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Is the Constitution Hanging by a Thread? — A Conversation with Thomas B. Griffith
Is the Constitution Hanging by a Thread? — A Conversation with Thomas B. Griffith

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Is the Constitution Hanging by a Thread? Many people have asked that question over the years. We’re going to dive into it here.

President Dallin H. Oaks delivered a landmark address at our church’s most recent General Conference. He spoke passionately about the U.S. Constitution, and ended with an urgent admonition to end political tribalism and division, insisting that we address this in our wards and stakes.

In this episode, Faith Matters co-founder Bill Turnbull reached out to his good friend, Thomas Griffith, an expert in constitutional law, to explore not just Pres. Oaks address, but what lies behind it—the rapid erosion of good will and trust in the American body politic—including among Latter-day Saints. Griffith sees the  possibility of a cataclysmic crisis in the not-too-distant future, and believes Latter-day Saints can and must play a critical role in healing today’s divides.

Thomas Griffith has served as chief counsel for both the U.S. Senate and for Brigham Young University, and was appointed to a judgeship by George W. Bush on the D.C. Court of Appeals, from which he recently retired. He now practices law in DC and teaches at Harvard Law School.

Be sure to check out Judge Griffith’s wonderful piece on a uniquely Latter-day Saint Approach to Politics published by BYU Studies.

Also check out Is the Constitution Hanging by a Thread #2 on the following blog.

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