Where We Stand: Confronting Sexism in the Mormon Church
Abby Maxwell-Hansen grew up dutifully accepting all teachings by the Mormon church. But when confronted with the sense that their rulings on sexuality, race and gender were not the will of God, she decided to act. To follow Kristine Stolakis, the film's director, visit http://paperbridgefilms.com/ For similar stories, see: What do Mormons Believe in Today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rttNnBtpKc Gay Marriage And The Battle For The Methodist Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAg_kgUuOvI Anti-Abortion Laws Are Sweeping Across Red States (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TcVmH0DU8s Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/6961 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures "Its a universal story of people who wake up to the fact that they are not treated equally and fighting back", states Abby. In the words of Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the church recognises women chiefly as "creators of bodies". All male Mormons will be ordained after 12 years of age, but women are not permitted to join the priesthood. "We need to change this, women need to be in these places." Where We Stand tells the inspirational story of the group behind the campaign Ordain Women and their fight to see women recognised as priests. Despite fears of being ex-communicated, and the Mormon taboo of "speaking up", these women are determined to bring equality to the future of the latter day saints. Paper Bridge Films – Ref. 6961 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.
