Mormon leaders call for end to racism, protest violence

Mormon leaders call for end to racism, protest violence

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Top leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged members Saturday to root out racism and make the faith an “oasis of unity” while also decrying violence at recent racial injustice protests they said amounted to “anarchy.” Dallin H. Oaks, the second-highest-ranking leader of the faith, also offered guidance ahead of next month’s presidential election: Peacefully accept the results. The twice-yearly conference is being held without attendees in Salt Lake City due to the coronavirus. Top leaders are wearing masks and maintaining social distance inside a small theater.