Four Corners
December 6, 2020
Much has been written in recent years about what “Latter-day Saints believe” about LGBT issues – only a fraction of which accurately represents our true convictions. Tragically, even today, many are only familiar with these widespread distortions.
In a world where youth are increasingly inundated with sex, it’s not responsible, inspired leadership they need protection from.
A greater awareness of sexual pleasure is not enough to confront the serious challenges young people face navigating sexuality in America today.
That this thing called “sexuality” ought to dictate much of our lives is hardly questioned anymore, including among Christians. But is this right or true?
We often find ourselves profoundly shaped and grounded by secular liturgies without ever fully considering their logical, moral, or spiritual implications.
What is it about the idea that religious communities are motivated by love that is so surprising as to constitute front page news?
Ideas have consequences—big ones, personal ones. Patrick Deneen’s book Why Liberalism Failed laments the modern view of freedom, but what’s the alternative?
The central focus today on consent is not enough. Without seeing individuals as something more than an object of sexual gratification, people will continue to be hurt and misused.
