Category: Culture

Apologetic Feature Article, Blogging, Culture, Ethics, Op-Ed Commentary, Personal Reflections

Are You Engaged in a Spirit of Contention or Mindful Apologetics?

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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.

Apologetic Feature Article, Bible, Biblical Research and Studies, Book of Mormon, Culture, Family, Family Unity, Fatherhood, Priesthood

Part Two: An LDS Perspective on Why God’s Identification as Male Is the Key to Understanding Life’s Meaning

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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.

Apologetic Feature Article, Bible, Culture, Ethics, Family, Fatherhood, Latter-day Saint Living, Spirituality

I Am Unapologetically Raising My Daughters With A Bold Faith in Jesus Christ

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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.

Apologetic Feature Article, Culture, Ethics, Feature Article, Homelessness, Nation, Op-Ed Commentary

The Christian Ethical dilemma and obligation in how to alleviate American Poverty

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The Christian Ethical dilemma and obligation in how to alleviate American Poverty

In the previous essay, Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today, we explored the question as to who is considered poor and impoverish; as well as, what lead to their state of poverty.  The summation of this essay provides insight in two things: Poverty is defined by an individual (or family) lacking [...]

Culture, Ethics, Feature Article, Homelessness, Nation, Op-Ed Commentary

Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today

by Timothy R. Berman3 Comments on Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today
Christianity and the presenting problem of poverty in America today

According to report by the US Census Bureau, released in 2012, the official figures of American's experiencing poverty is about 46.2 million; or, about 15% of the US Population. Moore reflects how poverty threshold increases since the government started tracking poverty records, beginning in 1969. Furthermore, Moore reflects how the increase in America's poverty may be attributed to the ripple effects from the Great Recession. Quoting Professor Mark Rank of Washington University in St. Louis, the reason for increase in poverty is not due to individuals working less, or are not working harder, it is because there appears to be a lack in decent paying jobs.