BYU-Idaho disinvites music prof from speaking at jazz fest after he aired his disbelief in LDS Church
Colleagues rally to the side of noted trumpet teacher, emphasizing “Ryan just wanted to talk about jazz.”
(Courtesy of Ryan Nielsen)
Ryan Nielsen, who teaches music at Utah Valley University, wears the shirt that was made to support him after BYU-Idaho disinvited him to speak and perform on the Rexburg campus where he used to work.
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.
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.