Our LDS leaders have consistently emphasized the importance of voting according to conscience, not merely following party loyalty or pressure from societal norms. President Russell M. Nelson, the current President of the Church, has underscored that voting is not just a political act, but a moral one, deeply tied to gospel principles: “Your vote is not just a political decision—it…
Senator Mitt Romney has been a prominent critic of Donald Trump, often expressing concerns about Trump’s character and leadership style. Romney, a fellow devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), has consistently emphasized the importance of integrity in leadership, echoing the teachings of our LDS leaders who encourage members to vote for moral and ethical individuals.
In today’s political climate, many of us and our fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), wrestle with reconciling their beliefs with political candidates. The Church emphasizes key values such as honesty, integrity, respect for others, and moral leadership—principles that guide members in both their personal and public lives. When examining the rhetoric and…