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GB – I had just finished reading this and hopped over here and you had posted it. I think the headline is accurate – The Mormon Moment is Over. I also agree with the author that it was an opportunity that may have been missed. However, it also may not be. Sometimes in life, in the wake of a storm, we are unable to affect much around us. The winds and tide of the storm are too fast, the results are unsettling, any building during that time could easily be wiped out by the still raging winds and tides. In my mind, it is after the storm, where the real decisions are made. Damage is assessed, reflections of choices are presented – and steps of direction are made. As I see it, the Church still has a chance to affect change, to enlarge the tent, to open and not close. I wait in the wings to watch.
Like the woman in the Op-ed piece, much of this hurts, much of I don’t understand or like. But I keep having a hope, maybe it’s a child’s hope, but a hope none the less – that once the storm calms, maybe just maybe, those tributaries of open tent Mormonism will be seen for the light, hope and strength they are, and that we will embrace and emulate their practices. That we will embrace Christ-hood instead of other-hoods. And that this storm will not have been wasted among us.
I agree that most real change happens after the storm has been weathered, while much growth and strength occur as a result of weathering storms. I liken it to going through a faith crisis / transition: it’s not a quick process, and most of the real change happens once things begin to settle down and we aren’t just keeping our heads above water – even as much of the gain in strength occurs from fighting to keep our heads above water. Now that things are settling down a bit, the chance to reflect, learn and change is in front of us – and I believe it will continue and not just stop at the changes that already have been made. Most of those have been foundational and haven’t gotten to the end of the rows yet, and I anticipate subsequent change and irrigation to occur.
I guess what concerns me is the feeling that the church isn’t taking this seriously and that the OW people and others with similar concerns are going to be written off. It reminds me of a friend years ago that resigned from a service academy and when he had to meet with the commandant was told that the ones who were staying were the priority so good luck and good bye. I am trying to have hope. Local members ugly attitudes have not helped me to have hope. I have seen too many situations which leave me asking myself, “Where is Christ in this?”
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