Dialogue
I Fled Post-Revolution Iran. I’m Worried for America.
Who guards freedom in polarized times? Civic doubt, pluralist respect, and local ties, not outrage, preserve liberty.
Leyla Mirmomen
December 17, 2025
Who guards freedom in polarized times? Civic doubt, pluralist respect, and local ties, not outrage, preserve liberty.
Constitutional conflicts can arise when religious language and behavior take an aggressive and domineering posture toward government and society as a whole.
Can the state limit parental rights or define religion? The Court strengthens protections for faith in key rulings.
What would it take to form a more perfect union? Rejecting outrage, loving neighbors, and renewing civic and spiritual bonds.
Hannah Neeleman’s life calls into question whether fulfillment lies in freedom of choice—or others’ approval of it.
Is freedom purely external? True freedom comes from inner strength and spiritual liberation, not political victories.
Are we electing presidents for the right reasons? Protecting the Constitution is their duty, not policy debates.
What role does faith play in corporate success? Embracing religion in DEI initiatives fosters belonging and progress.
How do Latter-day Saints navigate the US Constitution and their faith’s history? It’s a complex picture with both gratitude and warnings.
What makes This Is The Place so special? It represents the pioneers, their struggles, diversity, and the quest for freedom.
Does freedom mean doing what we want? Real freedom and autonomy comes from knowing and living higher moral truths.
Is academic freedom compromised at religious universities like BYU? To the contrary, BYU’s religious mission creates an environment of academic freedom rare among U.S. Universities.