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06/09/2026
What defines the American “elite”?
Wheatley Institute recently hosted Pulitzer-prize winner and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens as the opening keynote speaker for this year’s BYU Peacemaking Conference. Stephens shared important insights on the American elite, why the "economy of words" and the "economy of stuff" don’t understand each other, and how it’s driving America’s polarization even further.
Watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgQv96aFVLk
Could religion help you live longer?
In a recent Wheatley Institute review of hundreds of studies on religion and physical health, religious individuals were consistently found to live longer, healthier lives. What's the connection? Less risk-taking, more self-control, and high social support all play key roles.
The Religion and Physical Health Connection is the second of a three-part series of reports on religion and health. Learn more at wheatley.byu.edu.
Does religion really help mental health?
Wheatley Institute's latest report examines hundreds of rigorous studies on religion and health. The result? Studies reporting a positive impact of religion on mental health outnumber the negative by 10:1.
The Religion and Mental Health Connection is the first of a three part series of reports on religion and health. Learn more at wheatley.byu.edu
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