Genocide in Ukraine + Today’s Digest

Our daily rundown of the articles from around the web that we feel our readers would enjoy and appreciate. We hope to highlight the best of what’s around.

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Is Putin Committing Genocide in Ukraine?

Alexander J. Motyl—Tablet

While this article starts with rather frank and graphic depictions of the war in Ukraine, it makes a strong argument that the war is not merely an exercise in taking territory, but is ultimately an attack on the Ukrainian people.

Friendship > Politics

Maya Rackoff—Common Sense

Has a shift in politics over the last three years hurt the relationships most important to us? Maya Rackoff talks about her experience with her friend as they navigated different opinions, and then bonded over both being on the wrong side of campus scandals.

5 Ways to Stop Gossip in the Church

Greg Gordon—Anglican Compass

The problem of gossip in church spans denominations. This insightful piece from the Anglican tradition includes suggestions such as “Fast from gossiping” and forgiveness.

The Key to a Good Parent-Child Relationship? Low Expectations.

Arthur C. Brooks—The Atlantic

Citing research about the importance of adult child-parent relationships, Arthur Brooks explores what makes these relationships most successful for both parties.

Meet Elon Musk’s right-hand man, a Mormon ex-Morgan Stanley banker who is the polar opposite of the impulsive billionaire

Hayley Cuccinelo—Business Insider

Business Insider profiles one of the most important people in the world of business, who happens to be a Latter-day Saint.

Mothers Deserve Better Than This

Politics & Law

Could You Share Heaven With Them?

A tree with prominent underground roots evokes the foundations of belief during a faith crisis.

Gospel Fare

Nourishing the Roots: An Interview with Walker Wright

The Trouble with Garment Talk

A roofline under gray skies with several crows perched along the ridge, one crow pecking near a skylight, a gutter visibly clogged with wet leaves and peanut shells, early morning light. Peacemaking grows harder when daily irritations pile up like debris.

Tolerance

The Continuous, Habitual Struggle for Peace

Gospel Fare, Tolerance

“Sanctuary” Must Mean Something Again

Dan Ellsworth

Could You Share Heaven With Them?

We may share eternity with our political adversaries. That possibility should change how we treat them now.

Amanda Freebairn

Do Women Have Agency?

Women deserve more than permission to choose. They deserve the wisdom and moral guidance to choose well.

C.D. Cunningham

Answering Tough Questions About Tithing

The spiritual impact of tithing reaches beyond budgets, investment returns, and promises of material prosperity.

Jeff Bennion

Pride and Shame Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

The choice between pride and shame is a false binary—transcending both enables a growth mindset more conducive to durable Christian discipleship.

Jacob Z. Hess

What Life Patterns Protect Against Sexual Violence?

Research points to ten life patterns that reduce vulnerability and help protect women from sexual violence.

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We Need to Talk About Bruno + Today’s Digest

Our daily rundown of the articles from around the web that we feel our readers would enjoy and appreciate. We hope to highlight the best of what’s around. Public Square Bulletin recommends: How can Vladimir Putin be described as a defender of Christian values? Michael Cook – Mercator Net There is much Christian rhetoric that has come from the Kremlin regarding the war in Ukraine. And the religious elements of the conflict run deep. But some American commentators have started to frame Putin as an ideal Christian. Michael Cook argues that this goes much too far. Along the religion beat: Should ‘mainstream media’ pundits take sides on church disputes? Richard Ostling – Get Religion Richard Ostling responds to a recent article in Real Clear Religion that asks New York Times journalists David Brooks and Ross Douthat to stop writing op-eds on religious issues. Ostling believes there is already too little coverage of religion issues. The Power of Laughter Aleah Ingram – LDS Daily Tomorrow’s “Daily Dose” at LDS Daily appropriately looks at humor for April Fool’s day and looks at the gospel need for joy in our lives. Transitioning from Science to Philosophy Joachim Ostermann – Church Life Journal Biochemist turned Franciscan Friar, Joachim Ostermann, looks at his work in the sciences and examines the philosophical underpinnings that were all too often missing from his understanding. We Need to Talk About Bruno Ryan McDonald – The Gospel Coalition A look at one of the most popular films of the year and it’s gospel themes. McDonald sees in Bruno a type of Jesus Christ. His thoughts should add to the already deep themes of forgiveness and family present in the film.

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The Life Arising From Death

Since my mother-in-law died ten days prior to a day many Christians call Good Friday, I have wondered what about the crucifixion of the Messiah is “good.”

Disciples, Activists & the Drama Triangle

Ahmad Corbitt’s October 2022 talk to military chaplains challenged not just secular-minded activists, but also a common set of stories sometimes held by believing and sustaining church members.