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Tag: Empathy

Woman with Blond Hair & Kid in a Messy Kitchen | What Was Ruby Franke's Religion? | Rube Franke: The Obsession w/ a False Image
News Media

Influenced: The Troubling Familiarity of Ruby Franke’s Story

Shaken by Ruby Franke’s story? That discomfort can be a call for self-reflection. Her case reveals how the obsession with image can distort values and lead to devastating choices.

Carol Rice March 12, 2025
A sky with sun and moon symbolizes how conflict management allows opposing forces to coexist in harmony.
Dialogue

Conflict is Natural: How We Mistake Discomfort for Destruction

What is conflict? Conflict is not the same as contention. It is a neutral force that, when handled wisely, fosters growth and peace.

Skyline March 10, 2025
A woman’s quiet kindness contrasts with political fervor, echoing The Peacegiver’s lesson that true change comes through love, not slogans.
Book Club

The Secret to Saving Society? It’s Not More Activism

Can division and strife be overcome? Conflict ends when hearts change. Turning to Christ heals relationships and fosters lasting peace.

Brianna Holmes March 5, 2025
An act of empathy confronts judgment, representing the impact of LDS garment changes.
Gospel Fare

Judgment, Modesty, and Identity: Navigating Reactions to Garment Changes

How do changes to a sacred symbol like the temple garment reveal deeper concerns about judgment, modesty, and identity within the faith community?

Carol Rice March 3, 2025
A peaceful riverbank in Arkansas highlights ancestral roots and spiritual journeys.
Family Matters

Gathered in Grace: Finding Home in Arkansas

How can ancestry illuminate identity? By connecting spiritually, physically, and emotionally with family roots.

Carol Rice February 19, 2025
A staged romance on a movie set highlights the artificial love portrayed in the best romance movies today.
Pop Culture

Love at the Movies: Why Romance is Dead, but Hollywood Pretends Otherwise

Is romance still central in film? Modern movies downplay commitment, rush intimacy, and present love as just another life accessory. Filmmakers focus on personal growth, reducing love to a subplot rather than a driving force.

C.D. Cunningham February 14, 2025
A person calmly sitting by a river, symbolizing controlling anger through mindful breathing and emotional reflection.
Dialogue

The Art of Peacemaking: Controlling Anger by Bridging Logic and Emotion

What role does emotional control play in peacemaking? Managing anger allows logic to guide solutions effectively.

Skyline February 12, 2025
A father kneels with his child in a church, evoking hope and the value of special needs resources.
Gospel Fare

The Struggles and Grace of Raising a Special Needs Child with the Help of Faith

What role does faith play in supporting families of children with disabilities? It provides hope, love, and guidance.

Ray Alston February 5, 2025
A figure absorbed by technology, ignoring nature, symbolizing the extinction of experience in modern life.
Technology

The Epidemic of Excarnation: What We Lose When We Forget Our Flesh

Can convenience replace humanity? ‘The Extinction of Experience’ argues tech robs us of embodied, meaningful lives.

Corey Landon Wozniak January 24, 2025
A dinner scene shows how an olive branch and conflict resolution skills can bridge divides.
Dialogue

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.

Skyline January 17, 2025
A client enclosed in a fragile glass box symbolizes the risks of validation in therapy.
Mental Health

When Safe Spaces Aren’t Safe: How Unconditional Acceptance Can Stifle Growth

Are safe spaces truly safe? Growth requires loving confrontation, not echo chambers or blind acceptance.

Brianna Holmes January 15, 2025
A bridge scene showcasing dialogue and the conciliatory strength of Latter-day Saint voices in fostering unity.
Editorials

Our Year in Review: When Moderation Sparks the Loudest Debate

Our year in review: A thriving faith community built on collaboration, debate, and shared values.

Public Square Staff January 3, 2025
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