“It is not our place to render a verdict on the state of another person's soul, and we will be far more effective (and better Christians) when we give people the benefit of the doubt. To simply assume that someone… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“Perhaps the most meaningful response to divine silence is to recognize that perhaps God values communion with us as much as he does direct… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“For most doubts, there are no magic words or ready-made formulas that will immediately make them go away. Doubt is thus less a problem in need of a solution than a common part of the mortal experience that should, like all things, be treated with charity and ultimately consecrated to God. Oftentimes, simply having a conversation with someone who needs… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share
“It is not our place to render a verdict on the state of another person's soul, and we will be far more effective (and… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“Disbelievers can be good, solid people who love their spouse and children and live ethical, productive, meaningful lives. At the same time, disbelievers must… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“Mormonism is superb at providing not only the blueprint but also the scaffolding whereby individuals, families, and communities can construct houses of exemplary, faithful… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“Some people's relationship to the divine is primarily mystical, for others it is experiential, and for other still it is intellectual. Spirituality is intensely… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“Mormonism is sui generis—that is to say, it offers its own unique set of questions and answers for the world that overlaps with but… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
“A life predicated on good works always has its dangers. The pursuit of righteousness is separated from hypocrisy and pharisaism by only a hair's… — Patrick Q. Mason Copy Share Image
