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A young latter-day saint mom sits in her kitchen reads an article reflecting anti-mormon media bias on her phone.

The Ethics of Contempt

C.D. Cunningham1 week ago3 days ago01 min

A reported feature on “Mormon aesthetics” trades curiosity for sneer—and faith for folklore.

A Clarion Call to Truth: Faith, Journalism, and the Public Square in 2025

Robert Dudfield2 months ago05 mins

What does honest coverage of Latter-day Saints require? Curiosity, primary sources, and dignity, not caricature.

Reconciliation on cold steps suggests Surviving Mormonism’s theme of meeting criticism with human warmth.

Attention Is Cheap. Love Is Expensive. It’s Worth It

Matthew Sailors3 months ago012 mins

Should Saints treat critics as teachers? Yes: love first, listen carefully, defend truth with grace.

A modern female reporter in flashy clothes intrudes at a Latter-day Saint temple while others wait respectfully, illustrating journalism ethics.

Consent not Curiosity: WSJ’s Double Standard on the Sacred

C.D. Cunningham6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Did WSJ cross ethical lines on sacred rites? Yes, consent prevails, context was missing, and naming rules were ignored.

A polished figure reflects distorted truths to an adoring audience, symbolizing the antichrist's last days.

How Conspiracy Thinking Is Prepping the World for the Antichrist

Dan Ellsworth10 months ago015 mins

Can conspiracy thinking pave the way for the Antichrist? Yes—it distorts truth, fuels delusion, and prepares minds to worship lies as wonders.

Woman in a Dress Looking at Light in a Dark Sky | Missionary Stories Similar to the Heretic Movie

Heretic in Real Life: A Missionary’s True Story of Survival and Faith

Lauren Willardson1 year ago11 months ago015 mins

Can Hollywood portray faith responsibly? A survivor’s story reveals the real risks faced by missionaries worldwide.

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Heretic Movie: All Your Questions Answered

Public Square Staff1 year ago1 year ago014 mins

What is the movie Heretic all about? This article answers key questions about the plot, themes, and religious critique.

Associated Press Embarrasses Itself in Conference Coverage

C.D. Cunningham2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

AP’s coverage of the Latter-day Saints misses the mark, showcasing bias and a lack of religious literacy

The wake of a boat representing the effects of the Tim Ballard allegations

In the Wake of Scandal: Tim Ballard and the Latter-day Saints

C.D. Cunningham2 years ago2 years ago012 mins

When heroes like Tim Ballard face allegations, it shakes public trust and prompts reevaluation of beliefs. The fallibility of influencers, especially within religious communities, reveals the danger of elevating individuals over core principles.

A man investigates a church ignoring the infestation around him, symbolizing the fixation on the Church of Jesus Christ’s transparency.

The Latter-day Saints The Washington Post Forgot

Public Square Staff2 years ago010 mins

While the Washington Post sheds light on the Church of Jesus Christ’s finances, it overlooks key perspectives, instead allowing our critics to speak for us.

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The “Mormon” Headline: Media’s Lucrative Obsession with Latter-day Saints

C.D. Cunningham3 years ago1 year ago011 mins

Delve into an intriguing journey from the historical ‘Mormon Question’ to the recent ’60 Minutes’ financial allegations. Uncover how media biases shape our perceptions of Latter-day Saints.

Our Eagerness to Scandalize

Public Square Staff3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

The events of this last week bear witness to something troubling all right—but it’s not quite the trouble you’ve been hearing about in the national media or on Twitter.