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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Barber: Religious Exchange is Valuable to Society

Barber: Religious Exchange is Valuable to Society

By Shaelyn Barber October 23, 2017

With a huge desire to get out of Utah and have a proper fall break far away from my midterms, I followed my roommate out to visit her family in Boulder, Colorado. I hadn’t been to Boulder since I was...

A Defense for Moral Absence

A Defense for Moral Absence

By Broderick Sterrett June 6, 2017

Christians vs. Mormons vs. Hindus vs. Democrats vs. Republicans vs. Alt-Rights vs. Utilitarians vs. Existentialists vs. [insert belief here]. Isn’t it exhausting?  The constant squabbling and never...

(Photo by Jameson Clifton)

A Look at Easter Traditions

By Kylee Ehmann April 5, 2015

Easter is one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar and is celebrated by millions, but specific rituals and commemorations vary from one religious subgroup to the other. Some religions, such...

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Utah Steeped in Religious Stereotypes

By Mary Royal March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Big families, stay-at-home moms, Republicans. These are only some of the stereotypes with which people label Mormons. OTHER TOP STORY: YOU CAN TELL A LOT ABOUT A...

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Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in Utah Senate

By Courtney Tanner March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With commentary from the bill’s sponsors and LDS Church representatives, legislation seeking to reconcile anti-LGBT discrimination and religious freedom was introduced...

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SLC Library Symposium to Explore Equality and Religion

By Julianne Skrivan March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The U, in partnership with the Salt Lake Public Library, will host a symposium this Saturday entitled “Reimagining Inclusive Religious Spaces: Gender and Sexualities”...

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SLC Group Helps Former Mormons Transition Out of the Church

September 30, 2014

  Gale Thorne III knew he was ready to leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I realized one day that I was so bored with being Mormon, that I had lost any faith I had,” he said....

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Religion Studies Program Helps Students Gain Understanding

September 30, 2014

  Earlier this year, it was announced that the U was exploring the idea of offering a minor in Mormon studies. While the Mormon studies minor has not yet been finalized, the religion studies program...