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