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Hot War, Cold Hearts: Living in an “Unhinged” World

Stephen M. Jones2 years ago2 years ago011 mins

Can humanity conquer its divisions? Unity and deep compassion are essential for global healing

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Reinterpreting the Good Samaritan in Today’s Immigration Debate

Jacob Christensen2 years ago11 months ago010 mins

Humanitarianism versus Christianity: a critique of modern interpretations of the Good Samaritan in immigration debates.

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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”

Is Our Heavenly Mother Conversation Drawing People To Christ?

Carol Rice3 years ago014 mins

Anytime we draw extra attention to any particular truth in the gospel panorama, there is a natural risk of decentering or even unmooring our focus on Christ. Raising a few final questions about Bethany & McArthur’s article earlier this week.

Draping Yourself in a Rainbow Flag Doesn’t Help Me Feel Loved

Jeff Bennion4 years ago3 years ago031 mins

Journalists at Church-owned media who promote Pride Month material may not realize how confusing and discouraging it can be for active members like me.

How to Speak the ‘Whole Language’ of Jesus

Samuel B. Hislop4 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Can followers of Christ speak the “whole language” without considering the entirety of the very language of Jesus that makes us whole? A review of Fr. Gregory Boyle’s book, The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness.

Tales of the Texas Blackout

Evelyn Hornbarger5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Messages of light emerging from darkness are so common as to be almost cliché. Until you experience it yourself. Like I did in an unusually cold, isolated Texas in February.

Saving Meghan’s Fairytale

Public Square Staff5 years ago4 years ago08 mins

All across the globe, people have different theories of what went wrong with the Meghan and Harry fairytale. Most explanations, however, offer little hope of any redemption from the mess. There is one notable exception.

International Women’s Day: Let’s Do More Than Just Celebrate

Susan Madsen5 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Proposals to advance greater gender equity and equality are often written off by conservatives as a “liberal” thing. But why? Respected scholar makes the case for a broader view on International Women’s Day.

Deepening Empathy, Compassion, and Understanding Through Reading, Part 2

Lisa Bolin Hawkins5 years ago3 years ago020 mins

More empathy for the difficulties, fears, and frustrations of others ought to help us move forward together despite political differences. These eleven books have helped me deepen my understanding of poverty in America.