Foreign affairs
Collective Punishment Erases Individual Responsibility
Most agree violence is sometimes just. But what principles can help determine that justification?
Morgan Deane
January 26, 2026
Most agree violence is sometimes just. But what principles can help determine that justification?
Many views on interventionism are shaped by failures in the Middle East. But is intervention the cause of systemic failure, or the consequence of it?
Does anti-elite media sharpen or shatter judgment? Extremist talking heads destabilize reality and easing moral inversion.
How should disciples confront a culture of outrage? They reject contention, wield meekness, and pursue covenant peace.
Constitutional conflicts can arise when religious language and behavior take an aggressive and domineering posture toward government and society as a whole.
Should judges defy the president for the Constitution? True fidelity means law over personal allegiance.
Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.
Do therapy bans protect minors? Overbroad definitions risk punishing therapists for supporting client choice.
Should politics supersede family bonds? No. Forgiveness and respect in families sustain both unity and society.
Is freedom purely external? True freedom comes from inner strength and spiritual liberation, not political victories.
Are we electing presidents for the right reasons? Protecting the Constitution is their duty, not policy debates.
What motivates Latter-day Saints’ votes? Faith, morality, and pragmatism drive choices across political lines.