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Paul, Patriarchy and Power
I’ve often heard explanations along these lines: In Paul’s day, there were “different expectations about how women participated in society, including in church meetings.” It doesn’t mean that “women cannot speak and lead in the Church today.” Many people see… Continue reading
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“Illegal” May Not Mean What You Think
I first encountered the idea of disruptive empathy through the work of scholars Bashir and Goldberg, whose writing on peacebuilding emphasizes the moral necessity of humanizing those we are taught to fear or dismiss [1]. Disruptive empathy names the moment… Continue reading
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Seeing What We’re Part Of
Most of us genuinely want to do good. We see ourselves as caring, kind, informed, thoughtful and reasonable people. But good intentions alone do not prevent harm. In fact, without realizing it, we can participate in systems that cause harm… Continue reading
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From Faith to Free Markets, Part 1
The Christian Divide: How Old Theologies of Self-Reliance Became Modern Economic Dogma I sometimes think about my great-grandparents, proud and devout. They were the first generation eligible to draw Social Security. They refused. To them, accepting government help—even something they… Continue reading
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From Fear to Facts: Socialism and Narrative Construction
A recent Deseret News article reported that 51 percent of Utah Democrats view “socialism” favorably and that 70 percent view “democratic socialism” positively. The tone of the piece is clear: this trend is worrying, even dangerous, and likely the result… Continue reading
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Picture a Christmas
There is a sweet children’s song titled “Picture a Christmas.” Years ago, I created a Christmas experience for children the Sunday before Christmas. They would sing carols they had practiced for weeks, each child was given a small part to… Continue reading
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The Work of Angels: A Mother’s Reflection
Authors Note: “Angels” by Emma Nissen plays by default whenever I turn the ignition, a small ritual at the start of each drive. I first heard her perform a few years ago and was drawn to her voice and her… Continue reading
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How Not to Be Fooled by Statistics: Ten Rules for Seeing Clearly
We’re surrounded by statistics—charts, claims, and data points competing for our attention. Some inform us. Others manipulate us. Tim Harford’s book “The Data Detective” offers ten “rules” for thinking more clearly about numbers, claims, and headlines. Although these “rules” focus… Continue reading
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Negotiating Sex
Mutually beneficial sex must be negotiated. During the first phase of our relationship, we may notice our similarities, but as we get to know each other better, we’ll naturally discover differences. These differences create conflict, with sex being a common… Continue reading
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Sharing the Load, Skipping the Fight
Negotiating housework can be a major source of contention for many couples, but there are strategies that couples can use to manage work in a constructive way. Research consistently shows that women still bear a disproportionate share of household responsibilities,… Continue reading
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Parenting as a Team: Talking About the Division of Care
Too often we minimize the unpaid work that women disproportionately handle when we use terms like “working moms” to refer only to those with paid jobs outside the home. Labels such as “stay-at-home mom” imply inactivity, while describing men as… Continue reading
The Little Stream: Where Soul Meets Society — Reflections on Well-Being, Religion, and Power 