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Welcome to Wheatley Institute

Learn more about our mission and who we are.
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Navigating Toxic Polarization Today

Wheatley Institute and BYU Political Science Department are pleased to host Mónica Guzmán as the keynote speaker for the Peace Conference.
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2024 American Family Survey Released

After 10 years of collecting survey data, this year's report highlights changes over the past decade.
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For Better: Four Proven Ways to a Strong and Stable Marriage

Report by Wheatley Institute
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Strengthening society through research-supported work that fortifies the core institutions of family, religion, and constitutional government.

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Family

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Religion

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Constitution

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EVENTS
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2025 Religious Freedom Annual Review

Tuesday, June 17
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BYU Devotional: Paul Lambert

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, July 29
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2025 Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man: Sheri Dew

TBD
Wednesday, October 15
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HAPPENINGS
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New Faculty Fellows Announced

August 22, 2023 11:58 AM
New fellows are set to help Wheatley Institute conduct research and support the Institute's mission. Each fellow will focus on one of Wheatley's three initiatives: religion, family, and constitutional government.
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Religion

Wheatley Institute Welcomes Dr. Paul Lambert

August 14, 2023 03:47 PM
Dr. Paul Lambert joins the Wheatley Institute as the Director of the Religion Initiative
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Constitution

Governor Cox Speaks About Healthy Conflict Initiative at the Braver Angels National Convention

July 10, 2023 01:54 PM
Utah Governor Spencer Cox gave a sneak peak about a new initiative that he is in the process of creating at the Braver Angels National Convention. The initiative, which is to yet be announced, focuses on creating a healthy conflict model for Americans to use when disagreements arise. Deseret News wrote about his presentation on the democratic need for the improving how Americans disagree.
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IN THE NEWS
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Religion

Deseret News and Church News Cover the 2023 Religious Freedom Annual Review Keynote Closing Session

June 24, 2023 02:58 PM
In the final session of the 2023 Religious Freedom Annual Review, a conference co-sponsored by Wheatley Institute and BYU Law's International Center for Law and Religion Studies, Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke on the need for people to be good stewards of religion. His remarks encapsulated the general theme of the event, focusing on the need for all to be courageous in their religiosity. Deseret News and Church News both covered this session.
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Religion

Podcast "Inside Sources" Highlights the Role of Religion in Secular Politics and Society

June 09, 2023 12:02 PM
The "Inside Sources" podcast had three guest speakers: Jonathan Rauch, Anne Snyder, and Russell Moore; that discussed various topics regarding religion, politics, and society. Each person's commentary helped set the stage for their participation in the June 15, 2023 Religious Freedom Annual Review, hosted by Wheatley Institute and the International Center for Law and Religion Studies.
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Religion

Timothy Keller — the pastor who lifted New York City’s eyes to God — dies at 72

June 02, 2023 10:46 AM
Wheatley Director Paul Edwards Writes Tribute to Pastor in Deseret News
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