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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Shooter and the Prophet

On Sunday morning, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints woke to the news that Russell M. Nelson-the leader of their faith, and a man they considered a prophet of God-had died. The sadness of the news was tempered somewhat by its foreseeability. Nelson, who had recently celebrated his 101st birthday, was the oldest living global religious leader, and he spoke freely about his own mortality. "At this point," he said in a 2022 speech, "I have stopped buying green bananas."
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fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago
Philosophy

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from 'Mormon' - a word that has courted controversy for 200 years

Russell M. Nelson transformed LDS Church governance, pushed a name-change away from "Mormon," advanced reforms, and faced public scrutiny while upholding conservative doctrines.
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago
Philosophy

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from 'Mormon' - a word that has courted controversy for 200 years

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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies

Russell M. Nelson, 101, longtime LDS Church president and former heart surgeon, died; his tenure included major policy changes; Dallin H. Oaks is expected successor.
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