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Dictates of Conscience : From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman

Dictates of Conscience : From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman

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Laurie Lee Hall grew up knowing something about herself didn’t match how others saw her. Though born male, she deeply felt she was a girl. With no way to express this, she chose to live as a man and built a respected life in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—as a temple architect and church leader.

In a faith where gender is seen as eternal and unchanging, her true identity remained hidden for years. But eventually, Laurie had a powerful spiritual experience that confirmed what she had always known: she was transgender. Choosing to live openly as herself meant risking her role, her faith community, and the life she had built.

Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to live authentically—and the peace that comes with self-acceptance.

This Q&A was originally a The Good Book Club meeting held on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

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