I say that liberal mormon ideas take the form of such questions, because the liberal mormons I know rarely have answers; we’re more interested in where the questions take us. That may lead liberal mormons to not take immediate stances on some issues.

I’d like to hear more thoughts about what “liberal mormon” means to you (Michelle) as well as to the rest of the world. Michelle, your own blog is distinctly on the ‘right’ side of the political spectrum — yet you’ve shown that you can consider and debate both sides of many issues. In your mind, does that make you ‘liberal’?

Michelle:

What are liberal mormon ideas? Interesting that you express it in terms of potential actions. In my mind liberals are deathly afraid of putting their ideas into practice :)

I’d say, if we can relate back the Political Compass, that liberal mormons have their liberalism mostly in terms of social freedoms, rather than economics (or that economics are secondary). Liberal mormon ideas might take the form of questions like whether the BoM should be taken as an accurate historical record or not; whether male church government adequately addresses the concerns of women (is the relief society a mere show piece); whether we are still a church of miracles (at least of scriptural showy miracles); etc.,

It has potential to be an interesting question, but I fear otherwise. Mormon ideas by definition are liberal because they go against almost 1,700 years of Christian tradition. Usually, however, liberal Mormons are really just liberals, who come up with an after-the-fact Mormon rationale so they can parrot the politics of their friends and suburban neighbors. Good for them.

So what are liberal Mormon ideas? Something like calling men to Primary presidencies? At-home fathers with wives who work? Advocating for a flat-rate 10% tax scheme? Compromising our national security because charity never faileth?

Whatever it is, I’m happy to align myself with your liberal Mormon movement. Incidentally, my scores:
economic left/right: 1.00
social libertarian/authoritarian: -0.92

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/

Does this mean that I’m going to be thrown in prison for 27 years and then emerge to become the nations president?

That surprises even me…

Sorry, not much of a politico.