Ariel Hammon

A Virtuous Life Or A Religious Life?

What is the difference and why choose? As a pragmatist, I evaluate ideas after making observations, weighing evidence, and drawing conclusions based on results. Therefore, in considering which is a better life, a virtuous or a religious one, I will approach the question pragmatically. Both terms often apply to people who express a desire to … Read moreA Virtuous Life Or A Religious Life?

Pioneer Day

Today is July 24th, the state holiday which commemorates the Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley. I have fond childhood memories of this day. My parents instilled a great love in me for America and the pioneers. For us Mormons, we celebrated the 4th of July and the 24th of July nearly identically, with … Read morePioneer Day