Christopher D. Cunningham, Author at Public Square Magazine

Is “Cancel Culture” a Myth?

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Editorials

Rather than defensively dismissing words as false, look seriously at the problems. How can we keep the marketplace of ideas open and functioning?

In Defense of America

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | America, Politics & Law

America was founded on the principle that “all men are created equal”. Despite calls to isolate or secede, this is worth saving.

Douglas Laycock: How Will New LGBT+ Rules Affect Religious Liberty?

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Identity, Sexuality & Family

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on LGBT+ employment protections combined with existing religious rights could eventually lead to a “fairness for all.”

Taking Nephi Seriously

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Faith, Gospel Fare

1st Nephi: A Brief Theological Introduction provides valuable scriptural insights by focusing narrowly on the intention of it’s author, Nephi.

Working from Home? Let Me Show You the Ropes

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Editorials

As the coronavirus pandemic is spreading throughout the world, working from home is becoming the new norm — but will it change how we interact?

Make The Good Times Stop: Pop Culture’s Fixation on Eternal Oblivion

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Editorials

Between Coco and The Good Place pop culture sure wants the afterlife to end. Is that because our religious culture isn’t providing a better vision?

That Big Religious Freedom Case Is Not What You Think

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Freedom, Politics & Law

The “biggest religious freedom case” of the Supreme Court’s current term may have more to do with the complicated relationship between courts, regulatory agencies, and state legislators than religion.

How Social Media has Changed the Religious Experience

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Editorials

The experience of faith has changed a lot this decade, with some significant changes arguably arising from how faith has responded to the ascendance of the social web.

Can the Supreme Court Bring Us Together, Rather than Drive Us Apart? Part 2

Posted by Christopher D. Cunningham | Freedom, Politics & Law

If we’re only feeling angrily estranged by the Supreme Court, maybe we’re missing something important. These stories might leave you strangely hopeful.