Author: Hal R. Boyd

Hal R. Boyd is a fellow of the Wheatley Institution at Brigham Young University. He was previously the opinion page editor for Deseret News. He has a J.D. from Yale Law.

Christmas Joy & Mourning

Posted by Hal R. Boyd | Faith, Holidays

At Christmas we often focus on the joy of Christ, but just as important is the way that Christ embraces our sorrows and heals our wounds.

Poly-Parenting: Is This The Brave New World We Want?

Posted by Hal R. Boyd | Parenting, Sexuality & Family

Proponents emphasize how in vitro gametogenesis will ‘dismantle completely the reproductive structure of heterosexuality.’

Pitting Christian Ministry and Devotion Against Each Other

Posted by Jacob Z. Hess | Church & State, Faith

Those who accuse Christians of focusing too much on devotional worship, rather than the sick and poor – seem to forget that Jesus Himself did both.

Asking to Not Say “Mormon” is as American as Pilgrims

Posted by Hal R. Boyd | Church & State, Faith

The request that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints not be referred to as “Mormon” is similar to the way the Pilgrims navigated their identity.

The Well-Being of Youth Shouldn’t Become a Zero-Sum Battle

Posted by Jacob Z. Hess | Identity, Sexuality & Family

The Church opposes conversion therapy—unless you change the definition. Recently proposed rules in Utah could make ethical and helpful therapies illegal.

Donald Trump is not Brigham Young

Posted by Hal R. Boyd | Church & State, Faith

The Washington Post wisely warned against worsening public dialogue. But to get there they made a weak connection to Brigham Young that missed the historical mark.