The Limits of Empathy: Why Feeling Isn’t Always Knowing
Is empathy always good? Without scrutiny, it feeds bias, but with reality testing, it grounds compassion in truth.
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The Fantasy of Forever: The Danger Behind Biological Immortality
Does living forever lead to wisdom? Without grace, it distorts identity, erodes desire, and hollows the soul.
Taking Rauch’s Liberalism Seriously: A Response to Patterson
Do polite compromises secure faith’s future in liberal democracy? They don’t; doctrine must guide law and civic life.
How We Lost Faith in the Hero’s Beginning
Why did superhero films abandon origin stories? Because we don’t want to become heroes. We want them to just show up.
Constitutional Fidelity in an Age of Personality Politics
Should judges defy the president for the Constitution? True fidelity means law over personal allegiance.
What If Gossip Isn’t a Sin—But a Skill in Peacemaking?
What if gossip isn’t always harmful? When rooted in empathy, it becomes a path to deeper relationships.
Influenced: The Troubling Familiarity of Ruby Franke’s Story
Shaken by Ruby Franke’s story? That discomfort can be a call for self-reflection. Her case reveals how the obsession with image can distort values and lead to devastating choices.
In the Image of God: What Our Bodies Reveal About Divine Design
The Family Proclamation affirms the sacredness of the body and the divine design and purpose of gender.
Counterfeit Companion: The Dangerous Allure of Digital Companions
Why do AI companions pose a threat? They draw individuals into self-focused worlds, replacing genuine connection with emotional detachment.
December Book Club: Who Is Truth?
Truth as a Person, Jesus Christ, reshapes how we approach revelation, moving us beyond contemporary ideological frameworks.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Family Movie
Can a film be both fun and moral? Great family films require virtue, moral clarity, and timeless values.
The 9 Groups of Latter-day Saint Voters
What motivates Latter-day Saints’ votes? Faith, morality, and pragmatism drive choices across political lines.