‘Mormon Land’: Only 3 women spoke at LDS General Conference — what they said and why it matters

‘Mormon Land’: Only 3 women spoke at LDS General Conference — what they said and why it matters

This past weekend, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its biannual General Conference in Salt Lake City. In five sessions, held Saturday and Sunday, Latter-day Saints around the world heard sermons, instructions and announcements from their top leaders. Of the dozens to take the pulpit, just three were women: President Emily Belle Freeman, head of the global Young Women organization; her first counselor, Tamara Runia; and Amy W…