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Consent not Curiosity: WSJ’s Double Standard on the Sacred
Did WSJ cross ethical lines on sacred rites? Yes, consent prevails, context was missing, and naming rules were ignored.
C.D. Cunningham
September 4, 2025
Did WSJ cross ethical lines on sacred rites? Yes, consent prevails, context was missing, and naming rules were ignored.
Why did superhero films abandon origin stories? Because we don’t want to become heroes. We want them to just show up.
What if gossip isn’t always harmful? When rooted in empathy, it becomes a path to deeper relationships.
Is romance still central in film? Modern movies downplay commitment, rush intimacy, and present love as just another life accessory. Filmmakers focus on personal growth, reducing love to a subplot rather than a driving force.
Can Netflix’s ‘American Primeval’ justify its fictional Brigham Young? No, it fosters cultural bias under artistic license.
Can a film be both fun and moral? Great family films require virtue, moral clarity, and timeless values.
Does Hulu’s ‘Secret Lives’ challenge patriarchy or mock faith? It sensationalizes shallow performances and cheap drama.
How are Latter-day Saints misrepresented on TV? Prevailing stereotypes and lack of diversity persist in the media.
How do we know what news to trust, particularly in election seasons? Skepticism plays one part, but we also must learn how to trust responsibly.
Delve into an intriguing journey from the historical ‘Mormon Question’ to the recent ’60 Minutes’ financial allegations. Uncover how media biases shape our perceptions of Latter-day Saints.
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.
While violence, such as that this weekend, is certainly senseless, we must try our best to explain it so that we can take a holistic approach to reducing violence and build durable peace.