Guardian Angel Theories: A Heavenly Haven for Hasty Thinking
Many gravitate to theories that refuse outside critique. These prevent the important processes of discussion that are required for a healthy society.
Tag: Latter-day Saints
J. K. Rowling’s Witch Trials: The Pull of Fundamentalism
The controversies swirling around JK Rowling illustrate that fundamentalist thinking is not unique to the religious right.
Most Religious Groups Support Abortion
Nearly 2/3 of Americans support legal abortion, This even includes religious Americans. The outliers are white evangelicals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Latter-day Saints and Hispanic...
Have Progressives Really Won this Contest of Ideas?
A response to Patrick Mason on gender and sexuality, with suggested readings for those unfamiliar with the robust rationale for Biblical marriage provided by Latter-day Saints and many scholars.
The Wheat and Tares Parable in the Social Media Age
Are Latter-day Saints obligated not to judge religious influencers? Or might they be commanded to do exactly that?
Is Our Exercise of Agency Always Intentional?
When we equate agency with being merely choice, we miss out on how human agency manifests in rich ways that are not always conscious and deliberately chosen.
When Therapy Subverts Change
Americans love to feel validated and explore external influences on their circumstances. Yet these therapeutic activities, when overdone, can sideline and subvert the value of personal change.
Scary Stories to Tell About the Saints
On this Halloween, let’s relish for a moment a modern-day classic. A real barnburner. Maybe you’ve heard it going around?
Why is National Media Obsessed with Latter-day Saint Sexuality?
Isn’t it a little strange how fixated some national journalists have become with unsubstantiated rumors about Latter-day Saint sexuality? This isn’t the first time.
A Latter-day Saint Case for Evan McMullin
Evan McMullin is committed to the ideals that founded our American republic—and embodies both an independence and bipartisan cooperation our country dearly needs. He’s also unwilling to excuse, rationalize or justify the real threats to democracy our former president represents.
A Latter-day Saint Case for Mike Lee
Senator Lee is guided by constitutional principles and a pragmatic approach to national issues and former President Trump. I trust his character and know that he sees the real threats from the radical left.
It’s Not Loving to Mislead People About Reality
When prophets have spoken unanimously and consistently, a “stupor of thought” is far more likely indicative of resisting truth than signaling enlightenment to see beyond it.
