The podcast hosts began the show by addressing two major, unexpected events from the weekend concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They first discussed the passing of church president Russell M. Nelson at the age of 101, reflecting on his significant contributions to medicine as a heart surgeon and his impactful, reform-minded leadership of the church since 2018. However, the hosts expressed that the period of mourning was overshadowed by a horrific event that occurred just 12 hours later: a deadly attack on an LDS church in Grand Blank, Michigan. They discussed the details of the attack, the potential religious radicalization of the shooter, and the sense of fear and sadness it created for churchgoers of all denominations.
The tragedy in Michigan prompted an extensive discussion among the hosts and listeners about the LDS church’s policy prohibiting firearms on its properties. Many callers and texters argued that the policy creates vulnerable “gun-free zones” and expressed a strong desire for the right to carry concealed weapons for self-defense, especially in light of increasing attacks on places of worship. The conversation explored the complexities of the issue, including the church’s potential liability concerns, while also noting that high-ranking church officials often have their own armed security details. While one listener suggested that questioning the policy undermines church leadership, the hosts clarified they were respectfully discussing a logistical policy, not core church doctrine, in an effort to make church services safer for everyone.
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