Dialogue
I Fled Post-Revolution Iran. I’m Worried for America.
Who guards freedom in polarized times? Civic doubt, pluralist respect, and local ties, not outrage, preserve liberty.
Leyla Mirmomen
December 17, 2025
Who guards freedom in polarized times? Civic doubt, pluralist respect, and local ties, not outrage, preserve liberty.
Can the state limit parental rights or define religion? The Court strengthens protections for faith in key rulings.
How can Latter-day Saints approach political polarization? They should embrace moderation, humility, and peace.
How did the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments transform the US Government? To maintain civil rights, they granted more power to the federal government.
What broke the post-9/11 unity? A patriotic renewal couldn’t withstand the rise of cultural and political fractures.
What lessons does Joseph Smith Jr.’s assassination teach? It warns of the danger of partisanship and media manipulation.
How does faith guide us through political turmoil? The Book of Mormon suggests peace through repentance and unity.
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring the dead. But it also reveals a history of conflict and the challenge of unity across U.S. history.
Latter-day Saints lack a dedicated civil rights group, leading to challenges in political and cultural advocacy
How can society address political violence? By seeking common ground, supporting fair policies, and building community bonds, society can foster peace.
What keeps poverty persistent despite government aid? Looking under our welfare myths, we find inefficiencies in welfare programs, challenges faced by the poor, and poorly placed welfare distribution.
The increase in poverty in the United States in Spring 2023 should be of concern to people of faith. The first step is to understand why this increase has happened.