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Please Don’t Be My Ally – Allies vs. Advocates for Christ

Sit Down With Sky and Amanda2 years ago01 mins

Sit Down With Sky & Amanda: “Please Don’t Be My Ally – Allies vs. Advocates for Christ” In this compelling episode, our hosts delve into the multifaceted challenges surrounding LGBTQ+ issues within religious communities. The spotlight is on the limitations of moral relativism and the tendency for church members to adopt this approach. They explore vital questions, such as how church members should ideally handle LGBTQ+ issues and whether there’s an alternative to the term “ally”. Moreover, the episode dissects why so many individuals lean toward a relativistic approach to morality in these contexts and suggests ways to combat it. Consider alongside the article “The Illusion of Neutrality”

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The Symphony of Protest: MLK’s I Have a Dream

Joshua Lee2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

How did Dr. King’s nonviolent approach shape America’s racial discourse? Through scripture and history, King’s “Dream” speech masterfully balanced moral integrity with a call for change.

Rethinking Righteousness in the Shadow of War

Patrick Mason3 years ago1 year ago024 mins

What does the Ukraine War mean in Latter-day Saint Christian ethics? Latter-day Saints view all violence, even justified self-defense, as an aberration from divine love and affection, underscoring the call for universal repentance and reconciliation.

Radical Civility

Latter-day Saints and White Christian Nationalism

Benjamin Pacini3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

I sit down with Carl Cranney and Christopher Cunningham to talk about white christian nationalism, which is making the rounds in the news. We discuss what the Latter-day Saint response should be to the phenomenon, and how we’re really doing on things. We also talk about two recent articles, one by Christopher in Public Square Magazine, and another by Dr. Taylor Petrey in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Guardian Angel Theories: A Heavenly Haven for Hasty Thinking

Richard Williams3 years ago2 years ago011 mins

Many gravitate to theories that refuse outside critique. These prevent the important processes of discussion that are required for a healthy society.

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A Match Made in Heaven: Uniting Christianity and Marital Sexuality

Misha Crawford3 years ago2 years ago011 mins

Pop culture shows the married sex lives of religious people as dull and boring, if existent at all. But the research paints a dramatically different picture.

White. Christian. Nationalism.

C.D. Cunningham3 years ago3 years ago018 mins

Is this really the greatest threat to American democracy, or is something else going on?

Trusting God to See Our Whole Heart

M. David Huston4 years ago3 years ago09 mins

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.

Don’t You Dare Say “Woman”

Amanda Freebairn4 years ago3 years ago08 mins

As we are encouraged towards language like “pregnant person,” “birthing person,” and “menstruators” in the name of greater inclusivity, you have to wonder whether those identifying primarily as “woman” or “mother” are feeling included too?

An Anti-Racism That Unites Us

Benjamin Pacini4 years ago3 years ago018 mins

The first in a series of articles on unity, belonging, and striving toward the just society–known in restorationist doctrine as “Zion.”

Jesus All Around Us

Marian Edmonds Allen4 years ago3 years ago08 mins

If you look close enough, the influence of that baby born in Bethlehem is all around us. I rejoice in how the life of Jesus continues to change our world today.