithouthalos.com Room BRIGHTON

225. Paper SAME-GENDER MARRIAGE & RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: A CALL TO QUIET CONVERSATIONS AND PUBLIC DEBATES

Presenter REV. DR. C. WELTON GADDY leads the national Mormon History Interfaith Alliance, dedicated to promoting religion as a positive and healing force in the life of the nation. He is pastor for preaching and worship at Northminster (Baptist) Church in Monroe, Louisiana.

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CAROL B. QUIST, associate editor and office likely impact on the same-sex marriage debate manager, SUNSTONE; BA Stanford, radio-TV and the LDS Church’s treatment of gays and les- production; MA, University of Utah, women's his- bians? What is the likely effect of the film on the tory and literature; taught at LDS Business Church’s public image? Will it influence the College and Salt Lake Community College; has Church’s involvement in future political cam- traveled all seven continents and learned where paigns in favor of same-sex marriages? the promised land is. 8: The Mormon Proposition was not widely MARK D. THOMAS, SUNSTONE board member; released. If you would like to see the film before best known in Mormon circles for interpretive attending this session, please visit scholarship on the Book of Mormon; works pro- HTTP://WWW.MORMONPROPOSITION.COM/ for options. fessionally in public finance and has taught in MBA programs at BYU and USU; main church Moderator HUGO OLAIZ, news editor, SUNSTONE. calling: tenor in the Valley View 9th Ward choir. Presenters LAURA COMPTON, same-sex marriage support- SUZANN WERNER, BA, BYU, sociology/psy- er whose views were featured by Associated chology; married 48 years to Dean, has four chil- Press and KUED; organizer of a vigil marking the dren and 16 grandchildren; enjoyed being a stay- 10th anniversary of Stuart Matis’s suicide; blogs at-home mom and part-time office manager in at MORMONSFORMARRIAGE.COM. her husband's law firm; interested in women's studies and has had articles published in ROBERT A. REES, author, No More Strangers Exponent II. and Foreigners: A Christian Mormon Response to Homosexuality; co-author of A Guide for LDS RON FREDERICKSON, actor in a few early BYU Families Dealing with Homosexuality (Deseret films; now a retired professor of theatre at Book, 2005). Emporia State University in Kansas, having directed more than 80 plays and musicals, most Room CANYONS recently for the University of Utah, College of Eastern Utah, Westminster College, and Pinnacle 252. Paper IN MEMORIAM: LINDA SILLITOE Acting Company. Abstract Writer and poet Linda Sillitoe’s death in April Room CANYONS BALLROOM 2010 left a hole in the heart of SUNSTONE. Join us for remembrances from family and friends.

LUNCH BREAK, 12:45 PM–2:15 PM Presenters JOHN SILLITO, Linda’s husband. A native of Salt Lake City, John Sillito received degrees in history and political science from the University of Utah. He has been an archivist, curator of special col- lections, professor of libraries at Weber State University, and a long-time SUNSTONE partici- pant and volunteer. Where to eat THE SHERATON HAS a very nice on-site restau- rant, The Olio. We encourage symposium atten- PAUL SWENSON's earliest memory of Linda dees to dine at the hotel. Stop by the symposium Sillitoe was her suggesting that he put his chil- registration table for 20% discount coupons to dren in an open classroom school when they use at the Olio. were still small. He knew her through Mormons for ERA and was lucky to work with her while he 241. Lunchtime Clips of coverage of Mormons & Mormonism was editing Utah Holiday and saw her become comedy from Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and The the fabulous writer and reporter we all admired. Colbert Report. Clips assembled by MICHAEL J. STEVENS. PHYLLIS BARBER first knew Linda when they were both writers for Utah Holiday in the late Room ARCHES 1970s and early 1980s; they kept up on each other’s writing projects thereafter. CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 2:15 PM–3:15 PM ALLEN ROBERTS is former co-publisher/editor of 251. Paper RESPONSES TO THE DOCUMENTARY 8: THE SUNSTONE magazine. For 27 months in 1986- MORMON PROPOSITION 1988, Allen worked with Linda co-authoring Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Abstract Billed as a documentary but made in a style that Murders, published by Signature Books. some find reminiscent of anti-Mormon exposés, 8: The Mormon Proposition documents the cru- There will be time at the end of this session for audience cial role that the LDS Church played in the cam- members to share memories of Linda. paign to ban same-sex marriage in California. After seeing a clip from the film, panelists will Chair DENNIS CLARK address the following questions: Can the film be classified as anti-Mormon propaganda? What are Room POWDER MOUNTAIN the film’s strengths and weaknesses? What is its

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253. Paper WHAT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WILLIE Mormonism and finally to his chosen faith of AND MARTIN HANDCART DISASTER? ONE Unitarian Universalism. SMALL COW Chair WILLIAM D. RUSSELL Presenter TRENT D. STEPHENS, PhD, professor of anato- my and embryology, Idaho State University; bish- Room BRIGHTON op of the Pocatello University 18th Ward (a mar- ried student ward). CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM Abstract When any disaster occurs, people look some- where to place blame. In a maturing society, the 261. Paper MORE PRECIOUS THINGS: EVIDENCE FOR better approach is to examine the data objective- WOMEN'S PRIESTHOOD IN THE EARLIEST ly. When this approach is applied to the Willie CHRISTIANITY and Martin handcart disaster, two major problems Presenter BRIDGET JACK JEFFRIES, MA candidate, histo- emerge for the companies: one was the late start, ry of Christianity in America, Trinity Evangelical and the other was inadequate food supplies. The Divinity School; BA, classical studies, BYU; former problem seems to have been exacerbated member of the Evangelical Covenant Church. by the ending of the Crimean War, and the latter was exacerbated by more military mouths to feed Abstract Mormon feminists have centered their arguments at Fort Laramie because of an incident a year for women's priesthood on data from the nine- earlier involving one small cow. teenth and early twentieth centuries, contending that the Church's founding leaders granted Respondent KEVIN HOLDSWORTH is a fiction writer and a women a form of priesthood that was subse- writing instructor at Western Wyoming College. In quently choked out. Through an exploration of his memoir Big Wonderful: Notes from Wyoming texts, inscriptions, and frescoes from the earliest (Colorado, 2006), he describes the ill-fated 1856 Christianity, the author reaches back even farther handcart trek of his great-great grandmother and into history to show that women once served as illuminates the recent controversy at Martin’s apostles, elders, deacons, and bishops in addi- Cove. tion to performing baptisms and administering the Eucharist. Chair POLLY AIRD Respondent MAXINE HANKS, feminist theologian; gnostic Room ARCHES clergy; scholar, women's studies in religion; fel- low, Harvard Divinity School; editor, Women and 254. Paper TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism. VS TREE OF LIFE Chair JANEANNE PETERSON Presenter RICHARD C. RUSSELL, M Ed; retired instructor, Church Education System; vice-president of a Room ARCHES business training and consulting firm. 262. Paper IS THE AFGHANISTAN WAR JUST?: A BOOK Abstract Lehi’s dream tells us that the Tree of Life repre- OF MORMON APPROACH sents the Love of God. What the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil represents is less This session is sponsored by the Mormon Worker’s Collective. clear. What is in opposition to the Love of God? A clue comes from Adam’s behavior and feelings Presenters JOSHUA MADSON, BA, JD, BYU; an attorney once he tasted the fruit. He experienced guilt, practicing in Alpine, Utah; editor and contributor fear, and shame. Since Adam did not “sin,” but for the Mormon Worker. only “transgressed,” what caused him to fear God? WILLIAM VAN WAGENEN, BA, German, BYU; MA, theological studies, Harvard; worked in Iraq Chair BOYD J. PETERSEN for seven months for a small human rights organ- ization in 2005-2006; regular contributor to the Room SUNDANCE Mormon Worker.

255. Paper LIFE AFTER: THE JOURNEY FROM ACTIVE Abstract At the 2010 BYU Studies Symposium, two pre- MORMON TO REFLECTIVE UNITARIAN sentations attacked Hugh Nibley's argument that the Book of Mormon advocates pacifism and Presenter MARVIN RYTTING, retired psychology professor declared that the war in Afghanistan is a just and and university administrator living in Indiana; reg- noble war. In response, Madson outlines a frame- ular SUNSTONE columnist and presenter from 1981 work for analyzing when, if ever, war is justified, to 1986. suggesting that the Book of Mormon not only Abstract Rytting recounts his spiritual path from being allows for but strongly promotes pacifism. Van congenitally and incorrigibly Mormon to struggling Wagenen outlines evidence that the Book of with the paradoxes and perplexities of his Mormon does allow for war, but only under well- Mormon faith in the pages and symposia of prescribed conditions, namely in self-defense SUNSTONE to his excommunication to life after against aggressors or in rebellion against a government/ruler that requires its subjects to engage in acts of aggression. Both authors con-

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tend that the Afghanistan war does not meet the requirements of either a pacifist or defensive war and therefore should not be supported.

