The Faith & Culture 5
The Art of Not Taking Offense + Mormon Polygamy Revelation + Christian Assassins + More
Happy Friday!
This week’s stories dive headfirst into the messy intersections of faith, offense, and belief—where moral certainty meets human complexity. From a surprising revelation about Mormon polygamy and a fresh look at the modern art of not taking offense, each piece pushes us to question how conviction survives in a world saturated with outrage, history, and hidden motives.
Together, these stories reflect the complex ways belief is expressed, challenged, and interpreted in today’s world.
Let’s dive in:
After denying that the 1886 pro-polygamy 'Taylor revelation' existed, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly published it on Saturday.
The Man With the Highest IQ in the World Opens Up About Being a Christian.
We all face uncivil behavior or insulting comments at times, but you can choose how to react.
A man named Vance Boelter had stalked four Minnesota lawmakers and then attacked two of them — State Senator John Hoffman and State Representative Melissa Hortman — killing Hortman and her husband and wounding Hoffman and his wife.
Indiana’s storied basketball tradition was built on equality and faith—but only for some.
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Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze
In his highly anticipated first book, Nate talks about life as a non-genius. From stories about his first car (named Old Blue, a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball stick shift) and his travels as a Southerner (Northerners like to ask if he believes in dinosaurs), to tales of his first apartment where he was almost devoured by rats and his many debates with his wife over his chores, his diet, and even his definition of “shopping.” He also reflects on such heady topics as his irrational passion for Vandy football and the mysterious origins of sushi (how can a California roll come from old-time Japan?).
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Thank you so much for being a part of this community! I’ll see you next week.
Jm
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