Church's "OFFICIAL" Political Stance.
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:26 pm
http://newsroom.LDS.org/official-statem ... neutrality
Immigration, Prop 8, that's just recent history.
I've attended Mormon meetings and Mormon Leaders endorse Politicians regularly.
If a Politician doesn't follow Church Rules and Laws Members and Leaders mock them. So most follow your rules because they fear exile.
A Mormon's time in Public Office typically lasts a few years, while their Membership or Relationship with Members usually lasts a lifetime.
The Church does not:Endorse, promote or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms.
Immigration, Prop 8, that's just recent history.
The Church does not:Attempt to direct or dictate to a government leader.
I've attended Mormon meetings and Mormon Leaders endorse Politicians regularly.
If a Politician doesn't follow Church Rules and Laws Members and Leaders mock them. So most follow your rules because they fear exile.
Elected officials who are Latter-day Saints make their own decisions and may not necessarily be in agreement with one another or even with a publicly stated Church position. While the Church may communicate its views to them, as it may to any other elected official,
A Mormon's time in Public Office typically lasts a few years, while their Membership or Relationship with Members usually lasts a lifetime.