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Patrick Mason is Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University.


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Happy Pioneer Day
The following are excerpts from a lecture on “Mormonism and the American... read more
In Praise of Cafeteria Mormonism
It was both troubling and fascinating (something like watching a car wreck)... read more
There Will Be Blood
On Saturday President Obama took to the podium in the Rose Garden... read more
Justice, Law, and Politics
Reflections on the Case of Edward Snowden   Happy birthday, America! For... read more
A Time of War, a Time of Peace
This past weekend I was in Washington, DC, attending the third decennial... read more
Benediction
However improbably, on Thursday Pope Benedict XVI will retire.  Much has been... read more
Why Romney's Loss is Good for Mormonism
The Mormon Moment died at approximately 11:00pm on Tuesday night.  Mormonism, however,... read more
The Politics of Jesus
Tonight we will hear two presidential candidates talk about United States foreign... read more
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