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Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As both presidential campaigns have stepped up efforts to win over voters in western swing states who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a top church official urged members on Saturday to “avoid what is harsh and hateful” in the heat of election season. Dallin H. Oaks, the top adviser and likely successor to 100-year-old church president Russell M. Nelson, encouraged congregants at the faith’s twice-annual general conference to steer clear of contention and be peacemakers in their communities one month out from the Nov. 5 election. The devil is the father of contention, which can stir up anger and stall important policy changes, he told a room of 18,000 church members in Salt Lake City and thousands more watching on a livestream. “As we pursue our preferred policies in public actions, let us qualify for his blessings by using the language and methods of peacemakers,” said Oaks, the second-highest-ranking leader of the faith known widely as the Mormon church.
LDS General Conference: Church leaders speak on themes of repentance and having joy in repenting during Saturday sessions
Saturday marked the first day of the 194th Semi-Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The broadcast was streamed live online and by satellite, being watched by many members across the world.
UDOT wrapping up construction projects in Summit County
Construction on the flyover between westbound U.S. Highway 40 and westbound Interstate 80 has forced traffic backups for weeks. But Utah Department of Transportation spokesperson Kylar Sharp said the ramp will fully reopen the night of Oct. 5. “Typically what we’re trying to do with these projects is just trying...
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