The War in Ukraine and the Book of Mormon
If President Zelenskyy sought guidance from a sacred text, would Ukraine capitulate or continue the fight?
Category: Dialogue
Listening with Charity: A Conversation with Patrick Mason
Some beginning of the year encouragement from a lively conversation with historian Patrick Mason.
Where Have All the Truth Tellers Gone?
Proposing a New Year’s Resolution better than “Don’t Gaslight.”
Defending What is Precious, Without Delighting in Bloodshed
Is it possible to passionately fight to defend families, land, country, and rights without devolving into bloodlust and soul-sucking rage? Captain Moroni says yes
BYU, Racism, and the Road to Social Ruin
What can a sacred text teach us about the central social strife of our times? Some reflections on BYU, race, and the need for improved intercultural literacy.
Is America Really Interested in Racial Healing?
A new BYU documentary on the University of Wyoming’s “Black 14” offers a timely, and profoundly encouraging message of hope and racial reconciliation. But is anyone paying attention?
Talking to Kids (and Adults) About the Culture War
Framing questions about culture war topics can go a long way toward understanding. It’s ok for others “to have a different religion than us.”
Mandatory Reporting Isn’t the Solution
It’s increasingly common to hear people point towards laws compelling reporting as the answer to our child abuse crisis. Yet the research doesn’t back this up – highlighting a number of complications that need more attention.
BYU-Duke Volleyball: More Healing or More Culture War?
When someone hears something that wasn’t said, it could be revealing a deeper pain. Recognizing that might provide a pathway to greater healing together.
Truth teller vs. Propagandist: How to Tell the Difference
It’s surprisingly easy for people online to pretend to be someone they are not. Don’t be fooled. Learn how to spot a propagandist masquerading as a truth-teller.
Bridging The Narrative Divide
It takes faith to earnestly consider one another’s stories and courage to examine our own. But how else can we find greater unity amidst mounting discord?
Are You Woke or Awake?
How a Judeo-Christian concept went awry and became another way to divide America.
