‘Mormon Land’: In the wake of apostle Jeffrey Holland’s speech, we explore the life of a previous professor forced out at BYU
Author Terryl Givens discusses the life and legacy of Latter-day Saint intellectual Eugene England.
(England family) Latter-day Saint intellectual Eugene England, who died in 2001, is the subject of a new biography titled “Stretching the Heavens: The Life of Eugene England and the Crisis of Modern Mormonism.”
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.
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.