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Gospel Fare

David’s Other Sin with Bathsheba

In addition to the clear violations against chastity, David’s behavior towards Uriah and Bathsheba reflects an ancient warning against the very exploitation of the powerless we continue to see around us today.

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Family Matters

Don’t Call it Abortion

Especially when reality is deeply uncomfortable, a word like this has a way of sanitizing and obscuring the full and brutal picture of what’s actually taking place.

Climate & End Times

Prepared, Not Scared

Shortages of important goods have suddenly become real in America—and there is reason to believe that could even get worse. There are several steps any family can take—without panic—to prepare and become more self-reliant.

Gospel Fare

Being a Witness is Not Contention

When someone speaks openly against core doctrine in our faith community, concerns that arise in response are often portrayed as being “contentious,” in a way that silences those who object.

Social Justice

Sometimes God Really Does Want Us to Fight

Nonviolence is a wonderful aspiration, but is it always God’s will? In the face of true evil, Latter-day prophets make clear our obligation to sometimes fight.

America

Americans Once More?

Are some of the most practical and timely solutions to our mounting civic crises awaiting rediscovery in the plain light of the Declaration’s Truths?

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A woman leans over a crowded bathroom sink, illustrating the burden and secrecy of addiction.
Health

Untying the Gordian Knot of Addiction

“Why can’t I just stop?!” Understanding the brain’s own learning capacities can help us answer this maddening question that comes up with any addiction. It may also help us find a way out.

Legal

The Faith to Act on Gun Reform

Outlining a road map for addressing gun violence. A policy window is open—let’s grab it!