So, I've been thinking about this for a few years now. But, recently, I've thought a lot more about this. I'm not trying to say, who is right, wrong, who we should or should not vote for. I am curious only on this statement & what you think would happen if we followed the counsel.
In our ward, like every other ward around the country, we were read
this statement from the First Presidency about political participation.
"Latter-day Saints as citizens are to seek out and then uphold leaders who will act with integrity and are wise, good, and honest. Principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties.
Therefore, in this election year, we urge you to register to vote, to study the issues and candidates carefully and prayerfully, and then to vote for and actively support those you believe will most nearly carry out your ideas of good government."
During the 2004 election, we lived in Baltimore. They read this statement, & I remember some of our friends urging that we really pray about who we are voting for, really listen for whom the Lord wants you to vote (we weren't supporting the same people). Anyway, it made me wonder. If every member of the Church followed this counsel, "to study the issues and candidates carefully and prayerfully" would we all come to the same conclusion or not?
Let me know what you think.
