609: Mormon Stories Europe Launches with Claudia Fox Reppen Pt. 1

From Canada to Norway: A multicultural journey through Mormonism, Islam, and the European perspective, with Claudia Fox Reppen    In this first installment of Mormon Stories Europe, Henning Müller of Mormon Stories Germany interviews Canadian-born Claudia Fox Reppen about her multi-ethnic heritage, emigration to Norway, and Mormon faith transition.   Claudia and Henning examine the following topics in this three-part series:  – The interesting story about Claudia’s upbringing and how Claudia’s family became members of the LDS Church  – Growing up in the Church as a young tomboy, how she was affected by Mormonism’s teachings on gender roles, and how it contributed to her struggles with anxiety and depression – Opening “Pandora’s Box” of uncorrelated Mormon History, the question of homosexuality, and American Mormon politics  – Claudia’s positive and negative experiences working with asylum seekers in Norway – The cultural similarities between Muslims and Mormons and the stark similarities in rhetoric employed by conservative LDS leaders and radical Islamists with regards to the role of women  – Why the European Mormon perspective is unique and important, our hopes for attracting more European voices and establishing a bridge of discourse between a European and North American audience.      Join the discussion and follow Mormon Stories Europe on Facebook here! https://www.facebook.com/mormonstorieseurope/