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Church Applauds Utah Bill, Religious Freedom/LGBT Rights Explained and Other News

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Church Applauds Passage of Utah Senate Bill 296

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement today regarding the passage of Utah Senate Bill 296 which balances religious freedoms and LGBT rights. Full Story

Explaining Religious Freedom and LGBT Rights

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided a simple explanation in non-legal terms to help members of the Church and others understand the background and the decisions relating to the passage of bills in the 2015 Utah legislative session that bear on important principles of religious liberty and LGBT rights. Full Story

Church Donates 'Meet the Mormons' Proceeds to the American Red Cross

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave a $1.8 million donation to the American Red Cross Thursday from the proceeds of “Meet the Mormons,” a film the Church released last October. Gary E. Stevenson, the Church’s presiding bishop, presented the check to Cliff Holtz, president of Humanitarian Services of the American Red Cross, at an event in Salt Lake City. Full Story

President Eyring to Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Utah

President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters from the University of Utah on Thursday, May 7, 2015, during the annual student commencement ceremony in the Jon M. Huntsman Center at 6:30 p.m. MDT. Full Story