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As a traditional Christian raised a Roman Catholic and now a Methodist, I was stunned by a preview screening of Richard Dutcher's new movie “States of Grace.” In spite of everything I have come to understand about LDS theology in the 29 years I have lived in Salt Lake, here is a Mormon filmmaker who demonstrates a deep understanding of - and longing for - unconditional grace and forgiveness through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
This movie challenges the stereotype that many of us traditional Christians have of Latter-day Saints and their belief in only conditional grace. It should be required viewing for everyone in the local Christian community when it opens later this month. Bravo, Richard Dutcher!
David Pascoe
Salt Lake City
