Media & Education

New Insights on Gospel Restoration: Thoughts on Mason & Givens’ Texts

The restitution of the gospel fullness through Joseph Smith has made waves for nearly 200 years now. Two important new texts spark a meaningful conversation about the scope and meaning of this restoration – and the nature of the God who ushered it in.

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Breathtaking Facebook Posts Don’t Make You a Good Person

The pandemic has created in many of us a false sense that we can make the world better just by arguing obnoxiously on the internet. But if we’re sincere about wanting that, it’s going to take something more.

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Four Chaplains and a Black Man

With so much around us that is disheartening, taking a moment to relish memories of courage, bravery, and sacrifice can be uplifting for any of us. Here’s one you really need to hear —from a new book coming out this week.

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Happy Star Wars Day

Looking for another excuse to appreciate America’s first epic fantasy more deeply? You’ve got it. Happy Star Wars day today!

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Critical Race Theory and the Gospel of Jesus

As CRT has come into academic vogue, it’s found its way more and more onto the campus at Brigham Young University. Should that be something we celebrate or oppose?

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Our Opus for Unity on Earth Day

In an increasingly divided world there is one thing that we can consistently unite around: our love for our planet.

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Bites of the Best Books: April 2021

This month we feature passages from Tolstoy on the struggles of the spiritual life and David Brooks on
the importance of building moral character.

Education

Deciding Who to Trust

The question of trust is front and center in crises in America today. Some declare a need to “trust more”—while others insist on less and a need for more scrutiny and critique. What if they are both right?

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A Short History of Social Media Bans

Conservatives are feeling singled out and targeted on social media. But the history of bans across major platforms confirms a more complicated picture.

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Bites of the Best Books: March 2021

This month, passages about the most potent moral figure in Western culture, the influences on Augustine,
and the enduring wisdom of the prophet Jeremiah.

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A Message to Parents Overwhelmed about Screen Time

It’s true there are some real dangers online for children. But we can make things worse as parents by getting so stressed and overwhelmed about media that we forget to help our children learn to engage online in positive ways.