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Back to Episodes431: LDS Strategic Political Engagement & the Upholding of Traditional Male Power Structures
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Series Title: Religion IS Political [Part II of VII]
In this episode Val & Nathan walk through the last several decades and map issues of high and low LDS political involvement, offering a template for what the church feels is significant enough to merit their active public statements, financial resources, active instruction to LDS membership regarding the vote. What the church deems "of significant moral consequence" (per their official statement of neutrality) and what is deemed not morally significant enough to comment on in times of social unrest makes for very interesting conversation. Join Val & Nathan as they unpack this highly relevant topic in an effort to make sense of this phenomenon, which they realize is anything but neutral.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Series Setup
00:19 Recap Political Neutrality
02:42 Follow the Leader Tension
03:45 LA Churches Speak Out
05:26 Stated vs Observed Neutrality
06:31 High Engagement Moral Issues
11:40 Low Engagement Justice Issues
16:29 Matthew 25 Reality Check
19:47 2026 Silence and Current Events
23:16 Doctrine and Covenants 98
26:48 Silence as Endorsement
29:13 Next Episode Preview and Wrap
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