What you may not know about Mormon historian Richard Bushman — for one, he was agnostic when he went on his mission
Writer of acclaimed Joseph Smith biography explains why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should continue to change but retain its unique teachings.
(Photo courtesy of Richard Bushman) Latter-day Saint scholar Richard Bushman.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.