What does it Really Mean to Have Religious Freedom?
Freedom of religion was one of the founding freedoms of the United States. The Pilgrim Fathers were a radical group escaping from persecution in England in 1620, because they did not subscribe to the structure system of the Church of England, established by Henry...
FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION ARE CREATIVE REQUIREMENTS
I recently had to study for my Civics Test to become a naturalized citizen of the US. The history and foundation of the nation were based on the premise of freedom. Two of these freedoms were freedom of expression and thought. These are fundamental human rights...
EXPLORING THE DEEPER MEANING OF FREEDOM
My last blog was on being incarcerated, so it is only fitting that this year I focus on freedom. What does it really mean to be free? The United States Constitution is based on freedoms, so I thought I would explore what some of these mean over the course of this...
RE-INTERGRATION AFTER INCARCERATION- IN THE MARGINS
For my final blog post for the year, I have a special guest, Elder Breda Hines, who faces challenges most of us have never had to deal with. Her story breaks my heart, and I hope this interview will open your hearts to others who have to live with the daily...
