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Why are Christians so intent on proving that scriptural events occurred and that they occurred as described in scripture? Continue reading Do we need to prove scriptural events actually occurred?
Most Mormons are Mormon not because the church is true, but because their parents were Mormon. Ask any person of faith what their religion is and what their parents’ religion is, and there’s a super good chance they’re the same. Continue reading Mormons are Mormon because their parents were Mormon
Someone recently asked me why I stay in the LDS church. Continue reading Why I stay
Recently, I shared a video on Facebook that discussed the importance of LGBTQ youth receiving family support. Continue reading “Supporting your LGBTQ child isn’t enough”
Scripture is a horrible source to prove historical accuracy. History is skewed. All history. Each historical account we read was … Continue reading Scripture is historically inaccurate
“I’m not racist.” Have you heard people say this? Have you said it? What does this mean exactly? What does … Continue reading Is being not racist enough?
You know how every time Pride Month comes around with the parades and coloured crosswalks, you start seeing comments like, “I don’t care if you’re gay, just don’t shove your sexuality in my face.”?
?Well, I’ve been thinking about that. Continue reading Why straight people are uncomfortable with gay people
Not that long ago, it would’ve been unheard of to start a conversation about how prevalent and beneficial technology was. When it was all just starting out, people were enjoying it, but not totally grasping just how much change would happen. Most people figured that the tech was around to stay but didn’t question how or if that technology would get any major updates. Continue reading “5 ways technology makes the world a better place”
Canada wants to alter its agreement with the U.S., which could potentially turn away thousands of refugees at its border. How has this come to pass, and what could this mean for refugees turning to what is historically one of the safer and more accommodating countries to those in need? Continue reading “What is the future for Canada’s status as a safe haven for refugees?”
Canada has long been the environmental gold standard of Western developed nations, with several of its cities featured among the cleanest on the globe. However, some recent criticism has questioned this long-standing belief, criticizing some of Canada’s industrial practices and ranking them significantly below other Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations. Continue reading “Canada’s excellent environmental track record”