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Russell M. Nelson, the oldest president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a former heart surgeon, died at 101. He led significant changes in church policies, including renaming efforts, LGBTQ+ policy adjustments, and global expansion, while also navigating controversies over abuse reports and racial history. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize and diversify the church's leadership and outreach.
Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a former heart surgeon, died at 101. He led significant changes in church policies, including renaming efforts and LGBTQ+ stance adjustments, and was known for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to expand the church globally. His tenure was marked by both reforms and scrutiny over abuse handling. The next church president is expected to be Dallin H. Oaks.
Temecula Valley school board President Joseph Komrosky, a religious conservative, is narrowly losing a recall election according to early results. Komrosky, elected in 2022, has been a controversial figure for pushing policies that limit discussions on racism, disallow Pride flags, and require disclosure of students' gender identities to parents. His policies have led to ongoing litigation and state threats of fines. The recall could end a 2-2 stalemate on the board, which has been embroiled in broader culture war issues affecting education.
The United Methodist Church is experiencing a significant rupture as a quarter of its churches have left over disagreements regarding the ordination and marriage of L.G.B.T.Q. individuals. This marks the largest denominational schism in history, with over 7,500 congregations leaving since 2019. The exodus has led to a decline in the broader tradition of mainline Protestantism, and the United Methodist Church's footprint in the United States is expected to continue shrinking. As the denomination's quadrennial meeting approaches, where church law could potentially change, conservatives have launched a rival denomination called the Global Methodist Church. The Methodist Collegiate Church is also being launched by departing churches. The split reflects not only theological differences but also concerns about power, control, and financial independence.
Trans TikTok star Jesse Sullivan responds to KISS singer Paul Stanley's criticism of kids transitioning, saying that those who are transitioning aren't doing it as a fad and that the process is anything but fun. Jesse acknowledges it's a hot-button issue right now and thinks trans kids need real support because there's a lot for them to fear in this climate. Jesse and Francesca also discuss Dwyane Wade's decision to move his family out of Florida because of the state's LGBTQ+ policies.