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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.

Talise Hirschi1 month ago09 mins

Can the gospel ease body shame in eating disorders? Love from God, purpose, and progress over perfection can aid healing.

Amanda Freebairn4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

What makes faith so difficult today? Cultural pathologizing has distorted doubt and weakened spiritual growth.

Skyline7 months ago012 mins

Why do people stay silent in disagreement? Many avoid disagreement due to empathy, anxiety, or flawed logic.

Hypatia8 months ago010 mins

Can the temple be a place of healing for sexual minorities? For one man, it offered peace, identity, and divine belonging.

C.D. Cunningham9 months ago08 mins

Does sacrifice still define family? The new Lilo & Stitch shifts to community care over self-denial.

Priscilla Davis9 months ago08 mins

When does discipleship lose conviction, courage, and clarity? When “niceness” is modeled for comfort and approval.

Skyline12 months ago09 mins

What is conflict? Conflict is not the same as contention. It is a neutral force that, when handled wisely, fosters growth and peace.

Carol Rice12 months ago07 mins

How do changes to a sacred symbol like the temple garment reveal deeper concerns about judgment, modesty, and identity within the faith community?

Mariah Proctor1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

Hannah Neeleman’s life calls into question whether fulfillment lies in freedom of choice—or others’ approval of it.

Jeffrey Reber1 year ago05 mins

This book explores the concept of feeling special as both a divine truth and a false sense of superiority over others.

Amanda Freebairn2 years ago11 months ago09 mins

A social media influencer finds fulfillment the way most women choose to. One journalist can’t let that stand.