Matthew Bowman: Why the LDS Church’s new P.R. boss is drawing criticism from conservative members

On issues ranging from LGBTQ rights to the U.N., they worry he is too much “of the world.”

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Church Office Building in downtown Salt Lake City. The faith's new managing director of communication is drawing flak from some conservative corners of the faith for, among other things, his support of the United Nations.

Matthew Bowman: Why the LDS Church’s new P.R. boss is drawing criticism from conservative members

On issues ranging from LGBTQ rights to the U.N., they worry he is too much “of the world.”

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