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Russell M. Nelson Being Honored for Work With Civil Rights

Pam3 years ago01 mins

Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been chosen to receive the Ghandi-King-Mandela Peace Prize. According to Morehouse College who is presenting the award, “The honor is awarded “to a person who promotes peace and positive social transformation through nonviolent means.” The board selected him “for his global efforts in ‘abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice against any group of God’s children’ through nonviolent ways. The individuals use their global leadership to affirm peace, justice, diversity and pluralism.”

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Celebrities Supporting Refugees

Pam3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

If you watched the Oscars last night you might have noticed that many of the nominees and attendees were wearing blue ribbons. They were supporting the UN Refugee Agency With Refugees campaign. This is a coalition of individuals, universities, faith-based organizations, youth groups and businesses that provide help to refugees and asylum seekers. The visual message of the ribbons is to say that everyone has a right to safety, wherever they are.

From Just War to Catholic Pacifism

Daniel Akst3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

Over the centuries, the Catholic Church had evolved from non-violence to a “just war” doctrine. Dorothy Day responded with a new pacifist theology.

Seeing Isn’t Believing: An Evidence-Based Approach to Faith

Jacob Tubbs3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

In our discussions of faith and knowledge, we tend to accept popular American conventions that position faith as a placeholder for knowing.

From Ashes to Resurrection: A Lenten Primer

Marie Mischel3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Learn about how Latter-day Saints can understand the Lent season. Explore the fasting, prayer, and almsgiving that help Catholics draw closer to God.

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Will Latter-day Saints inherit the earth?

C.D. Cunningham3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Editor’s note: The article has been removed. The research shared in it was conducted by individuals with no known connection to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While the study mentioned in this article is not white supremacist in nature, it was discovered that their research is deeply informed by white supremacist beliefs.

J. K. Rowling’s Witch Trials: The Pull of Fundamentalism

Dan Ellsworth3 years ago2 years ago010 mins

The controversies swirling around JK Rowling illustrate that fundamentalist thinking is not unique to the religious right.

Certainty is a Counterfeit Salvation

Nathaniel Givens3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

In a world that can be frightening and unstable, certain conviction can bring a measure of tangible comfort, whether or not it’s actually true.

A Financial Journey: Fulfilling Prophecy, Blessing Saints

Gale Boyd3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

The Church of Jesus Christ built financial stability through tithing and consecration. This approach has relieved its members and helps in times of crisis.

Andor: A Journey Through the Ethics of Positivism

Spencer Yamada3 years ago3 years ago013 mins

Unlock the Secrets of Andor—Disney’s Latest Contribution to the Star Wars Canon.

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Most Religious Groups Support Abortion

Pam3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

Nearly 2/3 of Americans support legal abortion, This even includes religious Americans. The outliers are white evangelicals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Latter-day Saints and Hispanic Protestants.