LDS Church issues new statement on feminism

In 1993, the late apostle Boyd K. Packer identified the “feminist movement” as one of three “dangers” to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reflecting the rough ride self-described Mormon feminists have endured through the decades.Even today, many activists, though devout in their faith, shy away from using the term for fear of turning off fellow believers.Now, more than a quarter century after Packer’s declaration, the Utah-based church has issued a m