Tag: politics
Betrayed by Petraeus: Why Fidelity Matters
The resignation of Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus over an extramarital affair reminds us of some of the many dangerous consequences of marital infidelity. Espionage 101 teaches that sexual…
Are Mormons Ready for a Mormon President?
Regardless of who wins the election, I worry that there will be a lot of anger from the other side. From my perch in China, it looks like Romney might…
Latter-Day Responsibility: Questions Answered by LDS Author Connor Boyack
A few years ago while on a business trip from Wisconsin to Utah, I met Connor Boyack, author of Latter-day Liberty and the forthcoming book, Latter-day Responsibility. We actually had…
Responding to Bloomberg’s Insulting Cover Story, “Inside the Mormon Empire”
Some folks are ablaze over the insulting and trashy cover on Bloomberg Businessweek‘s latest issue featuring a story on how the Mormon Church makes money. Painfully illustrating what can happen…
The Church Statement on Immigration and Undocumented Residents
In the midst of moving to China last year, I missed this important announcement from the Church regarding immigration and undocumented residents. I find it interesting and fair. In addition…
A Cure for Deadly Optimism and a Key for Preserving Freedom: The Book of Mormon
Admiral Jim Stockdale is a man who understood the pain and trauma of physical torture. Admiral Stockdale was the highest ranking United States military officer in the “Hanoi Hilton” prisoner-of-war…
Governor Rod Blagojevich vs. Former Governor George Romney: Insights from a Mafia Conversion Story
I was in Chicago yesterday, and I was there the week before – yes, I admit that I have been there several times and have a few friends there. But…