Chair BOYD J. PETERSEN

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263. Paper IN MEMORIAM

Abstract SUNSTONE lost a number of dear friends in the past year. Join us as we pay tribute to their lives and contributions to the SUNSTONE community.

Presenters ANNE WILDE pays tribute to the life and intellec- tual work of C. JESS GROESBECK.

DOUGLASS TABER remembers his wife, author SUSAN BUHLER TABER and shares some of her writings. He writes: "Our children's biogra- phies will read: Their father was a distinguished research scientist. Their mother was the brains of the family."

BEVERLY HOPPE describes the life of KARL SCHNIBBE, who was Helmuth Huebener’s compatriot in distributing anti-Nazi propaganda.

KAREN ROSENBAUM felt fortunate to be a friend of former SUNSTONE board member REED HUNTER for more than 40 years.

Chair J. FREDERICK (TOBY) PINGREE

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264. Paper THE BIG FAN: JOSEPH SMITH AND THE DANITES IN MISSOURI

Presenter TODD COMPTON, author of In Sacred Loneliness: the Plural Wives of Joseph Smith and Victim of the Muses: Poet as Scapegoat, Warrior, and Hero.

Abstract In 1838 Missouri, certain Mormons organized in a secret paramilitary organization called the Danites, led by Sampson Avard, who later left the Church. Many Mormons then disavowed the Danite movement, portraying it as lies concocted by Avard. When Leland Gentry wrote his ground- breaking 1965 thesis about the 1838 Mormon War, however, he reported that irrefutable evi- dence showed loyal Mormons had been involved in the group. One crucial issue at stake is the question of whether Joseph Smith was involved in the Danite movement. He certainly attended Danite meetings and possibly knew Danite pass- words, though the evidence for this from Luman Shurtliff’s diary is ambiguous.

Respondent D. MICHAEL QUINN, independent researcher and historian.

Chair CLAIR BARRUS

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265. Paper THE WILL TO POWER AND EXALTATION: AN conservative Utah years after his conversion to EXPLORATION OF MORMON AND and subsequent separation from Mormonism. NIETZSCHEAN CONCEPTIONS OF POWER The film explores Caldieroʼs lifelong artistic inves- tigation into ʻsonosophy,ʼ a unique hybrid of Presenter RACHAEL MORRIS, BS, physics; MA, compara- sound, poetry, and philosophy. Borrowing tech- tive religion, University of Washington. niques from such diverse genres as avant-garde film and cinéma vérité, The Sonosopher portrays Abstract In the modern world, humans are often Caldieroʼs life and work at its most traditional and conceived of as biological automatons, or in reli- most bizarre. gious contexts as dependent, derivative, contingent beings utterly dependent on a necessary God. Both There will be a question and answer period with Nietzsche and Mormonism have strong replies to Alex and filmmakers TORBEN BERNHARD and these limitations and exalt the potential for human TRAVIS LOW following the screening. growth. By comparing and contrasting Nietzsche’s concept of the will to power and Mormonism’s exal- Chair DAVEY MORRISON DILLARD tation, we gain insight into the nature of power and its relation to individuals. While Nietzsche empha- Room CANYONS sizes the unbounded individual, Mormonism argues the greatest human potential is cultivated by per- 272. Panel OUR VOICES, OUR VISIONS: A MORMON sons bonded through covenant to God and family. WOMEN'S LITERARY TOUR ENCORE PERFORMANCE Chair JOSEPH WEST, JR. Abstract The Mormon Women's Literary Tour returns to Room SUNDANCE Utah for a repeat performance at SUNSTONE! If you missed readings in California, Arizona, and CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 4:45 PM–6:15 PM Utah this spring, take this chance to hear from established and new Mormon women writers. 271. Film SCREENING THE SONOSOPHER, AN EXPERI- MENTAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIND OF Readers will include: SOUND WIZARD AND POET, ALEX CALDIERO JULIE J. NICHOLS, WHITNEY MOWER, Abstract The Sonosopher is an experiential voyage into ELISA PULIDO, ELIZABETH PINBOROUGH, the peculiar life and art of Alex Caldiero. Born HOLLY WELKER, and JOANNA BROOKS and raised in rural Sicily, Caldiero came of age as a poet in New York City, then is found living in Chair JOANNA BROOKS

Room SUNDANCE THE SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION 273. Panel PERSISTENCE OF POLYGAMY: A MORMON presents ANTHOLOGY

The Writings of the Swedish Sage, Abstract This session discusses the forthcoming volume Persistence of Polygamy: A Mormon Anthology edited by Newell G. Bringhurst and Craig L. EMANUEL Foster. The book’s 20 essays explore various aspects of Mormon polygamy from its beginnings SWEDENBORG in the nineteenth century to today. Contributing authors will present summaries of their respective chapters and take questions from the audience.

Moderator JOHN HAMER, editor of John Whitmer Books; president-elect of the John Whitmer Historical Association.

Presenters NEWELL G. BRINGHURST, PhD, professor emeritus, College of the Sequoias, co-editor, Persistence of Polygamy: A Mormon Anthology. Scholar, scientist, inventor, administrator, statesman, spiritual seeker. JEFFERY O. JOHNSON, retired archivist, Salt Lake City; served as State Archivist for 14 years; Swedenborg’s writings bear witness of God worked at the LDS Church Archives for 21 years, including five years on the Joseph Smith Papers and Shed Light on the nature of humanity. Project; published articles about women's history and social history and a history about single STOP BY OUR TABLE IN THE BOOK Mormon men. ROOM AND PERUSE THE PATRICIA SCOTT, MA, history of the American VOLUMES ON DISPLAY West, University of Utah; executive director, Mormon History Association; retired from the

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Utah State Archives in 2005, where she had been an archivist/records manager for 21 years.

CHRISTOPHER BLYTHE, MA candidate, history, at Utah State University; earned BAs from Texas A&M in anthropology and Utah State in religious studies; editor-in-chief of the Intermountain West Journal of Religious Studies.

TODD COMPTON, author of In Sacred Loneliness: the Plural Wives of Joseph Smith and Victim of the Muses: Poet as Scapegoat, Warrior, and Hero.

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274. Panel EXIT, VOICE, AND LOYALTY IN THE MORMON COMMUNITY

Abstract The work of political economist Albert Hirschman suggests a nuanced approach to public dissatisfaction with an organization. Dissatisfied members of an organization, busi- ness, or nation have a variety of choices avail- able, including both exit (simply leaving) and voice (discussing their dissatisfaction). As Hirschman notes, greater loyalty to the organi- zation can correspond to greater use of voice. Contradicting traditional Mormon views, dissent Abstract The revelations of Joseph Smith established a may actually indicate greater loyalty to the hierarchical church organization (i.e. revelations organization than does silent acquiescence. come only through the prophet, and a hierarchi- Panelists will discuss loyalty, voice, exit, and cal priesthood structure). Members of Latter- dissent from a variety of angles, ultimately Day Saint church organizations in democratic suggesting that the LDS understanding of public countries often feel frustrated at the lack of disagreement may be underdeveloped, and democracy in their church, with legislative, sketching ways in which legitimate dissent could executive, and judicial powers concentrated at take on a broader role in the LDS community. the top. In the RLDS Church (since 2001 the Community of Christ) in time of tension, there Moderator KAIMIPONO WENGER, JD, assistant professor, has been a natural tendency to centralize Panelist Thomas Jefferson Law School, San Diego. power. In 1966, the Council of Twelve announced five objectives for the church, one of Panelists KRISTINE HAGLUND, editor, Dialogue: A Journal which was to decentralize. But the church is of Mormon Thought. more centralized today than it was at that time. At the April World Conference 2010, the vexing BRIDGET JACK JEFFRIES, MA candidate, issue of homosexuality (same-sex marriage, history of Christianity in America, Trinity priesthood availability) led President Veazey to Evangelical Divinity School. decentralize decision-making (Doctrine and Covenants 164, 2010). Time will tell whether JOHN DEHLIN, PhD student, clinical/counseling- decentralization will actually occur. psychology, Utah State University, founder, Mormon Stories podcast, STAYLDS.COM. Paper 2 TRANSFORMING HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS IN A DIVIDED WORLD: A HISTORIAN’S VIEW OF Room POWDER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST’S SECTION 164

275. Panel DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY OF Presenter MARK A. SCHERER is World Church Historian CHRIST 2010 WORLD CONFERENCE for the Community of Christ.

