‘Mormon Land’: Legendary church educator lost his church job after questioning the former priesthood/temple ban
Humanitarian Lowell Bennion once said, “I used to teach religion; now I practice it.”
(University of Utah) Lowell Bennion, who died in 1996, remains one of the most prominent Latter-day Saint humanitarians.
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.