‘Mormon Land’: New rules for trans members are creating a flashback to church’s 2015 ‘exclusion’ policy
They’re hurting right now, say guests, after the LDS faith’s updated General Handbook put new limits on participation in their congregations.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Transgender pride flags outside Salt Lake City Hall in 2020. New policies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints put limits on transgender members' involvement in their congregations.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
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.