Mormons + Equal Marriage: Right and Left Perspectives

Mormons + Equal Marriage: Right and Left Perspectives

Introduction Last week, the Supreme Court decided to not make a decision. Essentially, the Supreme Court lets state rulings allowing same-sex marriage to stand. Therefore, this decision strikes down bans of same-sex marriage in other states. (Read more here.) Robert Barns explains, “The decision is likely to expand 

Halloween: Creating your own Traditions

Halloween: Creating your own Traditions

I love all the excitement that surrounds the Halloween season, but now that I’ve gotten older and left the world of trick-or-treating behind, I sometimes have trouble thinking of ways to celebrate this fun holiday. It is never too late to start a family tradition 

How to Write an Abstract

How to Write an Abstract

Here at Stance: Studies on the Family, we love receiving work from students and reading their ideas! However, part of the requirements for the submission process is writing an abstract. In order for a student’s work to be considered for our student journal, a student must include an 

Post Schedule for Fall Semester 2014

Post Schedule for Fall Semester 2014

This semester, the staff of Stance wants to provide helpful, uplifting, and interesting posts for our readers regularly. Thus, we have the post schedule. It is as follows: Monday: Freestyle post. That is, our staff submits a post on a topic of their choosing. Wednesday (every 

Missouri Storm

Missouri Storm

A sweltering hot summer’s day Clouds gather like a funeral procession And let down their tears Earth is cleansed as pelting sheets of drops flood empty streets Empty but for one bare-footed stranger Soaked to the bone Dancing with delight in the drenching downpour The 

First-Aid Friday: 72-hour kits

First-Aid Friday: 72-hour kits

As families and as individuals, we have been counseled on multiple occasions to be prepared. Who knows what the future holds!  Tornados, droughts, blizzards, earthquakes, and many other natural disasters are on the rise in the world today, leaving us with no better alternative than 

Encouragement

Encouragement

I’m a sucker for teeny tiny humans, especially when they do adorable things. For those of you who can’t (or won’t; I’m not here to judge) watch the video, a fifteen-month-old little boy is clapping in front of a crowd of 500 boys, who immediately 

Sabbath Message: #WomensMeeting

Sabbath Message: #WomensMeeting

Here is one of our favorite talks from last night’s #WomensMeeting from President Uchtdorf. Living the Gospel Joyful

Pizza Party Next Wednesday!

Pizza Party Next Wednesday!

  Pizza Party When: Wed., 24 September Where: 4035 JKB When: 7:30 PM

Paper Submissions: Information

Paper Submissions: Information

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