# President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away

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> [@TokyoBayer](#):
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> Unfortunately, the Church took stricter measures against transgender members under his watch.

Well that’s too bad. I hadn’t heard that before. 😢

> [@TokyoBayer](#):
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> The most controversial teachings have been walked back and recent leaders have further de-emphasized some of the remaining controversial teachings.

That’s interesting. Was that under Nelson, too?

I’m all jetlagged and at an airport, but I’d also be interested in discussing that in another thread.

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