Author: Patrick Mason

Patrick Q. Mason holds the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University. He is the author of multiple books, including "The Mormon Menace: Violence and Anti-Mormonism in the Postbellum South"; "Mormonism and Violence: The Battles of Zion"; and, with David Pulsipher, "Proclaim Peace: The Restoration’s Answer to an Age of Conflict."

Listening with Charity: A Conversation with Patrick Mason

Posted by Jacob Z. Hess | Dialogue

Some beginning of the year encouragement from a lively conversation with historian Patrick Mason.

Softening the Trauma Response Between Current and Former Members

Posted by Jacob Z. Hess | Faith, Leadership

Stepping away from a community of faith hurts in both directions. Could a deeper recognition of that pain help draw our hearts together again?

Under the Banner of Old Tropes

Posted by Patrick Mason | Climate & End Times

With the upcomin FX/Hulu series portraying The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a dangerous breeding ground for violence, it’s valuable to reflect on the long history of similar efforts

Fortresses Aren’t Forever

Posted by Patrick Mason | Gospel Fare

We can appreciate the safety of a fortress church without going into “bunker mentality”— and while retaining warm and open relationships with goodness wherever we find it.

On Costly Grace and the Space to Grow

Posted by Patrick Mason | Dialogue

While freedom of expression will always be important, perhaps we shouldn’t be so quick to provide defensive cover for those making serious errors—especially if that forecloses opportunities to learn and grow.