‘Mormon Land’: A new mission for Latter-day Saints — peacemaking
Interfaith advocate Eboo Patel and retired Judge Thomas Griffith say members can play a vital role by becoming as good at building bridges as they are at missionary work.
(AP; provided) Former U.S. appellate Judge Thomas Griffith, left; and founder and president of Interfaith America Eboo Patel.
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.