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The Gospel of Facebook

Cassandra Hedelius6 years ago3 years ago012 mins

Our culture claims that we’re un-Christlike if we teach moral standards. God commands us to love; does he command us to lay low?

Creating Jesus in Our Image

Dan Ellsworth6 years ago4 years ago016 mins

In the perennial debate about the carpenter from Nazareth, it’s worth asking: Are we seeking after who Jesus is revealed to be—or who we personally wish Him to be?

Can Fasting Save the World?

Samuel B. Hislop6 years ago5 years ago05 mins

In a world of such serious threats, can a global fast like President Russell Nelson proposed for Good Friday really make that much of a difference?

Being Nice(r) Won’t Fix America’s Discursive Woes

Steven Smith6 years ago3 years ago016 mins

Will admonitions to be kinder, nicer, more civil, and less hateful be enough to change our pained American discourse? Or have they become part of the problem?

The New Jerusalem, 'The Apocalypse of Angers' by Nicolas Bataille | Bible Verses About Electing Leaders | Righteous Leadership

Building Zion by Choosing Righteous Leaders

Lisa Bolin Hawkins6 years ago1 year ago010 mins

Many across different belief systems have conceptions of a more enlightened society to come. For Latter-day Saints, that “Zion” on the horizon centers on an imperative of inspired, righteous leadership – both then and now.

Bites of the Best Books: April 2020

Samuel B. Hislop6 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Five books that contain sentences and paragraphs and pages full of unique ideas that move our minds, touch our hearts, and fill our souls with light.

The Coronavirus Choice We’re Not Talking About

Jacob Z. Hess6 years ago4 years ago07 mins

Is this a time to mostly get through and distract ourselves until we can get back to normal? Or are there precious adjustments this challenge could prompt us all to make?

Not All Prophets Are Doom and Gloom

Public Square Staff6 years ago4 years ago07 mins

It’s easy to characterize anyone speaking about the last days as “fear mongering.” Prophets of the Church of Jesus of Christ provide a striking counter-example.

Disagreeing Without Death Threats

Public Square Staff6 years ago5 years ago08 mins

When strong disagreements take place publicly, it’s no longer surprising when death threats occur – on both sides. Why is that? And what will it take to preserve space for productive disagreement in the days ahead?