‘Mormon Land’: Son, editor reflect on what D. Michael Quinn’s candid memoir reveals about his homosexuality and LDS beliefs
Turns out, the “September Six” scholar was as dedicated to telling the truth about his own complicated history as he wanted the LDS Church to be about its problematic past.
(Tribune file photo) D. Michael Quinn at the Church History Library in 2013. Quinn's posthumous memoir has been published.
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.