Why isn’t the LDS Church ‘pro-life’? Look at its theology, says former chief justice
Utah’s Christine Durham, appearing on the “Mormon Land” podcast about the latest abortion cases, notes that the faith has never identified when life begins.
(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) Christine Durham, shown in 2017. The former Utah Supreme Court justice appeared on "Mormon Land" and discussed the recent high court arguments over Mississippi's abortion law.
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.