Is Religion More Popular Than Ever: The 21st Century’s New Religion
Delve into the rise of an unprecedented faith—a blend of social justice, modern philosophies, and digital age rituals, transforming spiritual practice.
Tag: Excommunication
Ten Ways the AP Abuse Article Misrepresented the Evidence
I was surprised by how many discrepancies I found when comparing Rezendes’ AP article with the actual court documents. Here is a comprehensive list of contrasts between the two.
Some Thoughts on Helping Vulnerable Children
We need to carefully weigh the complex factors that put children at risk of abuse against satisfying narratives of institutional treachery.
Ten Ways “Under the Banner of Heaven” Defames the Church of Jesus Christ
Despite lauding its own exquisite accuracy, there are many profound misrepresentations in the new series, which together paint a damning picture of not simply two deranged individuals, but of an entire faith community.
Unraveling Trust in the North American Church
Latter-day Saints enjoy high levels of social trust in their communities thanks to shared beliefs and values. This is a blessing, but it has made us vulnerable to bad actors who misrepresent their beliefs.
Excommunication as a Protection Against Spiritual Violence
When someone is harming others’ faith, is it “spiritual violence” to excommunicate them? Or not to?
Should a Church Pay Damages For Reporting Abuse to the Police?
Priority has rightly gone on supporting and protecting victims of abuse. Protestations from perpetrators should be taken seriously, even when they are unfair.
