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The Book Banning Brouhaha

C.D. Cunningham4 years ago3 years ago013 mins

Compared to conservative parents accused of trying to “ban books,” librarians making preemptive restrictions on other books are seen as “doing their job.” Can this conversation be rescued from its political skew?

Unraveling Trust in the North American Church

Tom Stringham4 years ago3 years ago011 mins

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.

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How CRT and Classical Liberalism Collide

Max Halsey4 years ago2 years ago018 mins

Most people seem not to appreciate how deeply some of the popular ideas advanced by advocates of Critical Race Theory conflict with the foundations of liberal democracy. More, not less, attention needs to be given to this disconnect.

The Doctrine of Christ is Not Racist

Public Square Staff5 years ago4 years ago013 mins

Like the accusations against its history, some have insisted the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ has racism “embedded” within it. Are those making this claim aware of what the Church actually teaches?

Not Who We Are…Right?

Public Square Staff5 years ago3 years ago09 mins

If it’s true yesterday “did not reflect the core of who we are as Americans,” the siege of our nation’s capital does say something about who many of us are becoming. Is this just another step on a downward spiral, or could it become a legitimate turning point for our nation’s trajectory?