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Jun 12
“That’s not really the point of organized religion.”
When defending the benefits of faith to a secular world, it's easy to point out that churchgoers have lower divorce rates, stronger communities, or better well-being. But as @mckaycoppins and @drmoore discuss in this clip from “Deseret Voices,” those benefits only happen because people are devoted to something far more ultimate. If we make the side effects the main point, we end up losing both.
Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
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Gearing up for a Fight
Celebrating his 80th birthday and American’s 250th, President Donald Trump and Washington D.C. are getting ready for fight night at the White House and the Deseret News is there.
Between the massive guest list, a potential diplomatic ticket crisis and unpredictable D.C. storms on the horizon, this weekend is shaping up to be absolutely wild.
✏️: @aaronshill, Deseret News
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The political battle over the future of artificial intelligence arrived in Utah this month. | By @BrighamTomco
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Utah and Wyoming are pushing for a seven-state Colorado River deal before an Oct. 1 deadline, warning that failure to agree would trigger federal intervention and likely litigation from several states. | By @eva_terry02
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“The Declaration of Independence is our moral compass,” Hannah Stratford writes. Hannah Stratford writes.
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This year, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick’s message to second-year starting quarterback Bear Bachmeier is to be like former Cougars standout QBs Zach Wilson and Jaren Hall. | By @drewjay
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Utah's aging population grew 53% from 2010 to 2020, surpassing national rates. | By @Loisco
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UFC Freedom 250 has been called “insane” — by people who love the idea, and by people who hate it. | By @aaronshill
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Connections parents make with their kids when they’re young reap deep benefits as they age. | By @Loisco
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“These addictions are not just quaint little problems. They cause people to lose control over their urges and behaviors. They destroy lives. They cause people to continue placing bets despite being aware of the consequences,” @JayEvensen writes.
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The contentious White Mesa Mill is one of very few American facilities able to process rare earth minerals. | By @lindkevin
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Democratic Utah congressional candidate Liban Mohamed has mobilized a nationwide community of Somali-American supporters to drive donations for his campaign to represent Salt Lake City. | By @BrighamTomco
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