Gospel Fare
Morality in Context: Lessons from War in the Book of Mormon
Can ancient scripture help in modern conflicts? The Book of Mormon suggests military strategy can be moral and just.
Tom Nysetvold
October 16, 2024
Can ancient scripture help in modern conflicts? The Book of Mormon suggests military strategy can be moral and just.
Explore a gospel-driven perspective on environmental stewardship, challenging conventional views while harmonizing nature, human flourishing, and faith.
Why is General Conference the way it is? Maybe because “the inner change that makes the outer Zion possible depends, first and finally, on our ability to accept and to apply the simple, basic principles of the gospel.”
As more young people today lose an appreciation for religious freedom, it’s understandable that we point to higher principles. It might also help to direct attention back to our own family’s stories to understand why this is still so important today.
The traditional Catholic conception of leisure—a “mental and spiritual attitude” closer to worship than to idleness—can help us consecrate ourselves with joy, rather than toil.
An institutional lens is useful for thinking about Israel as the unfolding “Kingdom of God,” since it is a durable, multifaceted social structure that has been important for thousands of years.