Advocate hopes to see all same-sex LDS couples comfortable at church, but ‘we don’t have that right now’
“Church should be a sanctuary,” says Lift + Love founder, from the barrage of hate LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints endure.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Mormons Building Bridges made headlines with its first pride parade appearance in 2012.
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.