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Category Archives: politics
Ideologue-y
Do you ever feel that the previous generation just sees you as another potential acolyte to be indoctrinated and enlisted to fight the next big ideological war? In several situations I have felt like that. These were in linguistics, in economics, and — of course — in politics. In linguistics the philosophical divide basically shakes [...]
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The Public Square Segregated
I read and then replied to some comments on somebody’s note on Facebook regarding the LDS Church’s involvement in the Proposition 8 campaign. I feel it is worthwhile to share that discussion with a broader audience. Here’s how it went: Brian wrote: I do not, however, agree that the Mormon church played only a minor [...]
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Familiar Territory
My sincere apologies, friends, but I must impose upon your eyes, web browsers, and feed readers yet again because there now wells up within me that ancient anger against injustice that has boiled the blood of many a Mormon before me. Now, don’t get me wrong: this is familiar territory for us Mormons. Once again, [...]
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Religious Values and Public Policy
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave this address in Washington, D.C., on February 29, 1992. It was entered into the Senate record on March 18, 1992. Thanks to this link for the pointer to the original at the Library of [...]
If You’re A Member of Congress, Vote ‘No’ on Health Care Reform!