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Month: September 2021
Health

COVID-19 Vaccination as an Abrahamic Test

For those who have never had any serious reservations with conventional medicine or the prevailing public health pandemic response, prophetic encouragement to get vaccinated for COVID-19 seems obvious, non-controversial—even a no-brainer. But for those who have honest questions about our mainstream approaches to preserving healing and protecting against disease, following this counsel can feel terrifying—and go against everything they believe.

Jacob Z. Hess September 30, 2021
American Families of Faith

Mainline Protestant Families: Loving God and Family Members

For those in America’s dominant Protestant faiths, their understanding of God and their relationship with Him provides a model for how they believe they should interact with their spouses and children.

David Dollahite September 27, 2021
Health

Mapping Public Disagreements about Vaccine Mandates

The intensity of feelings around vaccine mandates makes clear comprehension of what other people actually believe more difficult, and less likely across the board. Mapping out summary positions held on key questions might help a little, at least as a step in the right direction.

Public Square Staff September 24, 2021
Dialogue

Race and Representation in Latter-day Saint Art

Although text has been the primary medium of communication in the restored gospel, there are exciting ways in which fresh visual depictions can expand our understanding and appreciation—including in sensitive areas like race and gender.

Nathan Rees September 22, 2021
Sexuality & Family

How Could Avoiding ‘Sexual Soloing’ Be a Good Thing?

“Sexual soloing” is a normal developmental challenge for many people. Yet contrary to popular declarations, there are a great many empirical reasons to question its widespread embrace as “healthy,” especially in the context of pornographic arousal.

Mark H. Butler September 20, 2021
Dialogue

Can Religious Freedom Heal the LGBT+ and Faith Divide?

Did you know countries in the world best for religious freedom are also best for gay rights? A lesbian minister shares why she believes “covenantal pluralism” might hold a big clue for healing the LGBT+ / faith divide.

Marian Edmonds Allen September 17, 2021
Social Justice

Here’s How You Can Help Afghan Refugees in Utah

Among the many legitimate questions Americans have asked since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, one has risen to the top regarding our influx of Afghan refugees: “How can I help?” Let me tell you how.

Kearstin Cantrell September 11, 2021

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