Guest Commentary

Could the golden rule be the common denominator among those who believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation and those who believe in strict separation of church and state? Let’s see. Few issues today create more controversial religious discussion than the issue of...

Scientists ask questions. It’s what we do. It’s a hallmark of the scientific method. I’m sure you remember those worksheets from junior high on the Scientific Method. Some had five steps, others eight, but the one I recall had four: 1) make an observation that describes a problem,...

In a recent guest commentary, the author details his opinion on the difference between “transactional” and “devotional” politicians. Like many of the recent articles published in the Standard Examiner, it included a lot of criticism from one elected officials camp to the...

I noticed the woman sitting next to me wipe her eyes a couple of times. I finally turned and asked, “Why does this make us cry?” She laughed through her tears. “I don’t know. I just can’t listen to this without crying.” “Are you Scottish?” I asked....

Weber County has a wonderful opportunity to advance prosperity and the common good by re-electing Commissioner James Ebert. Nothing against his primary challenger, Gage Froerer, but there is one singular and remarkable contrast between these candidates – one perhaps you have only felt but...

Dairy farming is tough business. The work is arduous, the hours are long (sometimes unending) and the market pressures are intense. Even in the face of these challenges, dairy farmers are generally optimistic and hopeful about the future. And they care deeply about their families, their animals and...

Ah, Memorial Day … a day to pay respect to our kindred dead and enjoy a three-day weekend even as the holiday ushers in summer activities and vacations. I was feeling pretty good about my Memorial Day activities as I ate my bowl of Golden Puffs Tuesday morning. My Saturday started with a...

Our constitutions are often designed to protect those without a political voice. There isn’t much need for freedom of religion for Catholics in Boston. There isn’t much need for freedom of speech if you are speaking to the like-minded. A well-designed constitution takes into account the...