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Nathan Oman discusses how legislation has influenced the practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over time.

CORRECTION: At about ⁠18:50⁠ we refer to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. However, Nathan intended to refer to the 2022 Respect for Marriage Act. What do we do when “obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law” collides with the practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Nathan Oman discusses major ways in which legislation has influenced the trajectory of the Church over time.Nathan Oman is a Latter-day Saint and law professor at William & Mary Law School. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, and he’s the author of Oxford’s recently published book, “Living Oracles: Law and the Latter-day Saint Tradition.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

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