Are Surviving Mormonism’s stories typical? Comparative data show rare failures in an institution ahead on reform.
Why do ward choirs matter? They build unity, model male-female harmony, bridge communities, and teach belonging.
Dallin H. Oaks pairs law with love, showing humility, outreach, and a call to hold truth with tenderness.
True, people can be self-interested, calculating, megalomaniacal, partisan, and power-hungry. But God sees the whole person—and so should we.
Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree: “Redemption Through Rituals: The Mandalorian’s Religious Parallels” Joining hosts Liz and Carl are special guests Jacob Hess and Jared Esselman to explore the significance of religious community and rituals in Season 3 of Disney’s The Mandalorian. This Star Wars spin-off show intriguingly employs a Jewish template for Mandalorian culture, emphasizing the importance of ordinances and community in Din Djarin’s quest for redemption from apostasy. Don’t miss Jared sharing profound parallels between The Mandalorian’s narrative and his personal journey of excommunication and rebaptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For consideration as a companion discussion to the article “A Deeper Look Into The Power of Latter-day Saint Temples”
This last weekend, we participated in our semiannual General Conference, listening to the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are some themes that stood out to our staff.
For eight years in Jerusalem, a family observes the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Israel’s survival hinges on military might, while Palestinians face leaders’ corruption. The struggle muddies right and wrong for both.
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