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From stake president and temple designer to excommunicated trans woman | Episode 376

Mormon Land

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Transgender Experiences in Faith Communities

This chapter explores the contrasting support and rejection faced by transgender individuals within the Latter-day Saint community, emphasizing the compassion shown by women compared to the challenges posed by men. The speaker shares personal narratives of acceptance, advocacy, and the emotional complexities surrounding their identity and professional life in temple design. Additionally, the chapter addresses recent policy changes affecting transgender members, highlighting the ongoing struggle for acceptance and rights within a religious framework.

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