SLC’s Games never became the ‘Mormon Olympics’ in 2002. What about 2034?
In 2002, proselytizing was off-limits and an interfaith group was born, but, in 2034, a lot may depend on which religious leaders in this increasingly diverse state are in charge between now and then.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) President Gordon B. Hinckley, right, then leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and apostle Neal A. Maxwell participate in the torch relay on the eve of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City on Feb. 7, 2002.
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.