Are You Woke or Awake?
How a Judeo-Christian concept went awry and became another way to divide America.
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On the Recent AP Report: Interview with Jennifer Roach
When I read the recent AP article about a case of abuse, I knew that it was something I needed to learn about and understand better.
Truth, Justice, and the BYU Way
A retrospective on Elder Jeffrey Holland’s BYU staff talk and what the fierce response by some suggests about this distinctive school’s place in the ailing American university system.
Ten Ways the AP Abuse Article Misrepresented the Evidence
I was surprised by how many discrepancies I found when comparing Rezendes’ AP article with the actual court documents. Here is a comprehensive list of contrasts between the two.
Associated Press, Make the Documents Public
A formal request that the AP make key source documents publicly available to confirm and back up serious allegations being made.
Is Personal Experience the Final Arbiter of Truth?
Personal responses to UBOH and the AP story have been correlated with underlying feelings about the Church. While somewhat predictable, this does raise serious questions about how to know the truth about any matter involving strong feelings.
Some Thoughts on Helping Vulnerable Children
We need to carefully weigh the complex factors that put children at risk of abuse against satisfying narratives of institutional treachery.
Trusting God to See Our Whole Heart
It’s easy to sometimes think God only wants to hear “nice” feelings and positive sentiments in our prayers. Thank goodness the Book of Psalms demonstrates otherwise.
Abuse is Something We Should Be Able to Fight Together
Few issues hold as much universal importance as child abuse. What does it mean when we’re not only unable to come together to confront this, but also seem increasingly eager to insist that others care less about fighting this than we do?
Imagining a Mental Health System Centered on Learning & Growth
Growing and making changes can bring joy to life—as does finding deeper relationships. Can all this decrease emotional suffering too? What could it mean for our mental health if this became more central to our healing efforts?
