Principled inclusion can and should be a welcome part of Christian discipleship. But like all virtues, this one can be exaggerated to the point that it is no longer a virtue at all.
Confusion, anxiety, despair, and anger are everywhere. Thankfully, we are not left “comfortless” or without inspired direction in these challenging times.
However nice it would be to feel unified in our response to COVID-19, there are many ongoing differences in perspective between thoughtful, good-hearted people. Could it help to map out fairly what those disagreements are?
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COVERING THE COVERAGE
Note 5 Regarding the Mission and Aims of a BYU Education. Truth as an exemplary concept. In LDS Christian scripture we find Jesus’ own self-expression: “Behold, I am Alpha and Omega, even Jesus Christ. Wherefore, let all men beware how they take my name in their...
Imagine yourself trapped in a totally dark, unfamiliar room. After you enter, the door locks behind you. Fortunately, there are two things in your hands. One is a state of the art, expert-grade laser light that illuminates in brilliant detail a round circle about an...
In my last two essays, I introduced a concept of "presumptuous certainty," which refers to the twin human tendencies to believe what we wish were true rather than what is actually true and then to invest those convenient beliefs with manufactured certainty. I also...
