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Mormon sex therapist’s ouster stirs worries of shame culture

Mormon sex therapist’s ouster stirs worries of shame culture

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A decision by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to kick out a sex therapist who had publicly challenged the faith’s policies on sexuality has triggered concerns from mental health professionals. They fear the move will further embolden a culture of shame that […]

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Mormon sex therapist appeals her ouster from faith

Mormon sex therapist appeals her ouster from faith

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A sex therapist in Utah who was expelled from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints after publicly challenging her faith’s policies on sexuality has appealed the disciplinary action. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Natasha Helfer made her appeal in a letter to […]

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Mormon sex therapist ousted from faith for critiques

Mormon sex therapist ousted from faith for critiques

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A sex therapist in Utah who has publicly challenged her faith’s policies on sexuality had her membership withdrawn from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Natasha Helfer received a letter Wednesday from a church official, explaining the […]

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Mormon fighting to end youth interviews ousted from faith

Mormon fighting to end youth interviews ousted from faith

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Mormon man who led a campaign criticizing the church’s practice of allowing closed-door, one-on-one interviews of youth by lay leaders has been kicked out of the faith. Sam Young read a verdict letter for the first time Sunday that had been delivered to him […]

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