Belief confronts reason - a story of tragedy . . .

The story of Michael Quinn is, I think, an important one that reveals a great deal about the tension between faith and reason in our society. The tenant of tolerance is a bedrock foundation for liberty and responsibility. Our country has historically struggled with a resolution for this tension, this story is one that provides insight into that struggle.

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/faithbased/2012/11/d_michael_quinn_and_mormon_excommunication_the_complicated_life_of_a_mormon.html