In reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality, LDS Church raises a specific issue: abortion
The faith urges members to show “Christlike love and civility in political discourse,” but its latest release doesn’t mention immigration or the Jan. 6 insurrection.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake Temple, before undergoing its current renovation, and the Utah Capitol are shown in 2017. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its positions on political neutrality and abortion.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.