Legal
The Importance of Religious Freedom
Latter-day Saints defend religious liberty not as a privilege for themselves, but as a doctrine for all humanity.
Robert T. Smith
June 5, 2026
Latter-day Saints defend religious liberty not as a privilege for themselves, but as a doctrine for all humanity.
America’s Constitution points toward equal justice, but that promise depends on citizens who act with courage.
Family pedigree and former affiliation do not entitle ex-members to define the Church they no longer sustain.
The Supreme Court did not broadly approve conversion therapy; it protected client self-determination in therapy.
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.
How did the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments transform the US Government? To maintain civil rights, they granted more power to the federal government.
New Utah legislation follows best practices for child safety, merging legal protection with moral duty.
Another tragic abuse case led one reporter to call for mandatory reporting, a practice that will harm more children.
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.
Does 303 Creative v. Elenis permit discrimination? The Supreme Court’s ruling navigates a complex intersection of free speech and Public Accommodation Laws, ultimately shielding expressive activities while leaving open important questions of anti-discrimination law for we the people to debate.
Legalizing recreational marijuana poses significant risks to public health and safety, outweighing any potential benefits. It should remain illegal.