Church & State
What Led Me to Radical Orthodoxy
A new “manifesto” on radical orthodoxy has been widely discussed. Where did its ideas originate? One author explains.
Nathaniel Givens
December 11, 2020
A new “manifesto” on radical orthodoxy has been widely discussed. Where did its ideas originate? One author explains.
Many young believers feel the only options they have are to be rigidly dogmatic to the point of being fundamentalist or to reject the Church’s teachings in favor of progressive political doctrines and intellectualism. This statement encourages intellectual engagement with the Church of Jesus Christ in ways that are faithful and flexible instead of either rigidly dogmatic or heretical and doubting.
Two years since President Nelson requested discontinuation of the term “Mormon” to describe the Church, some journalists still opt to use it. Why?
Those who accuse Christians of focusing too much on devotional worship, rather than the sick and poor – seem to forget that Jesus Himself did both.
Priority has rightly gone on supporting and protecting victims of abuse. Protestations from perpetrators should be taken seriously, even when they are unfair.
Major headlines this week left a vivid impression in the public mind of a major scandal uncovered in the Church of Jesus Christ. A closer, more careful look suggests otherwise.
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Underlying animosity can transform our view of otherwise vibrant goodness into something repulsive to be discarded as soon as possible.
The Washington Post wisely warned against worsening public dialogue. But to get there they made a weak connection to Brigham Young that missed the historical mark.