Paper 1 FINALLY, DECENTRALIZATION . . . I THINK: Abstract President Stephen M. Veazey’s inspired docu- THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST WORLD ment was approved by delegates at the CONFERENCE OF 2010 Community of Christ’s 2010 World Conference and became Section 164 in the Book of Doctrine Presenter WILLIAM D. RUSSELL, retired professor of and Covenants. Future historians may see the American history and government, Graceland impact of this prophetic message on today’s University; writing a book about the schism in the church as similar to the way Sections 17 (LDS RLDS Church after the 1984 ordination of 20) and 104 (LDS 107) shaped the Restoration. women. Lacking the poetic language in previous Words of Counsel, Section 164 establishes administrative guidelines that will frame church polity and dis-

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course for generations to come. In the future, the Musical number “If You Could Hie to Kolob,” performed by Conference of 2010 may well be seen as the JANEANNE PETERSON and accompanied by Community of Christ’s Vatican II moment. This ALAN EASTMAN. paper discusses the impact of Section 164, past, present, and future. Introduction MARK BROWN

Chair STEVE SHIELDS Speaker TRACY MCKAY is raising her three children as a single mama in Washington state, but she Room BRIGHTON misses her native California coast with a palpa- ble ache. Tracy is currently finishing her BAE in DINNER BREAK, 6:15 PM–8:00 PM education and starting an MA in special educa- tion; in another life, she had a career as a pro- fessional artist, world traveller, and Germanophile. Tracy loves thrift stores, old books, wooden toys, crisp linen, grapefruit, and her Macbook. She writes for BYCOMMON CONSENT.COM. Her personal blog is DANDELION- MAMA.WORDPRESS.COM. 281. Reception The Community of Christ is hosting a reception for SUNSTONE attendees. Please join Closing song “Come Thou Fount” Community of Christ friends, leaders, scholars, and members for an informal mixer and light Benediction To be announced. refreshments during the dinner break. Room CANYONS BALLROOM The reception will begin at 6:15 pm. SOCIAL 10:30 PM Room BRYCE Gathering Following Pillars of My Faith, meet your favorite PLENARY SESSION, 8:00 PM Bloggernacle personalities for real time fun. Conversation, loud laughter, and possibly danc- 291. PILLARS OF MY FAITH ing will carry into the wee hours. It wouldn’t hurt to look sharp, as photos from last year’s gather- Chair STEPHEN CARTER, editor, SUNSTONE ing ended up on Facebook. magazine. Room SUNDANCE Opening song “Morning Has Broken”

Invocation To be announced.

Abstract This is SUNSTONE’s perennially best-attended session. Hear speakers share the events and concepts that animate their religious lives: a little soul-baring, a little spiritual journey, a little intellectual testimony-bearing. This self-reflective night is about the things that matter most, plus spirited congregational hymn-singing.

Introduction TAMARA TAYSOM

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Richard Turley, and Armand Mauss) as well as SATURDAY 7 AUGUST fascinating encounters with contemporary Missourians who still carry strong feelings about what happened 170 years ago.

2010 Salt Lake Following the screening, the documentary’s direc- tor will discuss the film and answer questions SUNSTONE from the audience. Presenter KENNY BALLENTINE has worked in the film Symposium and industry for five years as an editor, writer, and director. In 2008, he raised enough money to Workshops start his own production company and produced two feature-length documentaries that are cur- rently showing in film festivals across the country. REGISTRATION, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Chair DAVEY MORRISON DILLARD Registration Admission to sessions is by symposium name information badge or ticket only. This policy will be strictly Room CANYONS enforced. Badges and tickets are available at the conference registration table in the Canyons 312. Panel THE DESCENT OF DISSENT: OR ON THE Lobby on the far east side of the hotel. ORIGIN OF SPECIOUSNESS DEVOTIONAL, 8:00 AM–8:30 AM Paper 1 IN THE OLDEN DAYS BEFORE BLOGS: A MESSAGE TO MAGGIE

301. Devotional GRATITUDE: A CONTAGIOUS CHOICE Presenter PAUL TOSCANO, bankruptcy lawyer, long-time SUNSTONE participant, author of many books Presenter FRANCES LEE MENLOVE, MDiv, PhD, psychol- including Sanctity of Dissent; Strangers in ogy; one of the founders and first manuscript edi- Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Theology with tor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought Margaret Toscano; and Music and the Broken Word with Calvin Grondahl. Abstract “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” Abstract This paper will explore some of the developments Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster in dissent over the past two decades, including Hogwarts School for Wizards what constituted dissent then and now. Is dissent praying privately to Mother in Heaven? Is it not Gratitude is deeply rooted in the monotheistic reli- putting up a lawn sign supporting Prop 8? Is it gions as well as in eastern forms of spirituality. splitting your Boy Scout donation so that the Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of Young Women get half? What role has dissent virtues, but the parent of all others.” Through played in the Church in the last 20 years? Has it story and a smidgin of contemporary social sci- been good for the Church? Good for dissenters? ence research, we will explore the notion that Two bookends for this discussion will be the gratitude is not only a choice but may also be speculative theology represented by Strangers in contagious. Gratitude should have a place at the Paradox, published 20 years ago, and the Gospel table when “Reflecting on Maturing Faith.” Essentials manual, now curriculum for Relief Societies and Melchizedek Priesthood quorums. Chair CAROL B. QUIST Paper 2 DEFECTING IN PLACE Room ARCHES Presenter VICKIE STEWART EASTMAN, BA, English, CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 8:45 AM–9:45 AM Stanford University; frequent participant on SUNSTONE panels dealing with Mormon culture; 311. Film TROUBLE IN ZION, A DOCUMENTARY ward music chair; freelance executive recruiter.

NOTE This session will begin at 8:45 am and continue Abstract I remain active in my ward while defining my into the next concurrent session beginning at beliefs differently from most orthodox LDS 10:00 am. Church members. I have adopted the stance of “defecting in place,” or dissenting while staying. Abstract Trouble in Zion is an hour-long documentary Based on my most recent temple recommend offering a unique look at the 1838 Mormon/ interview, I examine some of the areas of ten- Missouri War. The film retells a tragic piece of sion, shared expectations, and teaching/learning American history through spoken word, folk moments that move the experience from hostile music, and even the vibrant pages of a comic interrogation, ritual compliance, or personal book. It features intriguing interviews with notable soul-searching into community-building between scholars from history, religion, and sociology leader and member. In a setting where the (such as Richard Bushman, Alexander Baugh, handbook assumes that one person has all the questions and the other person has all the answers, what happens to areas of dissent? I

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share some approaches I have taken over a life- time of Church activity. Abstract The creation of the earth was not a static event but is very much a dynamic process. According to Chair MATT THURSTON LDS doctrine at least through the 1960s, we are not only stewards of the earth but co-creators Room BRYCE with God. Brigham Young taught that the roles God gives human beings are designed to test 313. Paper CHURCH, PRIESTHOOD, AND THE them, enabling them to show to themselves, to GAY/LESBIAN JOURNEY TOWARD their fellow human beings, and to God just how SPIRITUAL MATURITY they would act if entrusted with God’s power. We are here to work in conjunction with God on the Presenter JOHN D. GUSTAV-WRATHALL, PhD, American continuing creation of a living earth. history, University of Minnesota; adjunct professor of American religious history at United Respondent DAN WOTHERSPOON has a doctorate in reli- Theological Seminary; author, Take the Young gion from Claremont Graduate University where Stranger by the Hand: Same-Sex Relations and he wrote his dissertation on theological resources the YMCA (University of Chicago Press 1998). within Mormonism that could contribute to the changes our society needs to make for our planet Abstract The gay Mormon population is bifurcated to have a sustainable future. between a majority who have left the Church via inactivity, excommunication, or suicide, and Chair JASON BROWN a minority who have subordinated their need for satisfying relational intimacy to Church law. Room ARCHES This bifurcation persists because of the intensi- ty of the tension gay and lesbian Mormons 316. Paper THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC-MORMON experience between Church authority and per- DIALOGUE: BRIDGES BETWEEN ROME AND sonal experience seemingly at odds with that SALT LAKE CITY authority. Though difficult, the path to spiritual maturity lies in learning to embrace this and Presenter DONALD WESTBROOK, PhD student, related tensions. Claremont Graduate University, focusing on American religious history and Mormon Studies; Chair LAURA COMPTON MA, theology, Fuller Theological Seminary; BA in philosophy from UC Berkeley. Room POWDER MOUNTAIN Abstract Dialogue between the LDS and Roman Catholic 314. Paper DATING FANNY ALGER: THE NATURE, churches might improve by evaluating the TIMING, AND CONSEQUENCES OF AN EARLY extent to which both depend on extra-Biblical POLYGAMOUS RELATIONSHIP sources for doctrine. One fruitful entry point might be to jointly consider the dynamic Presenter DON BRADLEY, MA candidate, history, Utah between scripture and tradition. How compara- State University; writer and researcher specializ- ble is the Catholic dynamic between scripture ing in Mormon origins. and tradition to the Mormon dynamic between scripture and “continuing revelation” through Abstract Fanny Alger left Joseph and Emma Smith’s home prophetic guidance? pregnant and under Emma’s wrath in the middle of the night. The incident set Kirtland on fire with Respondents DEACON SCOTT DODGE serves as director of rumors of the prophet’s adultery—or was it religious education and formation at the polygamy? Some scholars argue that the rela- Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. tionship was an 1835 affair, too early for He is a graduate of the University of Utah and polygamy, others that it was an 1833 marriage. currently completing graduate studies at St. Which of these theories is right? Or are they all Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota. wrong? We'll piece together what happened the Deacon Dodge was ordained in 2004 by then- night Fanny was evicted, what consequences fol- Bishop George H. Niederauer. He has pub- lowed, and when all this occurred, illuminating lished articles in America, Emmanuel, national Joseph and Fanny’s relationship and other long- Catholic magazines, and is a regular contributor standing enigmas. to Il Sussidiario, an Italian daily on-line news and opinion publication. Chair NEWELL G. BRINGHURST MAXINE HANKS, interfaith chaplain, sacramental Room BRIGHTON Gnostic clergy, serving at Holy Cross Chapel since 1999, sharing sacred space with Catholic 315. Paper TOWARD A MORMON THEOLOGICAL and Mormon clergy. JUSTIFICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM Chair CHRISTOPHER C. SMITH

