Truth and Love in Harmony: The Parley Pratt Theology
Early Americans saw intelligence and love in tension. But Latter-day Saint doctrine understood God’s nature differently.
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A Plea to Librarians
In our increasingly divisive country, public libraries stand as one of the few neutral civic spaces. But pervasive ideological tilt may prove a death knell. Librarians, however, can save the library as a sanctuary for all.
The Lived Reality of Latter-day Saints’ Open Canon
Fixed scripture often ossifies faith. The Church of Jesus Christ solves this by perpetual revelation through recognized prophets.
Congratulations, You’re Probably Being Exalted
The contrast between Protestants’ concept of salvation and Latter-day Saints’ developmental exaltation reveals a process, but an assured one.
Kaleidoscope of Knowledge: The Mosaic of Faith and Reason
Alma provides a striking counterpoint to passive and popular notions of faith—pointing to a faith that grows, moves, and changes us.
Seeing Isn’t Believing: An Evidence-Based Approach to Faith
In our discussions of faith and knowledge, we tend to accept popular American conventions that position faith as a placeholder for knowing.
And Not One Soul Shall Feel Excluded
Principled inclusion can and should be a welcome part of Christian discipleship. But like all virtues, this one can be exaggerated to the point that it is no longer a virtue at all.
How Presumptuous Certainty Stokes Radicalization
When we free our beliefs from the constraints and obligations of truth, we lose our greatest defense against toxic polarization.
My truth? Your truth? No truth?
The dwindling sense of a common pursuit of truth is contributing to a deteriorating public discourse. Maybe it’s time to stand up for the truth about truth.
Questioning the Certainties of a Secular World
Doubts about faith are everywhere. But little scrutiny goes to taken-for-granted secular assumptions that set the stage for these same doubts. Why is that?
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