This past month there was a lot of activity at the United Nations as the General Assembly adopted the new Pact for the Future on Sept 22nd. This document has been promoted as UN 2.0 – to "transform global governance". Media coverage of “The Pact” has been mixed, some expressing elation and relief at its passage and others expressing deep concern.
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Bari Weiss: A Year of Revelations for Israel
We expected Hamas to try to kill Jews. We didn’t expect Americans to celebrate when they did.
The Marks of a “Cult”
A couple of weeks ago, I noticed the assertion of an anti-Mormon — currently an atheist, if I’m not mistaken — that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is “one hundred percent” a “cult.” This caught my attention for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that I’ve actually published on the pejorative use of the word cult.
Peacemaker Habits: Boost Your Learning, Strengthen Relationships
All around the world, political discourse has turned ugly—with a frequent focus on sophomoric and polarizing name-calling rather than a mature discussion of policy differences. How did we get to this place?
How Couples Perceive the Influence of God in Their Marriage
How do religious couples perceive God in their relationship? They report seeing divine purpose, strength, and unity.
Ragpickers: Among the Most Desperate People on Earth
What is a ragpicker? Most people in America have no idea. I know I didn’t—until I had the opportunity to go to the rag-picking district of New Delhi. It is a trip I can never forget.
BYU completes first-ever campus-wide sustainability assessment, earns distinction
Every year, BYU makes 2,000 tons of mulch: grass clippings, wood chips and food scraps that sequester carbon, reduce organic waste and save the university money. It’s an effort that often goes unnoticed, and it’s one of many highlighted in a new report on sustainability at BYU.
