The Latter-day Saints The Washington Post Forgot
While the Washington Post sheds light on the Church of Jesus Christ’s finances, it overlooks key perspectives, instead allowing our critics to speak for us.
Category: Media & Education
“A Million Miles Away” Challenges Cinematic Psychology
As therapy culture rises in American cinema, “A Million Miles Away” emerges, challenging the status quo. Director Abella portrays José Hernández, emphasizing community and resilience over pop psychology.
Why Tone Still Matters
Are we becoming what we consume in media? Influencers and opinionators now deeply shape personal beliefs and attitudes, causing a loss of complexity, promoting cynicism, and highlighting the need for civility and peacemaking.
The Untapped Power of Faith-Serious Education in a Skeptical Age
How would it change academic disciplines to draw upon gospel teachings as foundational? Professors at Brigham Young University would like to find out.
From Handouts to Handups: Unmasking the True Face of American Welfare
What keeps poverty persistent despite government aid? Looking under our welfare myths, we find inefficiencies in welfare programs, challenges faced by the poor, and poorly placed welfare distribution.
AI & ChatGPT: A Compelling Case for God?
Discover how advancements in AI, like ChatGPT, could lead to a renewed interest in humanity’s past and the concept of a creator or God.
A Clarion Call For Cyber-Disciples
Latter-day Saints embrace their roles as online disciples, advocating for love, truth, unity, boldness, and faithfulness in the digital realm.
Ratings Reform: A Science-Backed Approach to Protecting Children from Media Violence
What is the effect of media violence on children’s mental health? Do today’s current TV and movie ratings help protect children from what research says is a problem, or does it just protect parents’ sensibilities?
The “Mormon” Headline: Media’s Lucrative Obsession with Latter-day Saints
Delve into an intriguing journey from the historical ‘Mormon Question’ to the recent ’60 Minutes’ financial allegations. Uncover how media biases shape our perceptions of Latter-day Saints.
Embracing the Unthinkable: The Paradox of Sacrifice in “His Only Son”
Dive into “His Only Son,” a film that explores Abraham’s journey and sacrifice while examining research on the impact of religious devotion to the experience of sacrifice. Engaging and insightful for both believers and film enthusiasts.
Femme Faithful: Upending the Narrative of Women’s Education
Are women of faith included in the celebration of Women’s Month? We should be. BYU-Pathway Worldwide continues a long tradition of helping educate women of faith.
From Just War to Catholic Pacifism
Over the centuries, the Catholic Church had evolved from non-violence to a “just war” doctrine. Dorothy Day responded with a new pacifist theology.
