Family Matters
Emotional Closeness in Desperate Times
New study finds the link between religious devotion and spousal connection
Julie H. Haupt
November 6, 2020
New study finds the link between religious devotion and spousal connection
It has become popular for people of faith to seek a middle ground in the abortion debate of being “personally opposed” while according choice to others. This is why I think that position is problematic.
Proponents emphasize how in vitro gametogenesis will ‘dismantle completely the reproductive structure of heterosexuality.’
We all know seniors are more at risk in our ongoing pandemic, with public expressions of concern and worry common. Do they know they are valued, cherished, and appreciated though?
Marriage is hard enough in this challenging world. Patterns of reactivity, pressure, and resentment between partners can make it that much harder. But what if we learned to not do that—and to do something else instead?
In an age of increasing distance, some important answers are available close at home—as mindful partners can help restore our yearning for intimacy.
The Supreme Court’s recent decision on LGBT+ employment protections combined with existing religious rights could eventually lead to a “fairness for all.”
Suicide is tragic—and shouldn’t be leveraged for ideological ends. A superficial reading of LGBT+ suicide stats can cause more harm than good.
To disagree strongly, even about sensitive, important questions, is not the same as hatred. To read some news about BYU’s honor code changes this month, however, you could be forgiven for presuming they were the same.
In a world where youth are increasingly inundated with sex, it’s not responsible, inspired leadership they need protection from.
The idea of an “equal partnership” between a man and woman in marriage is hard for Americans to understand – involving as it does not a “sameness” of proclivities or skills, but instead a profoundly interwoven union that reflects common burden-sharing.
A greater awareness of sexual pleasure is not enough to confront the serious challenges young people face navigating sexuality in America today.