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Conflict Mormonism Utah

Do Utahns need public space?

Public space is a political problem in Utah.

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Mormonism Unitarian Universalism Utah

Unitarians in suits.

The Unitarians already won the symbolic victory; I say quit while you’re ahead and use your publicity to build some bridges.

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Mormonism

Mormonism + X = violence.

“But sheer instinctive self-righteousness may ultimately be a bigger part of the problem.”

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Mormonism Utah

Happy Pioneer Day!

Reflecting on the holiday celebrating the Mormon arrival in Utah.

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Mormonism Reading Scripture

‘Thou sayest.’

Elizabeth Smart’s answer to police officers is being described as “Bible speak,” but it’s even more interesting than that.

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Mormonism

Utah’s wacky prophets.

We’ll be hearing more about the strange kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, but here’s a start on the “prophet” who abducted her.

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Human Rights Mormonism Sexuality

Mormons on hate crime.

At last, the Mormon church comes out as not opposed to hate-crimes legislation.