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A softly abstracted portrait of Joseph Smith and figures representing his plural wives illustrates the Joseph Smith polygamy debate.

Rescuing Joseph Smith from False Polygamy Narratives

Brian Hales
Joseph Smith practiced plural marriage. Faith in his prophetic calling need not depend on a different history.
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Now’s Not the Time to Downplay Sexual Addiction

Vinny Barborka
Even after the killer in Atlanta’s heinous shooting recently spoke of his sexual addiction as a contributing influence. Some have taken this as an opportunity to minimize and even ridicule the idea of such a problem. The millions of men and women grappling with the same deserve better.

Is Latter-day Saint History More (or Less) Racist Than Other Communities’?

Public Square Staff
Those who claim that Latter-day Saint history is uniquely racist pay insufficient attention to the larger context surrounding early Saints, as well as the meaningful examples of positive race relations in the life of Joseph Smith.

A Publicity Stunt Lawsuit

Kate Taylor Lauck
The Huntsman lawsuit is all fluff and no substance. The Church should move for dismissal.
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Ben Pacini on the Politicization of History

The Politicization of History

I discuss the politicization of history and how it applies in education with a couple of history educators. We also...

Exclude Not Thyself

Exclude Not Thyself

In an effort to show compassion to our LGBT+ brothers and sisters, we should resist the urge to enable them...

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Amanda Freebairn
Children and Youth Program Updates Explained

The Children and Youth program’s 2027 refinements put monthly gospel invitations and lifelong discipleship at the center.

Dan Ellsworth
Could You Share Heaven With Them?

We may share eternity with our political adversaries. That possibility should change how we treat them now.

C.D. Cunningham
Answering Tough Questions About Tithing

The spiritual impact of tithing reaches beyond budgets, investment returns, and promises of material prosperity.

Jeff Bennion
Pride and Shame Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

The choice between pride and shame is a false binary—transcending both enables a growth mindset more conducive to durable Christian discipleship.

Jacob Z. Hess
What Life Patterns Protect Against Sexual Violence?

Research points to ten life patterns that reduce vulnerability and help protect women from sexual violence.

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