‘Trans people are not predators’: Scholars say new LDS Church policies stoke groundless fears
Utah-based faith could face protests over these changes, but LGBTQ advocate urges all sides to engage “respectfully, kindly and compassionately.”
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Transgender pride flags outside Salt Lake City Hall in 2020. New policies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints put limits on transgender members' involvement in their congregations.
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.