Author: Derek Sainsbury

Derek R. Sainsbury (PhD in American History) is a professor at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the intersections of religion and politics in American history, and he is the author of the groundbreaking book Storming the Nation. He is married to Meredith Pettit, and they have three sons.

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America

Reflections on 9/11: Why America’s Unity Didn’t Last

What broke the post-9/11 unity? A patriotic renewal couldn’t withstand the rise of cultural and political fractures.

Derek Sainsbury September 11, 2024

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Church & State

The First Presidential Candidate Assassination Ignored by History

What lessons does Joseph Smith Jr.’s assassination teach? It warns of the danger of partisanship and media manipulation.

Derek Sainsbury July 31, 2024

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Holidays

Did You Witness the First Christmas?

When we feel the “spirit” or “magic” of Christmas, what are we really feeling?

Derek Sainsbury December 17, 2021

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