Jana Riess: New LDS handbook softens some stances on sexuality, doubles down on transgender members, but bet on more changes

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Members of Mormons Building Bridges march in the Utah Pride Parade in 2018.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Members of Mormons Building Bridges march in the Utah Pride Parade in 2018.

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