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.
Latter-day Saint theology embraces cosmic expansiveness and provides a posture toward curiosity and discovery.
The choice between pride and shame is a false binary—transcending both enables a growth mindset more conducive to durable Christian discipleship.
The Church Educational System is answering young adults’ loneliness with faith, mentors, and real belonging.
The idea of an “equal partnership” between a man and woman in marriage is hard for Americans to understand – involving as it does not a “sameness” of proclivities or skills, but instead a profoundly interwoven union that reflects common burden-sharing.
Partisans on both sides were seized upon by the urgency of picking their candidate for President—with everyone else encouraged to join the fray. Is that really the most important choice we just faced?
A recent study has shown that women who serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints not only improved their educational outcomes but also their professional and personal as well. This study was done before the mission age requirement changed. Previously women were required to be 21. This changed to 19. The study was done by researchers at Brigham Young University.
Check out this recent article from BYU’s student newspaper: https://universe.byu.edu/2022/03/29/student-interfaith-facebook-group-looks-to-broaden-impact-as-nonprofit/ Worldwide Unified, a Facebook group started by a then missionary, to help promote President Nelson’s call for a fast has grown to more than half a million members. Today it is a broad, diverse, interfaith, and international group of people uniting for faith in God. They are looking to expand their influence, and making some fantastic steps. Make sure to check out their article.
