Gospel Fare
How Modern Culture is Changing Our Idea of the Afterlife
Are eschatological discussions among Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints merely placeholders for culture war battles?
C.D. Cunningham
January 31, 2024
Are eschatological discussions among Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints merely placeholders for culture war battles?
Early Americans saw intelligence and love in tension. But Latter-day Saint doctrine understood God’s nature differently.
Fixed scripture often ossifies faith. The Church of Jesus Christ solves this by perpetual revelation through recognized prophets.
Some religiously affiliated individuals fall into fringe beliefs by exploiting vulnerabilities we all share—pain, doubt, and desire for enlightenment.
What defines a genuine spiritual experience? True spirituality is a journey beyond self, connecting deeply with the divine and extending concern to all.
Do Pope Francis’ reforms imperil Catholic teaching or update its delivery? This examination suggests various interpretations, underscoring tensions between flexibility and tradition that a synod may highlight but only a pontiff can resolve.
The Catholic Synod serves as a case study on hierarchical versus distributed authority. Latter-day Saints face similar debates, observing how inclusion and transparency can either strengthen or compromise a religious institution.
Other observers may be perplexed at all the Catholic clamor over a convening taking place this week. Let me provide some context from a Catholic lay perspective.
The General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a time for personal inspiration and reflection. What did our contributors and editors learn for themselves and their families?
Can we envision a God who says, “Do it again” after each vicarious act of service done in temples? Our Father doesn’t tire of saving souls. And neither should we.
When someone speaks openly against core doctrine in our faith community, concerns that arise in response are often portrayed as being “contentious,” in a way that silences those who object.
A Review of Makoto Fujimura’s Art and Faith: A Theology of Making