What ‘Barbie’ has to say about LDS teachings on paradise, priesthood, patriarchy and perfectionism
Noting the film’s allusions to the biblical Eden, author says “it would have been a total tragedy for Eve to have stayed in the Garden or for Barbie to stay in Barbieland.”
(Warner Bros. Pictures) Barbie (Margot Robbie, front) drives her pink Corvette out of BarbieLand, with Ken (Ryan Gosling) as a stowaway, in director Greta Gerwig's "Barbie." The movie has messages for Latter-day Saints and others about patriarchy and perfectionism.
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.