By Study & By Faith
Gathering in Divine Communities
The gathering of Israel happens in communities: families, religious congregations, and BYU. Each community helps us become more like God.
What it Means to Be Educated
Eboo Patel discusses how to be educated in today's interfaith world. It is necessary to understand others to bridge religious divides.
Religion: Bound by Loving Ties
Religion holds together that which might be torn apart—an obvious need for us, individually and collectively, given the trials we experience in mortality.
“It Is Not Good That . . . Man Should Be Alone”
We are not meant to endure the trials and challenges of this life alone. We need to build meaningful relationships in which we can lift and be lifted.
Pure Religion
Pure religion is about helping, serving, and caring for others. Practicing pure religion brings happiness as we reach out to our brothers and sisters.
Faith and the Public Square
America's freedom of religion allows us to be judged in the public square by our character, not prejudiced against because of our faith.
Few Are Chosen: Comparative Religion and the Public Sphere
Scholar Noah Feldman discusses how comparative religion has played a role in history, politics, and the establishment of the United States.
Building Bridges to Harmony Through Understanding
Alwi Shihab asserts that to improve our interdependent world, we must work together to replace radicalism with harmony between Islam and the West.
Service: The Essence of True Religion
Scriptures and modern prophets teach that service is the essence of "true religion." When doing good, we should be characterized by privacy and generosity.
The Dream Is Ours to Fulfill
We are fulfilling the dream of a genuine university among the Saints. Avoid either dogmatism or cynicism, and instead foster authentic study and faith.
God in Our Lives
We cannot simply ignore God until we need something from Him. To reap the eternal blessings of faith, we must make Him the focus of our lives.
How to Write an Anti-Mormon Book
Learn how authors of anti-Mormon materials use specific strategies to convince readers of their trustworthiness, knowledge, and lack of bias.
Science and Religion
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Our Purpose Here at a Church School
Antoine R. Ivins reminds students that, among our goals at BYU, our purpose here should primarily be to develop a spirit of testimony and obedience to God.
Why Religious Education!
Religious education—in homes, churches, and institutes of religion everywhere—are necessary for our spiritual and moral health.
Protecting Political Freedom
As the central government's power ever increases, we must protect our political freedom and show that we will take a stand as members of the Church.
