The third annual IRF Summit starts tomorrow and Chris Seiple on RNS suggested that we consider just how the United States advances religious freedom abroad.
Religious freedom globally is getting worse. Until we can get past the barriers dividing groups we won’t be able to move forward and progress. At least not to the level we should.
Are Surviving Mormonism’s stories typical? Comparative data show rare failures in an institution ahead on reform.
Why do ward choirs matter? They build unity, model male-female harmony, bridge communities, and teach belonging.
Dallin H. Oaks pairs law with love, showing humility, outreach, and a call to hold truth with tenderness.
When we look at people as members of a group first, someone’s true character and passions may be overlooked. We feel like we understand when we understand very little.
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: Religious diversity: Corporate obstacle? Or asset? Kathryn Post – Religion News Services Businesses have traditionally tried to keep religion out of the workplace. But as businesses try to recruit exceptional candidates, they’re finding that being open about religious diversity is a positive. Just Say No: The Four-Letter Word Religion Writers Really Want To Avoid Bobby Ross Jr. – Religion Unplugged More coverage of the AP Style Guide’s emphasis to avoid the word cult, and what its impact on religion reporters will be. ‘Uncharted’ is a surprisingly Catholic video game. Why does the movie adaption strip out the faith? Kevin Christopher Robles – America Magazine The popular video game series “Uncharted” has a prominent religious through-line. But when the video game was adapted to the big screen, its religious elements went missing. Robles looks at what was lost. Primary general presidency: Preparing our children for a lifetime of covenant keeping Primary General Presidency – Church News The Primary General Presidency announced that one counselor in ward primary presidencies will be responsible for helping prepare children for baptism, the other to prepare children for the temple. I’m a feminist Mormon. Almost everything you’ve heard about my culture is wrong Rachel Rueckert – The Independent The cultural depictions of Latter-day Saints and our world are often limited and frankly inaccurate, and too often we feel obliged to laugh along to be in on the joke. While Rueckert poses some odd ideas (atheist Mormons?), she does a good job of celebrating the diversity of Latter-day Saints.
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