Category: Social Issues
Easter and the Corona Virus: Rays of Hope in a Time of Darkness
Good Friday was a time of much reflection on the state of the world and our country, filled with cause for sorrow and also cause for hope and rejoicing. The…
Coping with the Corona Virus: A New Report on Glucosamine and Other Nutriceuticals, and an Update on Masks
I irritated some readers (as I often do) in February when I shared some thoughts from another reader about the possible importance of glucosamine in helping pneumonia patients survive. I’m…
The Last Plane to Shanghai
On Friday at midnight in China, a ban on foreigners entering China went into effect. What may have been the last plane before the ban from North America to Shanghai…
The Great War Against the Virus: Maybe It’s Time We Give Peace a Chance
I was saddened to hear the views online of some of the college students partying in Florida during spring break. Not just because they seemed so oblivious to the health…
How to Win an Argument with God: A Lesson Sponsored by the Corona Virus
Ever since I participated in debate competitions in high school and maybe before, I have relished the occasional thrill of winning an argument against a smart opponent. Forgive me for…
Dealing with the Wuhan Coronavirus: Some Thoughts for Those Traveling or Living in Asia
What some people may have viewed as just a normal outbreak of flu is beginning to cause alarm on a global scale, especially here in Asia. For those who recall…
Food for Thought: A 911 Dispatcher Hears the Hidden Plea for Help When a Woman Orders Pizza
The secret to effective communication is a widely overlooked action that few of us seriously try and even fewer do well: listening. Not just closing your mouth periodically to politely…
Review of Dr. David Charles Gore’s The Voice of the People: A Valuable Approach to Dealing with Political Divides
David Charles Gore, The Voice of the People: Political Rhetoric in the Book of Mormon (Provo, UT: Neal A. Maxwell Institute, 2019). 227 pages. As one interested but perpetually disappointed…
President Nelson Shares Some Background Information for Recent Policy Adjustments
While some within and without the Church will disagree with the Church’s position regarding same-sex marriage, President Nelson’s comments this week at BYU help give some insight into the motivations…
Rethinking Enemies
One of the challenges for me as I gradually prepare to return to the United States, after my eight years in China, is the animosity here. Too many people treat…
