The oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has so far created a mixed legacy that some churchgoers say has made its global membership feel more included but has left LGBTQ+ members feeling unsupported
As he nears his 100th birthday, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has created a mixed legacy that some churchgoers say has made its global membership feel more included but has left LGBTQ+ and other minority members feeling unsupported. Russell M.
Nelson has largely avoided taking a position on hot-button issues, sparking frustration among some members. “He's not a culture warrior,” said Patrick Mason, a religion and history professor at Utah State University. “But in terms of church presidents over the past century, I would put him in the the top two or three who, by the time of their death, will have left their mark on the church.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Gordon Monson: Latter-day Saints should live and let live, especially in UtahTribune columnist Gordon Monson warns against religious overreach from Utah lawmakers and Utahns themselves.
Leer más »
Gallup polling: Latter-day Saints have the highest rate of weekly church attendanceA new Gallup survey measuring church attendance shows that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have the highest rate of church attendance among religious groups.
Leer más »
Latter-day Saints lead the way in church attendance, but the numbers may not reflect realityWorship service attendance is down for religious groups nationwide. LDS Church appears to be one of the few exceptions.
Leer más »
‘Mormon Land’: Who should decide when, where and how often Latter-day Saints wear temple garments?Latter-day Saint scholars discuss the seeming crackdown on how and when devout members, especially women, where their temple garments.
Leer más »
Converts, children and missionaries fuel post-pandemic surge in LDS growthThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updates its latest membership numbers.
Leer más »
LDS Church buys Kirtland temple, other historic buildings, from Community of Christ: 'Significant'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently acquired the Kirtland Temple, the first Latter Day Saint temple to be constructed by followers of Joseph Smith.
Leer más »