This session is sponsored by the Mormon Transhumanist Association. Room SUNDANCE

Presenter ROGER D. HANSEN, PhD, civil and environmen- tal engineering; chief, planning group, federal resource management agency, Provo, Utah.

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teachings about abortion, fasting, following the CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM prophet, the responsibility of women to keep a “clean” house, the Word of Wisdom, rape, the 321. Film TROUBLE IN ZION, A DOCUMENTARY roles of men and women, and even the need to Screening (Continued) bathe often in “fresh water.”

NOTE This session is a continuation of the film screen- Respondent LAURA COMPTON has a degree in journalism ing that started in session #311 and will conclude from Humboldt State University and is on the at 11:00 am. SUNSTONE board of directors.

Room CANYONS Chair TAMARA TAYSOM

322. Paper GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE EARLY Room BRYCE PATRIARCHAL BLESSINGS OF THE LDS CHURCH, 1834–1845 324. Paper FROM “SYSTEM OF BELIEFS” TO “WAY OF LIFE”: FIFTY YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION Presenters GORDON SHEPHERD, PhD, State University of IN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST New York at Stony Brook; professor of sociology at the University of Central Arkansas. Presenter STEVE SHIELDS, author, Divergent Paths of the Restoration; high priest in the Community of GARY SHEPHERD, PhD, Michigan State Christ; served the church full-time in California University; professor of sociology and former and Asia since 1987; convert to Community of chair of the department of sociology and anthro- Christ from the LDS Church. pology at Oakland University. Abstract The Community of Christ struggled with issues of Gary and Gordon have co-authored two books identity from the earliest years of the about Mormonism: A Kingdom Transformed: Reorganization. Although claiming succession Themes in the Development of Mormonism; and from Joseph Smith, Jr. as the “only legitimate” Mormon Passage: A Missionary Chronicle. They priesthood and church organization, the early recently co-authored a third book, Talking with Reorganization based its mission on reclaiming the Children of God: Prophecy and “lost” members of the Church who had followed Transformation in a Radical Religious Group. Brigham Young to the West. The identity of the denomination was based on “right belief;” this Abstract Based on a random sample of 90 patriarchal approach changed very little over the first century blessings from Michael Marquardt’s compilation, of the Reorganization (1850s to 1950s). I show Early Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this study uses content analysis to determine the most frequent Visit our new website and search forty blessing themes pronounced by the first three LDS patriarchs, Joseph Smith Sr., Hyrum Smith, years of Dialogue for FREE! and William Smith. In particular, the sample was divided between male and female blessings to determine to what extent there were gender dif- ferences in the length and content of these early Check out the blessings. Analysis of the sample results leads to a discussion of gender distinctions in the early Sunstone sessions that our LDS Church. Dialogue Journal Respondent D. MICHAEL QUINN, independent researcher and historian. editors, board and staff members will be participating in. Chair JOSEPH WEST, JR.

Room SUNDANCE PHILIP BARLOW 323. Paper GETTING IT RIGHT: CHANGES IN THE GOSPEL PRINCIPLES MANUAL FROM 1979 CLAUDIA BUSHMAN TO 2009 BRENT CORCORAN Presenter STEVE WARREN, author, Drat! Mythed Again, Second Thoughts on Utah and Beyond the Finish KRISTINE HAGLUND Line; former copy editor for the Deseret News 1988-2008; freelance writer; current Gospel RIC SAMUELSEN Principles teacher. E

Abstract This paper examines teachings in the 1979 Gospel Principles manual that have been elimi- nated, revised, or downplayed in the manual cur- rently used in Sunday classes. Included are www.dialoguejournal.com

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why the Community of Christ no longer concerns prophet of the coming apocalypse while others itself with concepts of “only,” “legitimate,” or consider him the most dangerous man in “true.” Seeing God’s power active in all places, America. This session looks at Beck’s identifica- with all people, at all times, the denomination tion with Cleon Skousen, the John Birch Society, now identifies with discipleship as a way of life and the Tea Party; his meteoric rise as a right- modeled on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. wing media maven; his role in American media and politics; and his representation of Mormon Chair MATT THURSTON principles and values. It considers Beck's impact on the Church and on Mitt Romney's potential bid Room POWDER MOUNTAIN for the presidency of the United States.

325. Paper MORMON WOMEN HAD THE PRIESTHOOD IN Moderator/ ROBERT A. REES lives, writes, and works in the 1843: EXAMINING THE CLAIMS Panelist Santa Cruz Mountains. He is the editor of Why I Stay: The Challenges of Discipleship for Presenter JOSHUA GILLON, PhD candidate, philosophy, Contemporary Mormons (forthcoming from Princeton University; BA, philosophy and classi- Signature Books). cal studies, BYU, with minors in logic and psychology. Panelists ERIC SAMUELSEN is head of the playwriting program at BYU and author of many plays includ- Abstract What does it mean to say that Mormon women ing the politically-themed Amerigo recently pro- “have had the priesthood since 1843,” as D. duced by Plan-B Theatre Company. Michael Quinn has claimed? In this paper, I argue that there is no coherent notion of priesthood JOANNA BROOKS chairs the department of widely accepted among the LDS. Consequently, it English and comparative literature at San Diego is less than clear what the question of whether State University and blogs about Mormonism at Mormon women hold priesthood (in the contem- RELIGIONDISPATCHES.ORG. porary sense) even amounts to. DAVID KING LANDRITH lives in Boston with his Respondent MAXINE HANKS, anthology editor, Women and wife and five children. He's a technology entre- Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism; preneur with an academic background in philoso- theologian, clergy; scholar, women's studies in phy. He blogs as DKL on Mormonism, politics, religion; fellow, Harvard Divinity School. and culture at MORMONMENTALITY.ORG. Chair BRIAN HALES KATHRYN BOYCE HEMINGWAY lives with her husband in Sunriver, Oregon, is mother of three Room ARCHES and grandmother of three. A retired educator, an occasional political activist, and an involved world 326. Paper JOSEPH SMITH’S MEDITATION ON POWER— traveler, she confesses she is not an LDS scholar CLEAR EVIDENCE OF A MATURING FAITH but is happy for the opportunity to contribute what she considers Latter-day common sense. Presenter DENNIS CLARK is a retired librarian and aspiring poet living in Orem, Utah. Room CANYONS Abstract Brigham Young said “Joseph Smith was a poet, and poets are not like other men.... they catch the 332. Panel THE GAY MORMON LITERATURE PROJECT swift thought of God and reveal it to us.” Joseph’s place as a nineteenth-century writer is just begin- Moderator JEFF LAVER, author of Just Call Me Greg. ning to be appreciated. This session will look at one aspect of one of the dictations in which he Paper 1 THE CHOSEN FAMILY IN GAY MORMON generates texts remarkably like poems, especially LITERATURE poems on the model of Biblical verse, and in the Presenter JOHNNY TOWNSEND has published in the rhythms of Whitman’s American speech. This Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, the paper examines Joseph Smith caught in the act Humanist, the Progressive, Glimmer Train, of committing poetry. Massachusetts Review, SUNSTONE, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, and the anthology In Chair REED RUSSELL Our Lovely Deseret: Mormon Fictions. Room BRIGHTON Abstract Too often LDS families fail their gay relatives, leaving gay Mormons to create “chosen families” CONCURRENT SESSIONS 11:15 AM–12:45 PM to fill this necessary function.

