Professor Ralph Hancock of BYU discusses the dilemmas facing the church and the complexities of navigating politics as Latter-day Saints work within a secular world.  

Ralph's Articles on Alive and I...

Ralph Hancock introduces his Cwic Show Series, "The City and The Soul." There is no better voice on the intersection of the Restored Gospel, Politics, and Philosophy. Ralph is also a contributor to ou...

Ralph Hancock, BYU professor of Political Philosophy and sane thinker, talks about how secular "love" is overtaking "charity."

What is "secular love" and is it encroaching on members of the church a...

- "The intersection of politics and religion is morality and is inevitable".
- Should we be engaged in the Culture War?
- We are living under a new sexual constitution
- The Radicalism of the '60s and '7...

A couple of weeks ago, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints again issued a statement on its political neutrality. Will the Church be able to hold onto this neutrality as the world moves fur...

BYU Professor Ralph Hancock On BYU's Dilemma With Its Mission Statement
Dr. Hancock wrote a masterful essay (link below) on where BYU stands in regard to its mission statement. Professor Hancock has be...

Two Different Religions?
BYU Professor Ralph Hancock discusses his most recent article outlining the academic and religious response to Elder Holland's BYU speech. Focusing on a Faith Matters podcast e...

How do reason and revelation work together? What was Thomas Aquinas' contribution on Reason and Faith? What are the philosophical underpinnings of bringing these two sides (Heaven and Earth) together ...

"Ralph Hancock, BYU Professor on the Political Winds of Change at BYU"
Professor Hancock has taught at BYU for 34 years. He has seen many changes and put much thought into how these changes conflict wi...

"Ralph Hancock, BYU Political Philosophy Professor"
Ralph Hancock and Greg discuss the current political environment at BYU and the changes he's seen over the last 34 years. We also discuss hiring prac...