It’s a commonly stated idea that politics and religion don’t mix, but for many Latter-day Saints it seems there’s no separating the two. And this fuzzy boundary extends beyond the opinions and practices of individual members: While claiming neutrality regarding political parties and candidates, Church leadership sometimes officially “addresses issues it believes to have significant moral consequences.” In Episode 274, Cynthia and Susan dip a conversational toe in this charged topic—at last!—with political junkie (and ALSSI team member) Sarah Morse. Grab your popcorn and your ballot ... but also your curiosity, imagination, and personal authority. Let’s talk politics!
Notes & Quotes:
The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ, by Dallin H. Oaks, 10/2025
Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion, by Gabrielle Stanley Blair
Pantsuit Politics
Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Letters from an American, by Heather Cox Richardson
The Preamble, by Sharon McMahon