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Families gather in clusters in a town square, representing the family proclamation by divine design.
Reading

Announcing Our New Anthology: What God Hath Joined

An anthology of essays marks the 30th anniversary of the Proclamation, celebrating divine design and family.

Daniel Frost September 22, 2025
A modern female reporter in flashy clothes intrudes at a Latter-day Saint temple while others wait respectfully, illustrating journalism ethics.
News Media

Consent not Curiosity: WSJ’s Double Standard on the Sacred

Did WSJ cross ethical lines on sacred rites? Yes, consent prevails, context was missing, and naming rules were ignored.

C.D. Cunningham September 4, 2025
A modern superhero stands ignored on a busy street, illustrating waning cultural belief in origin stories within superhero films.
Pop Culture

How We Lost Faith in the Hero’s Beginning

Why did superhero films abandon origin stories? Because we don’t want to become heroes. We want them to just show up.

C.D. Cunningham August 13, 2025
A woman leaves for the bus as a child watches, capturing the emotional shift in the Lilo and Stitch remake.
Media & Education

Disney’s Family Values: When Ohana Becomes Optional

Does sacrifice still define family? The new Lilo & Stitch shifts to community care over self-denial.

C.D. Cunningham June 4, 2025
An elderly woman sits by a fire as young rebels prepare for Andor’s rebellion, reflecting the wisdom of age and sacrifice.
Pop Culture

Why Andor’s Grown-Up Heroes Matter to Faithful Adults

Is grown-up storytelling possible in a secular world? Andor proves mature stories can exist without nihilism.

Alan Hurst April 21, 2025
Woman with Blond Hair & Kid in a Messy Kitchen | What Was Ruby Franke's Religion? | Rube Franke: The Obsession w/ a False Image
News Media

Influenced: The Troubling Familiarity of Ruby Franke’s Story

Shaken by Ruby Franke’s story? That discomfort can be a call for self-reflection. Her case reveals how the obsession with image can distort values and lead to devastating choices.

Carol Rice March 12, 2025
A staged romance on a movie set highlights the artificial love portrayed in the best romance movies today.
Pop Culture

Love at the Movies: Why Romance is Dead, but Hollywood Pretends Otherwise

Is romance still central in film? Modern movies downplay commitment, rush intimacy, and present love as just another life accessory. Filmmakers focus on personal growth, reducing love to a subplot rather than a driving force.

C.D. Cunningham February 14, 2025
Woman in a Dress Looking at Light in a Dark Sky | Missionary Stories Similar to the Heretic Movie
Media & Education

Heretic in Real Life: A Missionary’s True Story of Survival and Faith

Can Hollywood portray faith responsibly? A survivor’s story reveals the real risks faced by missionaries worldwide.

Lauren Willardson February 7, 2025
A figure absorbed by technology, ignoring nature, symbolizing the extinction of experience in modern life.
Technology

The Epidemic of Excarnation: What We Lose When We Forget Our Flesh

Can convenience replace humanity? ‘The Extinction of Experience’ argues tech robs us of embodied, meaningful lives.

Corey Landon Wozniak January 24, 2025
A person engages with a digital companion on a park bench, highlighting the emotional gap created by artificial relationships.
Social Media

Counterfeit Companion: The Dangerous Allure of Digital Companions

Why do AI companions pose a threat? They draw individuals into self-focused worlds, replacing genuine connection with emotional detachment.

Kristine Stringham January 22, 2025
Librarian Seated by Library Entrance Amidst Protest Against Library Neutrality | Ethics of Librarianship | Public Librarians
Media & Education

Are Librarians Being Trained as the New Culture Warriors?

Are librarians neutral? Many prioritize privacy and free speech, often ignoring public standards.

Krista Cook January 20, 2025
A collaborative library scene showcasing the unity of faith-based education.
Education

Redefining Higher (and Holier) Education: BYU’s Fusion of Faith and Learning

Why is BYU reinforcing its religious mission in education? By emphasizing gospel-centered learning, the university provides students with a distinctive, faith-integrated academic experience that prepares them for both secular and spiritual growth.

Carol Rice January 8, 2025
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