Many faiths face conflicts over dissent and institutional control. In Latter-day Saints history, the episode around the ‘September Six’ is particularly memorable.
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He helped found a church with three million followers in 168 countries, a hospital, a university and several schools.
Those who exclude any groups of people from God’s kingdom choose to ignore the teaching of Jesus.
Gun violence has killed hundreds of Americans, including kids, this summer. There are proven ways to bring peace to city streets, says an expert in violence prevention – but someone has to pay for it.
The Johnson Amendment requires houses of worship to stay away from politics to receive tax exemptions. Yet, their leaders can speak out in a variety of ways that could reflect their religious views.
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Professor of Practice, Nonprofit Organizations; Social & Environmental Enterprises, UMass Amherst
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Associate Professor. Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
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Senior Professor of Biblical Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Postdoctoral associate, Rice University
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Associate Professor of History, Sam Houston State University
