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Workers harvesting wheat, an allegory for 'Should I Serve a Mission?'
Gospel Fare

Implications of Latter-day Saint Missions for Young Women

When Latter-day Saint women ask, ‘Should I serve a mission?’ they’re looking at a transformative journey. Mission service refines their personal growth, broadens academic horizons, and cultivates professional skills.

Education

Stop Calling Concerned Parents Haters

Many parents have sincere concerns about sexually explicit and violent books in schools. A new open letter disregards these, perpetuating a dishonest narrative accusing these parents of being motivated by hatred and fear of minority groups.

Ben Pacini with Dallin Crump on Student Loan Forgiveness and the State of Higher Education
Radical Civility

Student Loan Forgiveness and the State of Higher Education

I discuss President Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness policy with a good friend, Dallin Crump. We uncover the ins and outs of the policy, the implications it has, and other potential solutions to the deeper issue.

News Media

The Grace of the Open Movement

Amidst legitimate concerns about what’s available online, let’s not miss the grace of a stirring democratization of knowledge unfolding right before our eyes.

Gospel Fare

Teach It Freely Unto Your Children

Children deserve to learn true doctrine enthusiastically and often, both at home and at church. We fail them if we’re ashamed or hesitant.

History

Our Worship of the New

Modern minds tend to exult in new ideas—while scoffing at those of the past. Could that hubris help explain some of our crises today?

Ben Pacini on the Politicization of History
Radical Civility

The Politicization of History

I discuss the politicization of history and how it applies in education with a couple of history educators. We also consider Christopher Columbus with historical

Education

Independent Thinking, Conformity, and Democracy in Education

It’s a good thing to aspire for truth and “correct” thinking. But when the immediate aim of education is to ensure students think in the right way, it’s far too easy to begin infringing on the democratic ideals that make true education joyful and life-changing.

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