Taylor Frankie Paul’s distress exposes the limits of a cultural script that mistakes religious rebellion for freedom.
The choice between pride and shame is a false binary—transcending both enables a growth mindset more conducive to durable Christian discipleship.
The narrative that teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ are causing suicidality among LGBT youth is unsubstantiated. New research, showing a negative association between Church membership and suicidality in these youth, suggests the possibility that the opposite is true.
Can we regard all nudity in art as innocent? Sexual undertones and potential for exploitation suggest not.
The question of trust is front and center in crises in America today. Some declare a need to “trust more”—while others insist on less and a need for more scrutiny and critique. What if they are both right?
It’s a good thing to aspire for truth and “correct” thinking. But when the immediate aim of education is to ensure students think in the right way, it’s far too easy to begin infringing on the democratic ideals that make true education joyful and life-changing.
