The Symphony of Protest: MLK’s I Have a Dream
How did Dr. King’s nonviolent approach shape America’s racial discourse? Through scripture and history, King’s “Dream” speech masterfully balanced moral integrity with a call for change.
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The Doctrine of Christ as a Roadmap to Restorative Racial Justice
Can faith lead to racial harmony? Latter-day Saint teachings, rooted in the Doctrine of Christ, present a spiritual pathway to reconciliation and echo MLK’s ideals.
Lost in a Sea of Pixels: Men, Pornography, and the Illusion of Control
Is pornography sabotaging men’s emotional connections and ability to experience authentic intimacy? These emotional consequences are often overlooked in mainstream discussions.
Iniquity or Inequity: What is Our Fundamental Problem?
Thoughtful people disagree on what exactly is the essential problem at the root of our societal woes—with some emphasizing the collective failure of certain groups and others highlighting the failings inside us all.
Beyond Color Blindness: Healing the Wounds of Racism
As Christians, we should work to “root out racism.” To get there, we must use empathy and engagement to not just stop racism but heal its wounds
BYU, Racism, and the Road to Social Ruin
What can a sacred text teach us about the central social strife of our times? Some reflections on BYU, race, and the need for improved intercultural literacy.
BYU-Duke Volleyball: More Healing or More Culture War?
When someone hears something that wasn’t said, it could be revealing a deeper pain. Recognizing that might provide a pathway to greater healing together.
More Apostolic Warnings Against Racism
Dallin H. Oaks, the second senior-most leader of The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke Tuesday at Ensign College with Clark Gilbert, the Commissioner of the Church’s educational system. Oaks said: “In...
Competing Plans For The Redemption of the World
One plan requires agency, the other requires power. Where have we seen this before? A few more thoughts on CRT, Christianity and BYU.
A Latina’s Response to ‘Honest Questions about CRT’
The message of the gospel of Christ makes some people uncomfortable and angry. That doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Maybe we should show a little more humble openness to what CRT can offer our understanding of the world?
Yes, We Really Do Need to Talk About Race
It’s not just folks on the political left who we’d love to go deeper in exploring meaningful questions. These are some of our questions for brothers and sisters on the political right as well.
Juneteenth and the Liberal Tradition
The principles of liberty, equality and honoring our common humanity are inconsistent with race prejudice. Those remain the best weapon ever formed against it, today as in 1865.
