News about Russell M. Nelson
Inside the bitter fight between the Mormons and small town America: Church accused of 'bullying' picturesque hamlets into letting them build towering temples
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June 16, 2024
Explosive feuds have erupted in rural towns across America over plans by the Mormon church to build mega temples in the heart of their communities. Residents say the 'arrogant' proposals ride roughshod over town planning rules and threaten to destroy their rural idylls. Yet simply by asserting the law of the land, locals have ignited the ire of their religious neighbors, who have labeled opponents as 'bigots' and threatened to sue those who resist.
The Mormon church's oldest ever pastor who has shaken up the faith is about to reach 100, and his likely replacement is 91
www.dailymail.co.uk,
April 7, 2024
Russell M. Nelson, 99, is the Mormon church's oldest ever leader. Nelson's leadership has been characterized by dramatic shifts within the church. Although the Mormon Church of Jesus Christ welcomes LGBTQ+ people, they maintain that same-sex marriage is a sin. Nelson's most likely replacement is Dallin Oaks, 91. Russell Nelson on the right and Dallin Oaks, his heir apparent, on the left.