Monsters Among Us
This Halloween, the trend of American monsterizing is on full-display. Let’s recognize the fantasy in it so we can leave it behind, and avoid the danger it involves for all of us.
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Author: Public Square Staff
Prophets on Politics: Ten Messages to an Agitated, Aggrieved America
In this tumultuous year for America, with so much confusion and fear, is it time to consider what “watchmen on the tower” have to say?
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The Wisdom of the Aged
Increasingly, older and senior members of our communities are seen as backward and not worth considering. That’s a mistake. General Conference will provide an opportunity to listen to the hard-earned wisdom of age that we should seek for.
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When Trust Dies
What happens when most Americans stop trusting our institutions? We’re about to find out.
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Is the World Going to Burn Up?
More and more, people talking about climate change seem outright apocalyptic. But without the happy ending other End Timers are looking forward to.
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Does Social Justice Really Have to Divide Us?
Are there understandings of social justice that would help us unite around its aspirations—rather than continue fighting over it?
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Prophets on Pandemic: Ten Messages to a Weary, Wary World
Confusion, anxiety, despair, and anger are everywhere. Thankfully, we are not left “comfortless” or without inspired direction in these challenging times.
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Then They Came for Jefferson
While more Americans now support the removal of confederate monuments, with statues of our Founders now defaced, where will the line be drawn?
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How Collective Healing Happens
In all the debate around appropriate accountability, reform, and policy change, far less attention has gone to how to find healing together as a people.
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Lord, Is It I?
In the wake of calls for racial justice, it can be easy to feel defensive. Christ’s apostles modeled another way: looking introspectively.
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Assuming the Worst
It’s easy for any of us to assume that people disagreeing with our own views are influenced by ill-will, dishonesty or callousness. But what if we didn’t?
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Discerning True from False Conspiracy
Conspiracy theories can be dangerous and outright false. But they can also sometimes be true (opioid epidemic). Rather than write them all off, how can we better discern truth from error?
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Dialogue on Life and Death Matters
When it comes to public discourse, not all conversations are equally challenging. Maybe it shouldn’t surprise us how angry disagreements about health are.
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Is the Gospel of Jesus Too Boring for America?
In a climactic time of pandemic, maybe the simple fare of the gospel doesn’t quite do the job. Or maybe it’s exactly what we need?
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Not All Prophets Are Doom and Gloom
It’s easy to characterize anyone speaking about the last days as “fear mongering.” Prophets of the Church of Jesus of Christ provide a striking counter-example.
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Disagreeing Without Death Threats
When strong disagreements take place publicly, it’s no longer surprising when death threats occur – on both sides. Why is that? And what will it take to preserve space for productive disagreement in the days ahead?
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Kumbaya Without Holding Hands
Will we continue the patterns of contempt and division in this new America? Or will we reach for something better?
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Disagreement Doesn’t Equal Hate. Even on BYU’s LGBT Policy.
To disagree strongly, even about sensitive, important questions, is not the same as hatred. To read some news about BYU’s honor code changes this month, however, you could be forgiven for presuming they were the same.
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Youth Are Inundated by Sexualized Talk. But Don’t Ask Them about It!
In a world where youth are increasingly inundated with sex, it’s not responsible, inspired leadership they need protection from.
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Why Mitt’s Vote Invoked So Much Emotion
Divergent emotions evoked by Senator Romney’s impeachment vote reveal something more important than just partisan passions.
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