Distracted by Injustice
I’m a believing, prophet-sustaining member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am also an egalitarian, deeply committed to the idea that we are all equals and it’s never okay to treat somebody as less than another. This creates tension because, while human equality is a fundamental doctrine of the Church that safeguards my covenants, some of its teachings and practices have seemed to be at odds with that ideal. Feeling that the Church should be the most just institution in the world, I am challenged by the appearance of injustice within it. This has sent me on a quest for understanding. Lately, I’ve had a couple breakthroughs, both in my study of the interactions between the Nephites and their neighbours, and in my recent experience as a director casting a musical. I’m going to focus this post on my scripture study and save the theatrical director insights for another day. My “Crazy” Theories In order to set up my breakthroughs in the scriptures, I need to share one o