331. Panel GLENN BECK: LIKELY MORMON OR Paper 2 TWO PARADIGMS FOR “GAY” UNLIKELY MORMON? Presenter ALAN MICHAEL WILLIAMS recently completed a Abstract Glenn Beck is presently the most famous—and master’s degree in cultural studies at the possibly the most infamous—Mormon in America. University of Washington, Bothell. He is the He is better known than President Monson or author of Ockham’s Razor. Steve Young and is more popular than Harry Reid or Mitt Romney. Some see Beck as a populist

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Abstract This paper compares the themes and reception ing more harm than good? What does Mormon of two very different gay Mormon novels pub- feminism look like today? A panel of women from lished in 2009: No Going Back by Jonathan the Feminist Mormon Housewives blog share Langford and Ockham’s Razor by Alan Michael their stories and take your questions. Williams. Panelists LISA BUTTERWORTH, founder of Paper 3 THE FAMILY IN LATTER DAYS FEMINISTMORMONHOUSEWIVES.ORG; blogs between wiping bums, refereeing fights, and Presenter GERALD S. ARGETSINGER, founder of the Gay cooking potatoes for her family of five in Boise, Mormon Literature Project; associate professor, Idaho. department of cultural and creative studies, NTID, Rochester Institute of Technology. JANET GARRARD-WILLIS holds a MA from Saint Louis University. She has blogged for fMh, Abstract The film Latter Days, written and directed by C. a gig to which she is just returning. She lives with Jay Cox, is one of the most popular gay-themed her husband and toddler son in a log cabin in movies of the past decade, consistently ranking Washington state. So far the bears make good in the top five of LOGO Channel’s “Fifty Most neighbors. Popular Gay/Lesbian Movies.” It tells the story of a Mormon missionary who is sent home in dis- SHELAH MINER, BA, English teaching and grace when he is discovered to be gay. The French; MA, American cultural studies, impact of his excommunication on his family is Washington University in St. Louis; stays at home compared to the impact on those he left behind in with her four children, blogs on fMh, and edits the the mission field. feature section of Segullah.

Room BRYCE TRESA EDMUNDS blogs about mothering and creative projects at FEMINISTMORMON 333. Panel THE ROLE OF FEMINISTMORMONHOUSEWIVES.ORG HOUSEWIVES.ORG and REESEDIXON.COM. IN THE MATURING OF MORMON FEMINISM DEREK STAFFANSON works as a librarian and Abstract The Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Peggy blogs sporadically on fMh and Fletcher Stack asked, “Where have the Mormon ALIBERALMORMON.WORDPRESS.COM. feminists gone?” The answer came back: to the Internet. But does online feminism translate into Room BRIGHTON change in the real world? What strides have we made, and how far do we still have to go? Is dis- cussing gender concerns in a public forum caus-

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334. Panel THE PROS AND CONS OF WRITING CONFESSIONAL MEMOIR IN THE MORMON EXMORMON FOUNDATION CONFERENCE MILIEU

Abstract This panel will focus on the pros and cons of writ- PERCEPTIONS: Patriarchy, Politics, ing and publishing a tell-all, “confessional” mem- and Personal Peace oir in the Mormon milieu—this culture of “truth- telling.” What are the ramifications of making pri- October 15–17, 2010 vate thoughts and actions into a public record? The Embassy Suites How does this follow D&C 42:88: “And if thy Salt Lake City, Utah brother or sister offend thee, thou shalt take him or her between him or her and thee alone”? Featuring Beginning with the premise that the memoirist/ personal essayist is an artist attempting to find JEFF SHARLET the essential “core within the core” of his or her Contributing Editor, Harper’s and Rolling Stone own humanness, the panel will explore the sub- Assistant Prof – Creative Nonfiction, Dartmouth College ject of “truth-telling” in its various incarnations— Author of The Family – The Secret Fundamentalism both public and private—and the individual expe- at the Heart of American Power rience of its panelists. TAL BACHMAN Singer, Songwriter; Juno Awards Winner Moderator/ PHYLLIS BARBER is the author of seven books, Profiled in Rolling Stone and USA Today Panelist most recently Raw Edges: A Memoir, a no-holds- Featured in PBS Frontline documentary The Mormons barred, frankly told story of the dissolution of her and Bill Maher’s Religulous 33-year LDS temple marriage, her personal falling apart, and her putting the pieces of her JIM WHITEFIELD own puzzle back together again. Author: The Mormon Delusion, Vols. I, II, III PAMELA MCCREARY Panelists HOLLY WELKER has a PhD in English literature Award-winning Actor, Television Producer, from the University of Iowa. Her poetry, fiction, Managing Editor – Denver’s Life Magazine nonfiction, and scholarship have appeared in Author – Dancing on the Head of a Pin publications ranging from The New Era, the New York Times, Best American Essays to Bitch. For Registration Info and Full Agenda, Visit WWW.EXMORMONFOUNDATION.ORG KEVIN HOLDSWORTH, author, Big Wonderful: Special Student Rates Notes from Wyoming.

STEPHEN CARTER, PhD, narrative studies, foul language. The Church of Jesus Christ of University of Alaska–Fairbanks; author, What of Latter-day Saints and Tolstoyans are similar in the Night; editor of SUNSTONE. that both groups have histories of oppression, resilience, and a love for peace, music, and com- BRUCE JORGENSEN teaches literature and munity. writing at BYU; has published poems, short fic- tion, literary criticism, and literary interviews; Paper 2 THE MORMON MOTHER AND SUBSISTENCE recently published “Spring Equinox,” a haiku ECO-FEMINISM sequence in the online magazine, The Provo Orem Word, March 2010. Presenter KATY SAVAGE is a recent graduate of the University of Utah's environmental humanities Room POWDER MOUNTAIN MA program. 335. Panel MORMONISM AND RADICAL POLITICS Abstract For many women, the tension between Mormonism and feminism feels like a battle This session is sponsored by the Mormon Worker’s Collective. between a paycheck and a family: feminists tell us to take our place as equals with men while Moderator JASON BROWN, master of forestry, Yale School Mormon leaders instruct us to be wives and of Forestry and Environmental Studies; master of mothers, contending that ‘career women’ lead art and religion, 2011 Yale Divinity School. unfulfilling lives, repress their ability to nurture and overlook meaningful relationships. I believe Paper 1 THE RELEVANCE OF TOLSTOYANS FOR Mormonism’s emphasis on traditional women's CONTEMPORARY LATTER-DAY SAINTS roles is useful in a radical critique of patriarchy. A true focus on maternal nurturing demands rejec- Presenter CORY BUSHMAN, BA, history, University of Utah tion of exploitative capitalism, warfare, environ- with an emphasis on Eastern Europe; one of the mental destruction, and obedience to male, high- founders of the Mormon Worker Collective. status leaders. Abstract Tolstoyans adhered to Russian literary genius Paper 3 KINSHIP STRUCTURES Leo Tolstoy’s philosophy of truth and brotherly love based on complete non-violence, vegetari- Presenter TRISTAN CALL is a cultural anthropologist trying anism, communal living, and a code of ethics that to plant a foot in biological anthropology (agroe- included abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and

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cology). He graduated from BYU in 2008 and is how recent shifts in Utah’s demography may doing ethnographic fieldwork in Guatemala and have important implications for the activity and political work in Utah. retention of Latter-day Saints in their Great Basin stronghold. Abstract The tradition of universal kinship in Mormon thought constitutes a powerful and relatively Paper 2 COMPARING THE GLOBAL GROWTH AND untapped form of transnational Alternative Civil DISTRIBUTIONS OF MORMONS, ADVEN- Society that can resist state efforts to separate us TISTS, AND WITNESSES, AND TESTING THE by ethnicity, class, or nationality. This is not auto- RELIABILITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP DATA matic: it requires a re-shaping and an elaboration (a “magnification”) of Mormon doctrines of Presenter RONALD LAWSON, PhD, professor emeritus of genealogy, universal divine descent, and funda- historical sociology, department of urban studies, mental human equality. Though genealogy might Queens College, City University of New York. suggest an exclusivity of family ties, understand- ing it in the context of Mormon doctrines of uni- Abstract Mormons, Adventists, and Witnesses are all versal siblinghood provides a useful and flexible American religious groups whose beginnings toolbox of concepts for egalitarian revolution. date from the nineteenth century; they have all experienced strong growth and become global in Paper 4 PLOTINO CONSTANTINO RHODAKANATY scope. Much can be learned from comparing AND THE BEGINNINGS OF MEXICAN them. This presentation will begin by using the MORMONISM detailed membership data of the three groups to compare their growth and geographic distribution Presenter FERNANDO R. GÓMEZ is a writer and Mormon over time. It will then turn to census and other historian born in Monterrey, Mexico. For 20 data to test to what extent their official statistics years, he operated a nonprofit museum of can be relied on and to make new estimates of Mexican Mormon history near the Mexico City their total active membership. Along the way, it LDS Temple and recently opened an extension of will also consider the socioeconomic status of the museum in Provo where he now resides. their members.

