Latter-day Saints shouldn’t watch R-rated movies? Well, there are some that ‘all people of faith should see.’
Communication professor points to “Schindler’s List” as one example, but a woman once told him “Heaven is G-rated. So if you want to go to heaven, you have to watch G-rated movies.”
(Photo courtesy Amblin Partners | Universal Pictures) Liam Neeson, left, and Ben Kingsley star in Steven Spielberg's 1993 drama "Schindler's List." The movie's R rating tested the moviegoing habits of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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.