The Daily Universe
Six chapters were rewritten, and sections of 11 other chapters were added or revised.
Among new sections, a section titled “Prejudice” was added to reflect recent teachings from President Russell M. Nelson and President Dallin H. Oaks in the October 2020 General Conference.
“Prejudice is not consistent with the revealed word of God,” the handbook reads. “Favor or disfavor with God depends on devotion to Him and His commandments, not on the color of a person’s skin or other attributes.”
The Word of Wisdom section was renamed “Word of Wisdom and Healthy Practices.” “There are other harmful substances and practices that are not specified in the Word of Wisdom or by Church leaders,” the handbook says. “Members should use wisdom and prayerful judgment in making choices to promote their physical, spiritual, and emotional health.”