Gospel Fare
The Day the Blame Game Named My Sister
What ends othering and blame? Loyal defense of family, respect across faiths, and small acts of shared service.
Timothy Smith
December 5, 2025
What ends othering and blame? Loyal defense of family, respect across faiths, and small acts of shared service.
Latter-day Saints can help create a safe haven for refugees. Their extensive support system can help create successful integrations.
It would help if we understood some of the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict that popular slogans ignore.
Does pursuing vengeance serve justice? In many cases, it prolongs and multiplies conflict, harming innocents.
Can humanity conquer its divisions? Unity and deep compassion are essential for global healing
For eight years in Jerusalem, a family observes the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Israel’s survival hinges on military might, while Palestinians face leaders’ corruption. The struggle muddies right and wrong for both.
If you watched the Oscars last night you might have noticed that many of the nominees and attendees were wearing blue ribbons. They were supporting the UN Refugee Agency With Refugees campaign. This is a coalition of individuals, universities, faith-based organizations, youth groups and businesses that provide help to refugees and asylum seekers. The visual message of the ribbons is to say that everyone has a right to safety, wherever they are.
Among the interesting details in LDS Daily’s stellar reporting today is about a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse that is being used to house and support refugees leaving the country. The baptismal font has been adapted to be used as a shower, and local church members come to the building every day to help clean. https://news-uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/places-of-refuge-from-the-storm Latter-day Saint Meetinghouse in Ukraine Used as Refugee Station This is an important article highlighting the ways we can in our own small spheres make a big difference in helping the lives of others. A full list of efforts the Church is making in helping with the current refugee situation can be found at the Church’s newsroom.
Are all refugees welcome, or only the ones who look like us?