Church & State
Turning Something Very Good Into Something Very Bad
Underlying animosity can transform our view of otherwise vibrant goodness into something repulsive to be discarded as soon as possible.
Jacob Z. Hess
October 18, 2019
Underlying animosity can transform our view of otherwise vibrant goodness into something repulsive to be discarded as soon as possible.
The Church opposes conversion therapy—unless you change the definition. Recently proposed rules in Utah could make ethical and helpful therapies illegal.
America’s immigration debate has become captive to familiar tribal partisanship. Latter-day Saints defy that trend—and highlight another way forward.
Music is incredibly powerful affecting everything from our mood to our sexual behavior. But while much music today degrades, we can choose something better.
As society becomes more secular, we’re relying on the legal system to replace personal ethical systems. But how effectively can the law actually do that?
When we look at Latter-day Saint rhetoric through the traditional heaven/hell lens it may seem overly harsh. The actual doctrine is much more welcoming.
There is great wisdom in receiving counsel and safety in seeking advisement. When a family, a community, or a nation loses this capacity, its effects ripple out in all directions.
Since my mother-in-law died ten days prior to a day many Christians call Good Friday, I have wondered what about the crucifixion of the Messiah is “good.”
The Washington Post wisely warned against worsening public dialogue. But to get there they made a weak connection to Brigham Young that missed the historical mark.
The word “tolerance” has two completely different meanings — and that’s why it’s imperative that when we say it, we clarify our intent.
