The Continuous, Habitual Struggle for Peace
How can conflict be redeemed? The answer is slow, practiced love that resists pride and chooses reconciliation.
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We’re Not All That Divided: The Myth of a Nation Split in Half
Is polarization as deep as it looks? Outrage incentives distort perception, hiding broad agreement on key reforms.
Disagreement: Three Steps toward Relationship Conservation
What saves relationships so they can endure disputes? Separating issues, practicing repair, and meeting deeper needs renew peace.
When Loved Ones Leave the Church: Holding to Faith in a Fractured Family
Can faith survive family fracture? Yes, with conviction, grace, and hope shaped by discipleship.
Disagreements Bring Balance: When Silence Isn’t Peace
Why do people stay silent in disagreement? Many avoid disagreement due to empathy, anxiety, or flawed logic.
Listening to Women—or Listening Through the Narrative We Prefer?
What does it mean to listen to women in faith communities? It means discerning voice from ideological demand.
From Babel to the UN: How Semantic Confusion Undermines Peace—and the Radical Power of Clarity
Why can’t we understand each other? Language divides when meaning drifts, and peace begins with clarity.
Peacemaking, Redefined: Why Civility Feels So Radical
Can humor and science help heal divisions? A unique approach reveals empathy and connection as keys to peacemaking.
Cancel Culture Home Brew: Political Self-Care or Dangerous Games?
Should politics supersede family bonds? No. Forgiveness and respect in families sustain both unity and society.
How The Media’s Nazi Comparisons Fan the Flames of Division
Do Latter-day Saints favor Nazi ideology? Dangerous analogies distort history and polarize conversations.
The Great Idea of America: Lessons from a Mixed-Politics Marriage
Can opposing political views coexist in personal relationships? Absolutely, with active listening and genuine respect.
Truth, Lies, and The Battle For Authenticity in Politics
Do truth and reality still matter in politics? Postmodernism distorts truth, while others assert blunt reality.