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Medieval parishioners receive ashes on Ash Wednesday in a candlelit church.

A Latter-day Saint Prelude to Easter

Public Square Staff2 days ago2 days ago01 min

Leaders have encouraged “a higher and holier” observation of Easter. What might that practice look like for Latter-day Saints?

Neighbors quietly repair damage outside a bright chapel, reflecting calls for peace at the October 2025 General Conference.

When Peacemaking Meets Tragedy: General Conference ‘25

Public Square Staff5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

The Public Square community looks to the themes they learned from the October 2025 General Conference

A modern-day prophet in a chapel setting speaks with warmth and firmness to a small group, reflecting how modern-day prophets adapt tone but preserve truth.

What Changed in Prophetic Language, And What Never Will

Skyler Sorensen5 months ago07 mins

Has prophetic language softened? Yes, tone adapts to culture, but doctrine remains exacting and unchanged.

A family forms a circle representing the eternal unity of the family: a proclamation to the world.

The Family in Scripture: A Four-Year Study, One Central Truth

Carol Rice6 months ago6 months ago016 mins

What truth about family transcends time? The doctrine of the family is centered in Christ and consistent in scripture.

A girl stands in a quiet meadow at dawn with hand on heart, caught between reverence and the pull of faith and doubt

Navigating Your Faith Journey: Use Your Heart

Sam A. Hardy8 months ago8 months ago015 mins

How can you make sure your heart is in the right place on your faith journey? Start with sincerity.

A quiet, uncertain path evokes the emotional experience of navigating faith and doubt

Navigating Your Faith Journey: Questioning is Good

Sam A. Hardy9 months ago8 months ago018 mins

Is it okay to question? Yes, it can be an important part of your faith journey.

A scholar studies golden plates among ancient books, representing the connection between Nietzsche and Book of Mormon ideas.

Nietzsche and The Book of Mormon: Unexpected Philosophical Parallels

Ethan McGuire12 months ago015 mins

Can Latter-day Saint theology answer Nietzschean critiques? Both emphasize agency, power, and rejecting passivity.

People wandering in fog symbolizing the danger of spiritual drift

The Apostasy Next Door: Gnosticism, Narcissism, Now What?

Carol Rice2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

Is spiritual drift inevitable, or are there choices we can make that lead to increased vulnerability to extremism?

Historical painting symbolizing America's past struggles with political violence.

Moving toward Zion in an Age of Chaos

Lisa Bolin Hawkins2 years ago08 mins

How can society address political violence? By seeking common ground, supporting fair policies, and building community bonds, society can foster peace.

A Deeper Look Into the Power of Latter-day Saint Temples

Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Why do others see Latter-day Saints as so good? Delve into the power of the law of the gospel and how this covenant shapes the lives of Church members and helps them become more like Jesus Christ.

Are You a Missionary or a Culture Warrior?

Michael Westover3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Culture warriors promote combatively, while missionaries promote charitably to help others. Avoid being a culture warrior by prioritizing caring for others.