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Mormon Stories Podcast

1769: Mormon Superiority w/ John Larsen

Mormon Stories Podcast

Dr. John Dehlin

Religion & Spirituality

4.55.7K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 127 minutes

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Summary

In this enlightening interview, John Larsen explores with John Dehlin and Carah Burrell the concept of superiority within Mormonism and its far-reaching implications. He delves into the various ways in which superiority is ingrained in Mormon theology, scriptures, and practices, shedding light on the inherent biases and discriminatory narratives that persist within the community. From the belief in white skin as inherently superior to the patriarchal nature of the priesthood and the reinforcement of rigid gender roles, John uncovers the damaging effects of these doctrines. He also discusses the patronizing language used to describe those outside the faith, the exploitation of immigrant labor, and the prevalence of fraud among Mormons. Join John Larsen as he unpacks the complex dynamics of superiority within Mormonism and raises critical questions about its impact on individuals and society.

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0:00.0

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Mormon Stories podcast. I'm your host John

0:04.0

Delin. It is May 22nd, 2023. And we are back for another episode with John Larson as a

0:12.2

part of our Mormon expression series for those who don't know Mormon expression was an amazing

0:18.2

podcast that had a really, really solid run. John Larson was the host and we were able

0:25.0

to work with John Larson to bring him back on the Mormon Stories to do a month the episode.

0:29.8

You can check out the entire Mormon expression catalog on Spotify or on iTunes or wherever

0:35.1

you consume your podcasts. But this is a once a month episode and we'll give you just the

0:40.2

warning up front that while we try and do a believer save episodes sort of like standard

0:45.6

for Mormon stories, this is at least one episode a month where there may be swearing, there

0:51.2

may be anger and open expression of adult like things. And that's just the disclaimer

0:58.2

we like to give. So if you don't want to hear an occasional swear word or sort of candid

1:04.0

adult speaking from an ex-moment perspective, you may want to skip this episode. But we

1:09.4

don't think you should because John Larson is brilliant. So welcome John Larson back to

1:15.5

another episode.

1:16.5

John, I think you disappoint the audience a little bit with that disclaimer because it makes

1:21.4

it sound like there's going to be some really Randy Ranchy stuff coming that's really going

1:25.0

to be titillating. But if truth be told, our swearing is kind of standard average for American

1:31.5

culture.

1:32.5

Probably lower than average.

1:34.5

And you know, I've given all sorts of reasons why I swear and the answer is really, well,

1:41.2

that's just how I talk. And frankly, everybody around me talks. So, sorry guys.

1:46.5

You're saying, are you, wait, are you saying it's the Mormons that are weird? Is that what

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