It’s been said that one of the hallmarks of maturity and intelligence is the ability to hold opposing ideas/positions in mind and see the truth in both. It's a skill that may provide the perfect antidote to the polarization we now see in politics.
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Bearing false witness at the National Catholic Register
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: 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.
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