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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.

Reporters sift redacted pages after the Epstein files release.

The Conspiracy That Wasn’t

C.D. Cunningham2 weeks ago06 mins

The Epstein files provide a stress test for decades of anti-Mormon conspiracy theories. What can believers and critics alike take from the lack of damning church revelations?

A public library after school, teens playing board games at a table, a phone basket on a counter, bookshelves behind, sunlight through windows, relaxed faces and conversation. Social media regulation pairs with offline institutions that make real community easier.

Less Feed, More Life

C.D. Cunningham4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

What would help Americans scroll less? Friction, privacy limits, and offline defaults could shift behavior at scale.

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.

Alt Description: A quiet town hall echoes Iran Revolution democracy lessons as phones and surveillance overshadow dialogue.

I Fled Post-Revolution Iran. I’m Worried for America.

Leyla Mirmomen2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Who guards freedom in polarized times? Civic doubt, pluralist respect, and local ties, not outrage, preserve liberty.

A doctor addresses a tense crowd in a lecture hall, capturing the conflict around trust in medical expertise.

Primum Non Nocere: A Berlin Museum’s Warning Against Silence

Antonio Westphalen2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

How can trust in medical science survive? By challenging misinformation, backing credible health bodies, and protecting patients.

Co-viewing at the table turns study time into connection

Parenting in the Glow: Reckoning with “Screen Time” Childhood

Esther Bennett3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

How can tech help rather than harm? When parents are present with their children and set fair rules, they tend to see steadier moods and behavior.

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 street memorial symbolizing reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death.

Did Murder Become a Meme? What Online Reactions to Charlie Kirk Reveal About Us

Amanda Freebairn5 months ago06 mins

Did murder become a meme? Political hatred distorts compassion, but peacemaking offers hope.

A young woman’s visible faith message on her clothing reflects public devotion and Mormon church growth.

Faith on Their Sleeves: How Christian Merch Signals a Generational Return to Belief

Carol Rice7 months ago09 mins

Is there actually a quiet comeback to religion? Faith is showing up on hoodies, playlists, and TikTok, challenging the narrative that religion is dead.