Nationalism, or patriotism, is the hallmark of how individual citizens show their support for the Government. This is extended when we see how those in position of authority utilize wisdom and discernment in securing public interest. This includes maintaining the freedom of one’s conscience and the expression of one’s conscience. What this brings up is the nature of whether Government’s role is to implement rights to the individual. Today, we see turmoil over the misuse and abuse of Government influence in who has the right and who does not possess the right.
Category: Culture
Addressing “Christian Domestic Discipline” And its Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Harm to Wives
Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that readers may find disturbing due to the nature of discussion on women, sexual relations, and emotional as well as physical abuse as advocated by a website called Biblical Gender Roles. This article is an attempt to respond to the content and belief system of the author of…
Are You Engaged in a Spirit of Contention or Mindful Apologetics?
Many times, in the course of online discussions, it may become natural to forget the other person is an individual. Specifically when we are engaged in online discussions. By being mindful of the other person – we are being understanding of their own uniqueness, fears, hopes, particular problems they are bringing to us concerning some of the teachings and doctrines. Through our example of mindfulness, we hope to build trust in order to enrich and deepen the conversation to a more personal level of discussion.
Part Two: An LDS Perspective on Why God’s Identification as Male Is the Key to Understanding Life’s Meaning
In Western Christianity, the idea of a divine Heavenly parenthood, and humanity being spiritual offspring of a divine Heavenly Father and Mother, seems quite foreign. Yet, when we come to approach the scriptures, we find that there are some symbolism that may reveal the doctrinal truth that we not only have a divine Heavenly Father, that there exists a Divine Heavenly Mother as His consort. These symbolisms of Divine Heavenly Parents may help us understand the nature of gender roles as it relates to our human existence and purpose.
I Am Unapologetically Raising My Daughters With A Bold Faith in Jesus Christ
I am unapologetically raising my daughters with a strong conviction and bold faith that is based on love and righteousness in Jesus Christ. They ought not to walk in fear of God. Hope they do not come to a place where they believe that God is awaiting to punish them for every wrong behavior or act they commit. Instead, my hope that if they do walk in error that they are courageous enough to seek out their Loving Heavenly Father and walk in forgiveness and repentance.
