Hello Latter Day Struggles listeners!  We are on episode #5 of this miniseries exploring the sociological phenomenon of the creation of deviant out-groups.In today’s and Friday’s (final) episode of this series we will be covering several recommendations given by the brilliant scholar Gerta Lerner on how we as individuals within our own systems can break down hierarchical systems of oppression.The recommendations explored today are as follows: Accept differences in others.  Don’t just tolerate them.  Val and Nathan go into some detail about how this might look on the group within the culture and theology of the LDS church. Once we acknowledge, honor, and accept the differences of unique others  in our individual relationships, allow them to be a complex composite of a a multitude of characteristics (not simply a representative of their grouping that makes them different). Although we enjoy these loved ones in Personally notice when we move into stigmatizing others.  Val and Nathan talk about how this is such a human self-preserving temptation.FRIDAY’S final episode of this series breaks down the last few recommendations that we can each integrate into our own growth journeys as we endeavor to become more and more capable of truly loving our fellow humans.  Books referenced in this episode: Decolonizing Mormonism, edited by Gina Colvin Universal Christ, by Richard Rohr——————————————————————————————————————SUBSCRIBE: All Friday episodes of Latter Day Struggles can be accessed through ⁠⁠a paid subscription ($9.99/month). Thank you for supporting Valerie’s professional commitment to your LDS Faith expansion journey!⁠⁠⁠⁠     ⁠Click here to subscribe to all Friday Latter Day Struggles Episodes⁠⁠⁠     Click here for a step-by-step guide to support the podcast and subscribe——————————————————————————————————————SUPPORT: Like what you’re hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? You can support Valerie’s efforts by becoming a recurring donor on Patreon.com!——————————————————————————————————————SUPPORT GROUPS: You are invited to join one of Valerie’s space-limited ⁠⁠Faith Crisis and Expansion Support and Processing Groups⁠⁠⁠!  As a trauma therapist, she continues to help our LDS faith expansion community become psychologically healthier and spiritually well in and around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Details about availability on ⁠⁠⁠latterdaystruggles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.  These groups ALWAYS FILL UP, so jump in asap!     Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to join a support group——————————————————————————————————————COURSES: Now available! “⁠⁠⁠A Couple’s Guide to Faith Crisis and Expansion⁠⁠⁠” parts I and II. See what else is offered on ⁠⁠latterdaystruggles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠     Click here for a step-by-step guide to purchase a course——————————————————————————————————————CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available! Click here to learn more!——————————————————————————————————————