Abstract Little is known about Dr. Plotino Constantino Chair GARY SHEPHERD Rhodakanaty’s early years and virtually nothing of his life after 14 May 1886 when he vanished. Room SUNDANCE However, his influence in the Mexican socialist and anarchist tradition and his influence in bring- LUNCH BREAK, 12:45 PM–2:15 PM ing the restored gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Mexico are of great interest to many. This paper discusses Rhodakanaty’s marriage and his son, Nefi, as well as his relationship with Meltion Gonzalez Trejo, John Taylor, and L. A. Bertand in Paris, France, and what might have happened to Where to eat THE SHERATON HAS a very nice on-site restau- Rhodakanaty after 1886. rant, The Olio. We encourage symposium atten- dees to dine at the hotel. Stop by the symposium Room ARCHES registration table for 20% discount coupons to use at the Olio. 336. Panel GROWTH AND DISPERSION OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN “ZION” AND “BABYLON”: THE Singles Event Join SUNSTONE singles for lunch at the Olio. CONSEQUENCES OF MORMON We’ve reserved VIP 2 during the lunch break so DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION single folks can gather for a meal together.

Paper 1 DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IN UTAH: 341. Book AUTHOR SIGNINGS CONSEQUENCES FOR LDS RELIGIOUS Signings BEHAVIOR AND MEMBER RETENTION IN THE MORMON CULTURE REGION Please Note The signings will begin at 1:30 pm in Deer Valley.

Presenter RICK PHILLIPS specializes in the sociology of Author PHYLLIS BARBER, author, Raw Edges: A Mormonism. His book Conservative Christian Memoir, Parting the Veil: Stories from a Mormon Identity and Same-Sex Orientation: The Case of Imagination, How I Got Cultured: A Nevada Gay Mormons explores the nexus of sexuality Memoir, and And the Desert Shall Blossom and religiosity among Latter-day Saints. His work on Mormonism has been published in Journal for Author STEPHEN CARTER, author, What of the Night?, the Scientific Study of Religion, Sociology of Zarahemla Books Religion, and Nova Religio. Author ANN CHAMBERLIN, A History of Women's Abstract This paper looks at demographic data from Utah Seclusion in the Middle East, Sofia, The Sultan's and various national censuses throughout the Daughter, The Reign of the Favored Women, world to analyze the trends and consequences of Snakesleeper, and Leaving Eden Mormon growth and dispersion. Rick Phillips’ paper combines several data sources to show

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Author JOHNNY TOWNSEND, author, The Abominable Gayman, Mormon Underwear, and God's Gargoyles

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342. Lunchtime Clips of coverage of Mormons & Mormonism comedy from Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Clips assembled by MICHAEL J. STEVENS.

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351. Panel MOBILIZING THE SAINTS: BEHIND-THE- SCENES STRATEGIES ON SAME-SEX MAR- RIAGE

Paper 1 TOEING THE LINE: IS THE LDS CHURCH A MORAL AGENT OR A POLITICAL MACHINE?

Presenter LAURA COMPTON has a degree in journalism from Humboldt State University and is on the SUNSTONE board of directors. The Associated Press and KUED have interviewed her for stories on same-sex marriage.

Abstract The LDS Church identifies its involvement in same-sex marriage issues as a moral coopera- tive with other religions. Yet participation by both members and general leaders appears to have outweighed participation by other religious adher- ents. Has the Church crossed the line from moral organizer to political action committee? Is there a difference between the two? Let's examine the evidence from 50 years of trials, proclamations, memos, experiences, and hearings—and figure out which side of the line we're on.

Paper 2 MOBILIZING FOR MARRIAGE: CONGREGATIONS AND ARIZONA’S PROPOSITION 102

Presenter JOSEPH WEST, Jr., MA, sociology, University of Arizona; PhD candidate, sociology, University of Arizona.

Abstract On 4 November 2008, Arizona citizens passed Proposition 102. This proposition—known by its supporters as the Marriage Protection Amendment—amended the Arizona state consti- tution to define marriage as a relationship only between one man and one woman. Drawing on the Southern Arizona Congregations Study (a representative survey of 297 congregations in southern Arizona collected in 2009), I present findings related to congregation-based support of and opposition to Proposition 102 and discuss the peculiarity of Mormon participation in relation to that of other faiths. Mormon congregations were by far the most likely to get involved and participate at high levels of political mobilization in support of the proposition. I conclude with a discussion of social implications of these findings.

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352. Paper THE EPISTLE OF PAUL: HOMOSEXUAL rying; and how, when Emma, his legal wife, SPIRITUALITY AND THE REDEMPTION OF demanded that he stop marrying new plural PLEASURE wives, he complied.

Presenter PAUL TOSCANO, bankruptcy lawyer, long-time Respondent GEORGE D. SMITH, author, Nauvoo SUNSTONE participant, author of many books Polygamy...but we called it celestial marriage. including Sanctity of Dissent; co-author, Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Chair DENNIS CLARK Theology; and Music and the Broken Word, with Calvin Grondahl. Room SUNDANCE

Abstract Christians often use a single passage from Paul’s 355. Papers THE MORMON BIBLES epistle to the Romans to scripturally justify their condemnation of same-sex orientation, attraction, Presenters WILLIAM D. RUSSELL, retired professor, and marriage. I critique a recent speech by Elder American history and government, Graceland Bruce Hafen to Evergreen International, an University; working on a book about the schism in organization that allegedly reclaims Church mem- the RLDS Church that surfaced after the ordina- bers from their same-sex orientation, and argue tion of women in 1984. that Paul’s epistle can be read to support instead of oppose homosexuality. KIM MCCALL, member of the SUNSTONE board of directors; long-time gospel doctrine teacher. Respondent MICHAEL J. STEVENS, PhD, organizational psy- chology, Purdue; management professor, Weber Abstract The King James Version of the Bible (1611) is the State University. official Bible for the LDS Church while the RLDS Church has adopted the Joseph Smith Chair JOHN D. GUSTAV-WRATHALL Translation, published by the Reorganization in 1867, as its official Bible. Kim McCall will present Room BRYCE a paper on the KJV, and William D. Russell will present a paper evaluating the JST, which came 353. Paper FAITH IN THE MIDST OF THE DIFFICULTIES to be called “The Inspired Version” by the RLDS OF LIFE Church (now called the Community of Christ). Presenter SUSAN SKOOR, member of the Quorum of Both papers will consider whether these Bibles Twelve Apostles in Community of Christ, called are adequate for scripture study in the twenty-first and ordained in 2005. century.

Abstract We extol childlike faith, but for most people, faith Chair ROBIN LINKHART continually seeks deeper understanding, wisdom, Room POWDER MOUNTAIN and application. Mature faith comes through both loss and gain, often at a high cost that can either 356. Paper ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND MORMONISM build or destroy. From desert places of doubt to mountaintop experiences with the Divine, this tes- Presenter CHRIS HENRICHSEN teaches political science timony of maturing faith and deepening relation- at Casper College in Wyoming. He has also ship with God explores the nature of faith, trust, taught political science, American Heritage, and and “peace in the midst of the difficult questions philosophy at BYU, BYU-Idaho, and Utah Valley and struggles of life.” University. He blogs as Chris H. at WWW.FAITH- Chair ALAN EASTMAN PROMOTINGRUMOR.COM.

Room BRIGHTON Abstract From the perspective of philosopher John Rawls, themes of social justice can be found in Mormon 354. Paper JOSEPH SMITH'S PERSONAL POLYGAMY thought and culture. Yet, many tensions remain and likely will not be resolved. This presentation Presenter BRIAN HALES, author, Joseph Smith's will look at these common themes and tensions Polygamy: History and Theology forthcoming from the perspective of an LDS scholar who is from Greg Kofford Books. also an advocate of liberal social justice.

Abstract How did Joseph Smith practice plural marriage? Chair JOHN SILLITO This presentation will review how Joseph Smith recognized the difficulties associated with plural Room ARCHES marriage, especially for women; how he did not marry every woman he could have wedded; how CONCURRENT SESSIONS, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM he exercised great patience when teaching the principle; how, when spurned, he quietly moved 361. Paper HINDERING THE SAINTS: TAKING AWAY THE on but vigorously defended himself against KEY OF KNOWLEDGE charges he considered false; how, on one occa- sion, he allowed a plural wife to divorce him; how Presenter PHILIP G. MCLEMORE, former LDS Institute motives other than libido directed his plural mar- director; retired Air Force Chaplain; hospice chaplain; meditation instructor.

