Certainty is a Counterfeit Salvation
In a world that can be frightening and unstable, certain conviction can bring a measure of tangible comfort, whether or not it’s actually true.
Tag: Truth
What It’s Like to Be Cyberbullied
I was shocked after reviewing research on cyberbullying and then witnessing others go through it. But it wasn’t until I experienced it myself that I appreciated what it does to you.
BYU-Duke Volleyball: More Healing or More Culture War?
When someone hears something that wasn’t said, it could be revealing a deeper pain. Recognizing that might provide a pathway to greater healing together.
Truth teller vs. Propagandist: How to Tell the Difference
It’s surprisingly easy for people online to pretend to be someone they are not. Don’t be fooled. Learn how to spot a propagandist masquerading as a truth-teller.
Expressive Individualism and the Restored Gospel
The story we tell about the world as a whole (“worldview”) influences everything—including basic notions like truth, identity, belonging, and love. That’s true whether or not we’re aware of it, so let’s pay closer attention.
Associated Press, Make the Documents Public
A formal request that the AP make key source documents publicly available to confirm and back up serious allegations being made.
Is Personal Experience the Final Arbiter of Truth?
Personal responses to UBOH and the AP story have been correlated with underlying feelings about the Church. While somewhat predictable, this does raise serious questions about how to know the truth about any matter involving strong feelings.
Why Modesty Still Matters
No, women aren’t responsible for men’s thoughts. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to lay aside all morality standards.
Is Popular Discourse Set Up to Point Us Towards Truth?
It’s understandable why we take for granted that our national conversations about all sorts of things are orienting us towards the truth of the matter. But what if they’re not?
Holding the Tension of Truth and Love (and Where We All Get It a Little Wrong)
It’s common to see people focus almost exclusively on advocating “love” or defending “truth” in the LGBTQ+ / Latter-day Saint conversation. It’s far less common to see people holding both – a practice that involves a lot more stretching, discomfort, and potential breakthroughs for us all.
Why should I believe you? Why should you believe me?
Behind our beliefs, there looms the figure of Authority. Can we effectively evaluate the truth of a claim without dealing with what authority we trust?
Are We Pursuing Impossible Conversations?
How discussions are pre-loaded for failure.
