It’s always a bit breathtaking in 2020 when legitimate religious news organizations publish columns and articles that sound like they came straight out of 19th Century anti-Latter-day Saint screeds. But such was a recent piece from Anna Abbott, a National Catholic Register blogger based in Massachusetts.
Opinion
More Opinion Features
Opinion: Criticism of the church’s COVID-19 aid was premature
We believe that it’s important to hold institutions to account. But it’s worth wondering whether these writers took the time to inquire about the scope of church relief efforts prior to publishing criticisms.
BYU Honor Code Controversy: An Alumna’s Take
Last week the Church updated the General Handbook and released it to the membership at large. In conjunction with this BYU released some changes to its Honor Code concerning homosexual behavior, which have caused a lot of confusion and have given BYU more press than it probably should have.
Deseret News Op Ed: Romney and the paradox of political courage
The fallout after Sen. Mitt Romney’s vote on Wednesday to convict the president on the charge he abused his power in the Ukraine scandal uncovered a disappointing political paradox: An electorate that craves political courage is frustrated by politicians who exhibit just that.
Why a Former “Trans” Kid Pleads with Utah Officials “Don’t Ban Therapy”
I am a former “trans” kid. I insisted I was a boy. When the school psychologist evaluated me, I was given simple recommendations that changed my life for the better and soon those kinds of recommendations might become prohibited in the state of Utah. Here's what people should know about it from someone who has been there.
Opinion: USU journalists should get a “targeting” foul for one-sided report
Two Utah State University journalism students, aided by their professor, unleashed what can only be termed a one-sided assault on both BYU and its football program. If this were a football game, surely the ref would call a “targeting” penalty on the stories which appeared between Aug. 26-29. In this case the forcible verbal tackle goes beyond the pale of fair and ethical journalism. It’s also an attack on any college with a faith-based mission or moral restrictions such as BYU’s Honor Code.
SPLC: Blacklisting Pro-family Groups and Peddling Hate
For the United Nations, May 15 marked 25 years of observing the International Day of Families. In commemoration of this Silver Anniversary, United Families International participated in an event held at UN headquarters in New York entitled “It Takes a Family.” The event offered “participants the opportunity to recommit to the objectives of the International Year of the Family and discuss best practices to protect and strengthen the family so that it can fulfill its vital role at the heart of society.” After it concluded, the press about the event went negative quickly.
FEATURES
Can a Resurrected Being Perform Earthly Ordinances?
Bearing false witness at the National Catholic Register
Decentralization – How the Church Outperforms Governments
Has the volcano responsible for the destruction in 3 Nephi been located?
Lessons from the Founding: The Budget Deficit and What the Framers Would Have Done About It
Our Depressing Story about Depression
Is Latter-Day Saint Theology Responsible for LGBT+ Suicides?
-
They Don’t Want to Disappoint You
-
Want to make progress, feel happier? Listen to the right voice.
-
Young Missionary Passes Away in Georgia
-
Church Service Missionaries and Employees Work on Family History During Pandemic
-
Elder Andersen addresses ‘compensatory blessings’ amid COVID-19
-
Discovering the Word of Wisdom: The Flesh of Beasts, Part I
-
Our Depressing Story about Depression