Natalie Brown: As more members buck LDS teachings, how could or should the church adjust?

With the institution losing its influence, perhaps leaders should do less policing and more responding to modern realities.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Church President Russell M. Nelson delivers an video address at General Conference on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeing its institutional influence decline among its members.

Natalie Brown: As more members buck LDS teachings, how could or should the church adjust?

With the institution losing its influence, perhaps leaders should do less policing and more responding to modern realities.

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