A Kingdom Not of This World: Beyond Red and Blue
Policy fights keep turning neighbors into enemies. What does the politics of love demand from both sides of the political divide?
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Church Communications in Times of Crisis
Calls grow for an official statement after ICE actions. Why might church HQ stay silent on local politics?
We’re Not All That Divided: The Myth of a Nation Split in Half
Is polarization as deep as it looks? Outrage incentives distort perception, hiding broad agreement on key reforms.
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.
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.
Did Murder Become a Meme? What Online Reactions to Charlie Kirk Reveal About Us
Did murder become a meme? Political hatred distorts compassion, but peacemaking offers hope.
Latter-day Saints at Liberalism’s Crossroads: A Response to Hancock
Can Latter-day Saints engage liberalism without compromise? Faith can lead with courage rather than fear.
How Conspiracy Thinking Is Prepping the World for the Antichrist
Can conspiracy thinking pave the way for the Antichrist? Yes—it distorts truth, fuels delusion, and prepares minds to worship lies as wonders.
The Great Idea of America: Lessons from a Mixed-Politics Marriage
Can opposing political views coexist in personal relationships? Absolutely, with active listening and genuine respect.
A Plea to Librarians
In our increasingly divisive country, public libraries stand as one of the few neutral civic spaces. But pervasive ideological tilt may prove a death knell. Librarians, however, can save the library as a sanctuary for all.
Sound of Freedom: A Movie, A Mirror
What does the Sound of Freedom Controversy reveal? It showcases a profound cultural discord, fueled by the media and cognitive biases, overshadowing our shared objectives.
Bridging The Narrative Divide
It takes faith to earnestly consider one another’s stories and courage to examine our own. But how else can we find greater unity amidst mounting discord?