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Abstract In Matthew 23 and Luke 11, Jesus lambasted the Panelists BARBARA TAYLOR, BA, business management, religious leaders of his day for blatant hypocrisy president of Exponent II. and a style of spiritual leadership that took away “the key of knowledge” and “shut up the kingdom AIMEE EVANS HICKMAN, BA English, University of heaven against men.” According to Jesus, not of Utah; president Exponent II 2004-2007; only did this prevent the leaders themselves from co-editor Exponent II 2009-present. entering the kingdom but it also “hindered” those who were close to entering! CAROLINE KLINE, MA, classics, University of California, Santa Barbara; co-founder of The Although I don’t believe the modern LDS Church Exponent II blog. is guilty of the egregious hypocrisy detailed by Jesus, I am concerned it has established a simi- Chair JOANNA BROOKS lar system of status and worthiness along with external religious practices that can impede Room CANYONS Latter-day Saints from the spiritual understand- ings and disciplines that lead to spiritual rebirth 363. Film TWO LOVES: DOCUMENTING GAY and open the kingdom of heaven. This presenta- MORMONS’ STORIES tion explores whether modern LDS culture and religious practices reflect the spiritual leadership Presenter MICHELLE RIPPLINGER studies English litera- that Jesus embodied or the leadership of those ture and film/video production at Princeton. he criticized for hindering. Abstract Two Loves is a 25-minute documentary exploring Chair DENNIS CLARK the personal stories of gay Mormons, including an openly gay born-and-raised Mormon who has Room BRYCE left the Church; an openly gay practicing Mormon; a same-gender attracted celibate, prac- 362. Panel THE MORMON FEMINIST COMMUNITY OF ticing Mormon; Carol Lynn Pearson, LGBT EXPONENT II: ITS HISTORY, ITS LEGACY, ITS activist and ex-wife of a gay Mormon man; and a FUTURE gay LDS teenager currently in the throes of deci- sion-making. Two Loves screened at the 2009 Abstract This session will explore what Exponent II has Queens International Film Festival and the Youth meant to Mormon women over the years, what it Channel’s Open Transmission showcase. It was has achieved, and how it has evolved since it nominated as “Best Utah Short Film of the Year” published its first issue in the early 1970s. at the 2008 Utah Arts Fear No Film Festival. Panelists will also discuss their vision of the organization's future as it works to reach out Chair JOHN D. GUSTAV-WRATHALL to a new generation of Mormon feminists. Room ARCHES

364. Paper OLIVER COWDERY'S ROD OF NATURE

Exponent II is Back! Presenter CLAIR BARRUS, systems engineer; manages several blogs including TODAY-IN-CHURCH- Our latest issue, pub- HISTORY.BLOGSPOT.COM and MORMON-CHURCH- lished in 2010, contains HISTORY.BLOGSPOT.COM; writes news articles articles from Laurel about Mormon history for EXAMINER.COM. Thatcher Ulrich, and 1881 article from Abstract Masonic, magic, and religious lore regarding the The Woman’s Exponent, rod of Aaron simmered in the burned-over district and a tribute to our during the Second Great Awakening. Oliver friend, Linda Sillitoe. Cowdery had already received revelations through a rod before meeting Joseph Smith, who Also, read personal revealed that Oliver would translate ancient texts essays on finding just as Joseph had with seer stones. When the spiritual strength Joseph Smith Papers Project published A Book through other religious of Commandments and Revelations, an earlier traditions, being version of the rod of nature revelation became inactive and still loving available for analysis. Adding to two extant ver- the Church, and sions, the new copy included handwritten modifi- educating others about cations, providing essentially four versions of this sexual abuse. revelation for analysis. A look at the historical backgrounds of the Smith and Cowdery families, Exponent II was first published in 1974 and has been a voice for Mormon women coupled with the revelatory context of D&C 8, for more than 30 years. Go to exponentii.org for a free online copy or order your tells a compelling story. very own hard copy, and check out links on: our history, our annual retreat in New England, The Exponent Blog, request for submissions, and prior issues of the paper. Respondent D. MICHAEL QUINN, independent researcher We welcome submissions to Exponent II on all topics and historian. relating to the diverse experiences of Mormon women. To submit your work, please send us an email at [email protected].

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366. Paper BASH: MORMONIZING EURIPIDES

Presenter DAI NEWMAN has degrees in linguistics and Transhumanism library science and has worked as a librarian. Currently, he studies religion and culture at the + Spirituality University of Utah; presents and writes about intellectual freedom applied to religion and inter- conference sections between popular culture and religion.

Abstract Neil LaBute is known for writing plays and films Terryl Givens, James Hughes, Max More tracing the questionable actions of ethically dubi- Keynote speakers ous characters in shocking narratives. However, Friday October 1st, 2010 9 AM - 4 PM @ Discounted for his trilogy bash, he relied on stories written UofU, Marriott Library, Gould Auditorium registration before centuries earlier by the dramatist Euripides. August 20th LaBute updated the stories, placing them in roughly contemporary time and a Mormon set- Gods evolve. ting. This paper explores the ways in which the Mormon context deepens the impact of these Do you? plays and helps keep the tone of the ancient Greek works applicable to the modern world.

Chair BOYD J. PETERSEN

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371. Panel GAY AND MORMON ON THE STAGE AND SCREEN

Moderator RON SCHOW, co-editor/contributor of Peculiar transhumanism-spirituality.org CDG llc by designed People: Mormons and Same-Sex Orientation. Paper 1 MORMON MOTHERS AS DEVICES (KEY Chair DAWN THURSTON CHANGE-AGENTS) USED TO REDUCE THE TOXICITY OF LDS LGBT INERTIA Room BRIGHTON Presenter CHARLES LYNN FROST’s alter ego Sister Dottie 365. Paper REASONS FOR TECHNOLOGICAL S. Dixon was recently named BEST UTAHN 2010 INTERPRETATIONS OF MORMONISM by Salt Lake City Weekly’s reader/voters, and was Grand Marshal of the UTAH PRIDE 2010 This session is sponsored by the Mormon Transhumanist Association. celebration.

Presenter LINCOLN CANNON, MBA, BYU; BA, philosophy, Abstract Frost presents insights he gained while creating BYU; fourteen years of professional experience in his popular character Sister Dottie S. Dixon, general management, software engineering, and exploring the role of “mother” as an agent for information technology; president, Mormon positive change within the Mormon family. Transhumanist Association. Paper 2 COMING OUT MORMON STYLE: THREE Abstract When it comes to technology and spirituality, who RECENT PLAYS, ONE BY ME decided that hope, faith, and heaven must be supernatural? How were so many of us persuad- Presenter ERIC SAMUELSEN, head of the playwriting pro- ed that we can experience the spiritual but not gram at BYU, has published several plays and measure it, or that we can promote such experi- articles with SUNSTONE. ence but not manage it with greater precision? When did we convince ourselves that machines Abstract The “coming out” play is a staple of contemporary must be cold metal and hollow plastic, forever in gay theatre. Three recent coming out plays, how- contrast to the warmth and beauty of the human ever, put a uniquely Mormon twist on a soul? Can technology and spirit be brought familiar subject. together? Paper 3 HOW THE LDS CHURCH IS DEPICTED IN Respondent J. MARK OLSEN, PhD, University of Utah, PLAYS AND MOVIES CREATED BY NON- specializes in ethics of psychiatry and therapeutic MORMONS practice; instructor, Westminster College. Presenter GERALD S. ARGETSINGER most recently Chair PERRY PORTER directed a multi-media African-American version Room SUNDANCE of Carol Lynn Pearson’s play Facing East.

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Abstract Non-Mormon playwrights and screenwriters have CHERYL L. BRUNO, This woman's a mother of progressed from depicting “Mormons-in-name- eight/ Whose poems are fabulously great/ A blog- only” to well-researched examples of Mormon ger renowned/ She moves all around/ And has culture, doctrine, and characters. There are also feminist, pacifist traits. /From Vernal, to Vegas, to descriptions of puzzling encounters with gay Saudi/ (where women cannot drive an Audi)/ She Mormons whom the broader gay community finds swims, sews, sings tunes/ Quote her scripture, difficult to understand. The presenter will discuss she swoons!/ But sometimes, she's just a bit six popular plays and films that portray gay naughty! Mormon characters and/or themes. Room ARCHES Room CANYONS 373. Panel MEN AND THE PRIESTHOOD: TAKING ON 372. Panel SEEING AS BELIEVING THE FEMININE

Abstract The eclectic visions of three diverse and discern- Abstract Some feminists insist that they want equality in ing poets emerge as concrete images, scenes, the priesthood while others just want to have a shapes, and shadow—screened in a sensuous say in their culture. Before we brand an all-male slide show and read and performed live. Poetry in priesthood as inherently bad, let’s step back and voice, in paint, in photos, and in ink, all of which take a second look at some possible positive remains on the retina and stretches the aspects of an all-male priesthood—as well as imagination. some of the drawbacks of such a system.

