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A cardinal casts a ballot alone by candlelight, illustrating the solemnity and spiritual gravity of the papal election and the depth of conclave meaning.
History

A Church in Waiting: A Conclave of Possibility

Who will lead the Catholic Church next? The conclave may reshape its global, theological, and moral influence.

Tarik D. LaCour May 2, 2025
Builders consult different plans in silence, capturing the subtle confusion of semantic ambiguity.
Dialogue

From Babel to the UN: How Semantic Confusion Undermines Peace—and the Radical Power of Clarity

Why can’t we understand each other? Language divides when meaning drifts, and peace begins with clarity.

Skyline April 25, 2025
A serene mosque courtyard with a resting sword evokes debates on violence in Islam.
Dialogue

Beyond the Sword: Challenging the Myth of Islam’s “Inherent” Violence

Is Islam a Fundamentally Violent Religion? Extremist acts stem from political aims, with most Muslims opposing terror.

Jacob Tubbs March 17, 2025
A sky with sun and moon symbolizes how conflict management allows opposing forces to coexist in harmony.
Dialogue

Conflict is Natural: How We Mistake Discomfort for Destruction

What is conflict? Conflict is not the same as contention. It is a neutral force that, when handled wisely, fosters growth and peace.

Skyline March 10, 2025
A person calmly sitting by a river, symbolizing controlling anger through mindful breathing and emotional reflection.
Dialogue

The Art of Peacemaking: Controlling Anger by Bridging Logic and Emotion

What role does emotional control play in peacemaking? Managing anger allows logic to guide solutions effectively.

Skyline February 12, 2025
A dinner scene shows how an olive branch and conflict resolution skills can bridge divides.
Dialogue

Peacemaking, Redefined: Why Civility Feels So Radical

Can humor and science help heal divisions? A unique approach reveals empathy and connection as keys to peacemaking.

Skyline January 17, 2025
Cowboy Standing in a Field of Yellow Grass | Netflix's American Primeval & History of Brigham Young
History

Netflix’s American Primeval: The Prejudiced Fiction of Brigham Young

Can Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’ justify its fictional Brigham Young? No, it fosters cultural bias under artistic license.

C.D. Cunningham January 9, 2025
Intertwined trees represent the coexistence of faith and identity for LGBT+ Mormons.
Tolerance

When Compassion Misleads: How Faith and Identity Can Coexist

Is compassion enough? True support for LGBT+ Latter-day Saints lies in gospel truths, not worldly narratives.

Skyler Sorensen January 2, 2025
Children playing in an overgrown park surrounded by empty buildings illustrates the societal impacts of population decline.
Dialogue

A Tale of Two Ecologies: What Environmentalism Overlooks

What is the real ecological crisis? Family and fertility decline threaten human and societal sustainability.

Jeff Bennion December 20, 2024
A lone athlete embodies the attributes of Christ by showing resilience in the face of adversity.
Tolerance

Religious Intolerance As Sport: Turning the Other Cheek

How can persecution be addressed? Moral resolve and peacemaking counter hostility more effectively than retaliation.

Calvin Barrett December 18, 2024
Ballerina in a Field with Cows | Ballerina Farm Controversy & Opinions | Ballerina Farms Article & Information
Dialogue

The Longing and the Loathing Inspired by Ballerina Farm

Hannah Neeleman’s life calls into question whether fulfillment lies in freedom of choice—or others’ approval of it.

Mariah Proctor December 13, 2024
Dionysus at a Table with Women and Drinks | What does Dionysus Symbolize? | Portrayal of Dionysus Greek Mythology
Pop Culture

Dionysus and the Olympics: The Dark Side of Tolerance

Can Dionysus symbolize peace and tolerance? The myth suggests darker, more violent impulses.

Daniel Frost November 11, 2024
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