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As Latter-day Saints, we come from a heritage of people who had “a vision of a different world, a world where injustice and oppression, poverty and ignorance would be dispelled and a world where men and women would be brothers and sisters” (Alexander B. Morrison, in Church News [14 Oct. 1995]: 4). We have been urged by Church leaders to work towards making that vision a reality in today’s world by being “full participants in political, governmental, and community affairs,” “using gospel principles as a guide and…cooperating with other like-minded individuals” (First Presidency letter, 15 Jan. 1998, in Ensign [Apr. 1998]: 77).

LDS scripture and prophetic teaching speak out strongly for social justice: for peace, equality, democracy, human rights, and wise stewardship of the earth’s resources. Latter-day Saints are enjoined to “plead the cause of the poor and the needy” (D&C 124:75) and to work towards a society in which “there [are] no poor among [us]” (Moses 7:18). We are challenged to “renounce war and proclaim peace” (D&C 98:16). The Book of Mormon teaches that “there should be an equality among all” (Mosiah 27:3) and calls us to stand against racism, gender inequity, and injustice on the principle that “black and white, bond and free, male and female;…all are alike unto God” (2 Nephi 26:33). The scriptures commend democracy, constitutional law, and human rights (Mosiah 29:26; D&C 98:5; D&C 101:77), while speaking harshly against inequity, exploitation, oppression, and violence (2 Nephi 20:1-2; 3 Nephi 24:5; D&C 38:26; Moses 8:28). Scripture teaches us that we are stewards of the earth and its resources, which should be used “with judgment, not to excess” (D&C 59:20).

As Latter-day Saints, we seek the guidance of the Spirit and look to the teachings of Church leaders in our efforts to achieve equality and social justice in our communities and the world at large

Or it could be seen as a symptom of just how pervasive the conflation of conservative political views with Mormon theology is.

I have only met a small hand full of people who begin to understand the distinction between ideology and theology and the serious problems that occur when they are combined. This being the case rather than discussing liberalism as a political ideology in relation to LDS theology, I think we may want to emphasize the significance, productivity and value of liberal theology itself.

Then again, I’m ever the contrarian and I love a meaty discussion on progressive views.

I do get right angry when it’s even suggested that I’m not a faithful member because of my beliefs. Look, if you’re going to call me to repentance, like some nut case did on my brief political statement after the ’08 election, I’m going to challenge you right back. I don’t mind people who come by their political beliefs with honest thought; it’s the mindless line repeating and the absolutely horrific tendency to nearly deify saturnine demagogues that riles me.

I see nothing incongruous with my progressive tendencies and my faith. In fact, I’m more than a little shocked that there aren’t more of my brothers and sisters who feel the same way that I do.

You’d think that after twenty years I’d be over the shock…

With respect to God and politics, I think God looks down on our forays and attempt(s) at self governance the way I watch my kids play house. To him, I think it all seems like child’s play. Lord knows, judging by the very recent performance of our government, the children are clearly in charge. But, their actions have zero impact on my ability to repent and worship God. They just bring out the cranks like Dottie.

It is absurd to claim to find the hand of God in any political party.

One of the most appealing things about conservatives is how they seem to instinctively understand that there is more to life than politics. And one of the least appealing things about conservatives is how often they forget that, and make everything a matter of politics.

My weak testimony that came as a result of my withdrawing my membership in the Republican party four years ago is quickly improving, and I can once again declare with every fiber of my being that the GOP is true, and Rush Limbaugh is a prophet.