Moderator/ PAUL SWENSON, journalist who morphed into a Moderator/ TOM KIMBALL, marketing director, Signature Panelist poet under the influence of a genius sister and a Panelist Books, outgoing book review editor, Journal of long-running, polymorphous writing group, now Mormon History. takes pleasure in playing the performance game with people of similar bent. Panelists HOLLY WELKER has a PhD in English literature from the University of Iowa. Her poetry, fiction, Panelists ALEX CALDIERO, poet, sonosopher, and scholar nonfiction, and scholarship have appeared in of humanities, makes things that at times resem- publications such as The New Era, the New York ble song or language or pictures, and then again Times, Best American Essays, and Bitch. as the shape of your own mind. He is artist-in- residence at Utah Valley University.

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ROBIN LINKHART MA, Christian Ministry; were eager to share their insights. The book Seventy; Field Missionary Coordinator for the immediately became a feminist sensation and an West Central USA mission field. official scandal, resulting—at least indirectly—in the authors' excommunications in 1993 and 2000. LISA BUTTERWORTH, founder On the anniversary of its publication, it seems FEMINISTMORMON HOUSEWIVES.ORG; blogs appropriate to take a retrospective and prospec- between wiping bums, refereeing fights, and tive look at Strangers in Paradox. They will cooking potatoes for her family of five in Boise, explore: What contributions does this book make Idaho. to Mormon theology? Does its unifying theme of paradox illuminate and unify disparate aspects of Room SUNDANCE Mormon thought? How effective is its rhetorical stance and style in conveying its meaning? How 374. Panel WHERE IS YOUR FAULKNER? MORMON has it been received? What influence will it have FICTION AND AMERICA in the future?

Abstract As a non-Mormon writer for the PBS film, The Moderator LAVINA FIELDING ANDERSON, editor, By Mormons, Jane Barnes found no novels about Common Consent, the newsletter of the Mormon the Saints' place in America. Her paper “Notes Alliance; co-editor with Janice Allred, Case Toward a New Mormon Fiction,” asks questions Reports of the Mormon Alliance. about this absence, starting with the whereabouts of a Mormon Sound and Fury or My Antonia. Panelists JANICE ALLRED, president of the Mormon How can Mormon writers look at their experience Women’s Forum; author of God the Mother and with the same broad perspective as do William Other Theological Essays. Faulkner, Willa Cather, or even Harriet Beecher Stowe? Should they try? Does the Church inhibit MARK D. THOMAS, SUNSTONE board member; them? What are some of the major themes con- best known in Mormon circles for interpretive nected to the Mormon story as it comments on scholarship on the Book of Mormon; works pro- the larger American narrative? fessionally in public finance and has taught in MBA programs at BYU and USU. Moderator Elbert Peck offers his own brief Respondents MARGARET TOSCANO, PhD, assistant profes- speculations on why an earlier period of Mormon- sor, classics and comparative literature, American authors “seemed really on the verge of University of Utah; long-time contributor to the being part of the national conversation, but then SUNSTONE Symposium and magazine on that blossoming died.” Other writers on the panel Mormon feminism and theology; co-author, will respond to Barnes’ paper by describing how Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon they deal with–or see no reason for dealing Theology. with–the national context in their own work.

Moderator ELBERT EUGENE PECK, former editor of PAUL TOSCANO, bankruptcy lawyer, long-time SUNSTONE magazine. SUNSTONE participant, author of many books including Sanctity of Dissent; co-author, Panelists JANE BARNES, co-writer with Helen Whitney of Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon the 2007 PBS documentary The Mormons. Theology.

KAREN ROSENBAUM, retired college instructor Room BRYCE in creative writing, author of many short stories with Mormon themes. 376. Panel FAITH AND NARRATIVE

ELLEN FAGG WEIST, arts and entertainment Abstract Recent decades have witnessed a rising interest in editor, The Salt Lake Tribune. what has been dubbed “narrative theology." The Christian message, many theologians have point- STEVE WILLIAMS, Utah filmmaker, instructor at ed out, is not an argument but a story, and stories Salt Lake Community College and University of instead of propositional truth claims rest at the Utah. heart of the tradition. An engagement with these narratives has the potential to transform not only Room BRIGHTON the way we see the world but our very identity. This panel will look at the power of such stories as 375. Panel NO MORE FELLOW CITIZENS BUT STILL seen in the interplay between our personal life nar- STRANGERS: TWENTY YEARS OF ratives and those of our religious traditions. STRANGERS IN PARADOX: EXPLORATIONS IN MORMON THEOLOGY Moderator SHEILA TAYLOR, PhD candidate, systematic theology, Graduate Theological Union in Abstract Twenty years ago, Margaret and Paul Toscano Berkeley, California. published Strangers in Paradox: Explorations in Mormon Theology. Fascinated by the richness of Panelists SARA BURLINGAME, feminist, blogger, atheist, Mormon texts and ritual, they had been working advocate for greater understanding of Mormons out a complex theology for twenty years and and Mormon feminists in particular in the broader secular world.

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JOANNA BROOKS chairs the department of As SUNSTONE must guarantee the hotel a specific num- English and comparative literature at San Diego ber of banquet attendees before the symposium begins, State University and blogs about Mormonism at banquet tickets are available primarily through pre-regis- RELIGIONDISPATCHES.ORG. tration. However, a few dinners may be available for pur- chase on site. Ask about ticket availability at the sympo- KIMBERLY LEWIS is an LDS convert of 16 years sium registration desk. from a multi-faith background and an fMh blog- ging enthusiast. A critical care nurse, she lives in There is no “lecture only” admission to the banquet Connecticut with her four children. session. Please bring your banquet ticket with you to present at the door. Room POWDER MOUNTAIN

BANQUET 7:30 PM 391. Banquet LDS WOMEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: WITNESSES TO A CHANGING CHURCH The banquet session requires a separate registration fee Abstract This session features excerpts from Claremont of $46 (the on-site ticket price) to cover the cost of the Oral History Program interviews begun in 2009 to dinner. record and preserve the voices of Mormon women. Sponsored by the Singer Foundation, the This year’s banquet buffet will include a green garden project aims to collect 100 extensive transcribed salad, sliced fresh fruit and berries, imported and domes- interviews that deal with personal biography, atti- tic cheese display with dried fruit, nuts, and crackers. tudes toward LDS women’s issues, and Church Enjoy two entrees: Stuffed Chicken Tuscany with sun- experience. The interviews are conducted by dried tomatoes, olives, ricotta, parmesan and fresh basil Mormon Studies students and by women of the with a mushroom risotto and Marsala reduction sauce and community. Interviewees have been chosen by sliced New York strip steak with a roasted shallot and Port group and individual nominations. reduction sauce. The buffet also includes garlic mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, Tonight’s lively reader’s theater-style presenta- raspberry lemonade, Starbuck’s coffee, Tazo teas, and tions are the result of analyzing information on chocolate mousse cake or gourmet turtle cheesecake for specific subjects from different women’s inter- dessert.

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views, from women’s attitudes about fertility to education in Mormon culture, to defining relation- CAROLINE KLINE, LDS Women Navigating a ships during dating, marriage, and singlehood, Patriarchal Church and how women navigate in a patriarchal church. A resident of Irvine, California, Caroline is a Introduction CLAUDIA L. BUSHMAN graduate of Scripps College with an MA in classics from UC Santa Barbara. She is the Claudia is project director and adjunct professor co-founder of The Exponent blog and plans to of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate begin the PhD program in women's studies in University with degrees in literature and American religion at CGU in fall 2010. studies from Wellesley College, Brigham Young University, and Boston University. Her twelfth Chair MARY ELLEN ROBERTSON book, Pansy’s Family History, will be published this summer. Room WASATCH ROOM (upstairs)

Panelists LISA T. CLAYTON, Sisters and the Egg: Fertility Attitudes in Transition SUNDAY 8 AUGUST

A resident of Newport Beach, California, Lisa has The Community of Christ will have a communion service a BA in English from the University of Utah and is at the Salt Lake Congregation on 8 August, the Sunday an MA candidate in religion at CGU. She man- morning following the symposium. All are invited to attend. ages the Newport Beach Oral History Collaborative. Services will be held at 2747 East 3640 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84109. BETHANY SAUNDERS, Roots of Virtue: Education in Mormon Culture 10:00 AM—SUNDAY SCHOOL

Of Carson, California, Bethany has an MA in Lachlan Mackay, director of historic sites for Community of education from Pepperdine University. She is an Christ will teach a class on the early history of the MA candidate at CGU. She currently works part- reorganization. time with economically disadvantaged children in the San Fernando Valley. 11:00 AM—COMMUNION SERVICE

LAUREN KENNARD, Defining the Relationship: Elder Susan Skoor of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles DTRs in Dating, Marriage, and Singlehood will speak at the sacrament service. Sacrament of the From Midvale, Utah, Lauren is a graduate of Bread & Wine, Open Communion (all may partake). Southern Virginia University and is currently an MA candidate at CGU. She plans to begin 12:00 PM—LUNCH chaplaincy training upon completion of her degree.

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