The 2024 Election
A Small Church’s Big Bet on the U.S. Constitution
Is a church the key to saving democracy? Latter-day Saints’ beliefs could prove pivotal in the outcome of the next election.
Chris Stevenson
March 4, 2024
Is a church the key to saving democracy? Latter-day Saints’ beliefs could prove pivotal in the outcome of the next election.
New Utah legislation follows best practices for child safety, merging legal protection with moral duty.
U.S. politics mirror cult dynamics, but counter-intuitively, it may be religion that helps us escape this cult
Another tragic abuse case led one reporter to call for mandatory reporting, a practice that will harm more children.
Is political neutrality sustainable? For religious bodies, it may be pragmatic, given current defeats in the culture war, but must defend against the risk of relativism.
How can society address political violence? By seeking common ground, supporting fair policies, and building community bonds, society can foster peace.
When heroes like Tim Ballard face allegations, it shakes public trust and prompts reevaluation of beliefs. The fallibility of influencers, especially within religious communities, reveals the danger of elevating individuals over core principles.
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.
What drives compromise in politics? A professor and new US Citizen suggests it’s grounded in pragmatism, flexibility, empathy, dialogue, public interest, and foresight.
How should fidelity to country be manifested? It must combine reverence for founding principles with responsible critique and relentless pursuit of just laws.
The increase in poverty in the United States in Spring 2023 should be of concern to people of faith. The first step is to understand why this increase has happened.