Media Framing in the Wade Christofferson Case
Chicago media tied a crime case to church scandal. But did the reported facts justify that leap?
C.D. Cunningham
March 31, 2026
Chicago media tied a crime case to church scandal. But did the reported facts justify that leap?
Religion is rarely comfortable or luxurious—it’s a workshop where God shows up in the space between imperfect people.
What is the movie Heretic all about? This article answers key questions about the plot, themes, and religious critique.
Was the CES Letter an honest plea for answers? Rather than a sincere letter, it was a calculated deception to undermine faith.
The Catholic Synod serves as a case study on hierarchical versus distributed authority. Latter-day Saints face similar debates, observing how inclusion and transparency can either strengthen or compromise a religious institution.
Why is a diverse group of religious parents suing a Maryland School District? They’re teaching a new religion in the classroom.
Is seeker sensitivity in churches a solution or a trap? There is a paradox that increasingly inclusive doctrines lead to both orthodox and progressive departures. There is an honest Latter-day Saint approach.
Are Latter-day Saints more prone to child abuse? Research reveals that the community has significantly lower abuse rates due to effective protective measures.
Is it okay in these competing visions of the world’s problems (and solutions) for any one of us to make a serious mistake? If so, what is to be done about us?
Kevin Singer recently wrote an article for Religion Unplugged where he discusses whether spirituality could have anything to do with the mental well-being of our Gen Z population. He shares new research showing a strong connection between religiosity and emotional and mental health well-being. While the percentage of those questioned who consider themselves religious or spiritual is quite high, the number of those who belong to any kind of religion is low. Could the loss of meaning and community associated with organized religion be partially responsible for our present mental health crisis? Could organized religion be a key component to our well being? And how can church leaders, help the young recognize the mental health benefits of ongoing faithfulness?
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.
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.