What does the Bible about why Sodom was destroyed? Probably not what you’ve heardThe divine destruction of Sodom in Genesis has long been blamed on homosexuality. But that’s not what the Bible says was the reason.Feb 21, 20222Feb 21, 20222
Ecclesiastes sounds more Buddhist than Christian in its outlookEcclesiastes may be the most depressing book of the Christian Bible. Its theme is summarized in the first verse: Life is meaningless.Feb 6, 20221Feb 6, 20221
The Two Great Commandments: Are They One and the Same?Is it even possible to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds without loving our neighbors as ourselves?Oct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021
I Thought I Was good at Not Judging Others, Until …In my religious community, we have no local paid clergy, so most Sundays two members of the congregation preach the sermons. This is…Jul 5, 2021Jul 5, 2021
An Open Letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: April 10 Is Too Soon To End the Mask MandateDear Gov. Cox:Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Go After the Middle, Says the Jeep Ad. But Is That the Middle?The Jeep ad wasn’t for me.Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Yes, Shuttering Churches Is Allowed by the U.S. Constitution To Protect Public HealthI never thought I’d be writing this, but yes, the First Amendment does allow the government to prevent churches from holding worship…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
How I’m Using Mindfulness To Quit Touching My FaceI’ve always been a fidgety person; I think I was born biting my fingernails. I quit that habit years ago through little more than…Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
A Letter to My Future Grandchildren: How the Pandemic Began for MeTo my future grandchildren:Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
Here’s the Most Problematic Word in Latter-day Saint VocabularyEvery subculture has its own jargon, and Latter-day Saintism is no exception. For Latter-day Saints (the word “Mormons” has become taboo)…Feb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2020