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New biography of President Dallin H Oaks shows man behind the talks

Deseret News Share this story Deseret Book The author of a new biography about President Dallin H. Oaks is on a mission to set the record straight about the stern public image of the first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints based in Salt Lake City. Some church members, and even his own family members, don’t always see that in his face when President Oaks, who is 88, delivers serious, doctrinal talks during the faith’s semiannual general conferences. One of his daughters once told President Oaks that he sometimes looks mad when he speaks.

General handbook updated with new chapters on prejudice, dress, reliable sources

On Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updates and new sections to the General Handbook for leaders and members of the church. The updates emphasize the work of salvation and exaltation, as well as principles of flexibility, agency and personal revelation, according to a church statement. Three new sections refer to the church teachings on prejudice, dress and appearance, and seeking information from reliable sources. Six more chapters have been rewritten, and sections of 11 other chapters were added or revised. The text is available to the public in English online and in the Gospel Library app. Versions in other languages will follow in coming months.

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