Daniel C. Peterson's Blog, page 1276

“How I evolved on gay marriage”

      An interesting narrative of one thoughtful young man’s journey regarding this issue:   http://www.firstthings.com/article/20...    

There is, sometimes, great wisdom in old movies

    In this twenty-five second clip, for example, there is truth that might have saved America from a great deal of unnecessary suffering and trials — to say nothing of saving a whole lot of money:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWpU8s...   My thanks to David Wills for bringing it to my attention.    

An interesting blog devoted mostly to LDS women’s issues

    It’s important to hear the voices of active and articulate Mormon women such as Neylan McBaine:   http://www.neylanmcbaine.com    

“Science isn’t the only road to knowledge”

      http://www.deseretnews.com/article/86...    

Wisdom from Barry Goldwater

    I supported Senator AuH20 (R-AZ) when he ran for the presidency in 1964.  In fact, I actually voted for him.   How was that possible? you may (but probably won’t) wonder.  How old are you?!?!? you may well (but probably won’t) ask.   Let’s just say that I was nowhere near old enough [Read More...]

Richard Blumenthal, Senate Democrats, and the “Kermit Gosnell Enabling Act”

      Do you remember Dr. Kermit Gosnell?   He would have loved this.  If he weren’t in prison.    

Should an American court decide what constitutes a religious confession and what doesn’t?

    Another state incursion into the realm of religious liberty:   http://www.nationalreview.com/article...    

“Catholic bishops come out against anti-Hobby Lobby bill”

    Another threat to religious liberty from the Left:   http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/...    

The Holy Land, late next April and early May

    I’m scheduled to accompany a tour of Israel/Palestine next April, and I’m told that the bus is already half full for that tour.  So I thought you should know about it:   http://www.cruiselady.com/tour-detail...     I may also, possibly, be accompanying a tour just before that in Jordan:   http://www.cruiselady.com/tour-detail...