PinnedMiki ElizaWhy I Stay Despite My Criticisms (And Why I Criticize At All)I intend to stay in the Church even though it’s very hard for me. But why? And if I want to stay, why would I criticize to begin with?Aug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
PinnedMiki ElizaThe Church Isn’t Perfect, But The Gospel IsIs the Church infallible? Are we allowed to disagree with our leaders? What if we get “unacceptable” personal revelation? Let’s discuss!Mar 18, 20231Mar 18, 20231
Miki ElizaWhat if men just offered a prayer instead of laying on hands?The answer: it wouldn’t be as special. So why do we tell women they don’t need this, while saying how important it is when men do it?Mar 191Mar 191
Miki ElizaThe Problem With “Choose Not To Be Offended”Latter-day Saints will often tell each other to “choose not to be offended”. But does that have the effect we think it does?Feb 12Feb 12
Miki ElizaPlease Refer To Relief Society President As “President”, Not “Sister”We call Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary presidents “sister”, while Bishops and Stake Presidents are called by their titles. Why?Feb 101Feb 101
Miki ElizaLDS Women Used To Give Healing BlessingsLDS women were once allowed to give healing blessings. Read to see sources and quotes from past Church leaders discussing its importance.Feb 5Feb 5
Miki ElizaLast I Checked, Approving Hymns for Sacrament Isn’t a Priesthood DutyMost “priesthood” roles aren’t actually priesthood roles. Priesthood is about performing saving ordinances, not project management.Jan 19Jan 19
Miki ElizaPerhaps The Church Is Imperfect By Divine DesignGod gave us agency so that we could mess up, repent, and learn from our mistakes. Why exclude the Church organization from that?Jan 10Jan 10
Miki ElizaDon’t Assume I Haven’t Prayed About ThisWhen I raise concerns about the Church, I’m often told to pray about it to see things their way. But praying is what brought me here.Jan 5Jan 5
Miki ElizaWhat if a Relief Society President attended Elders Quorum?Male leaders often visit women-only classes, and we consider that normal. But what if a female leader tried to visit a men-only class?Dec 29, 20232Dec 29, 20232