The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Political neutrality and public moral issues
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church reserves the right to speak on moral issues—religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family—without becoming a party organ. Members in many nations belong to many parties. When a meetinghouse is used as a polling place, that is civic hospitality, not a campaign office. Saints who turn every sacrament meeting into a rally are not more faithful; they are less obedient to the Brethren’s actual counsel.
The Church is politically neutral. It does not endorse candidates, platforms, or parties, while it does teach eternal principles that bear on public life.
- The twelfth article of faith is not optional in election years.
- Moral teaching is not the same as a PAC.
- D&C 134 already rejected a state church and coerced conscience.