Our Political Duty

In getting ready for this new blog, I found a great talk by D. James Cannon about our responsibility as members of the church to become active in politics. It is not too long and even has a section on definitions of political terms. You can click here to view the complete talk. Here are just a few of my favorite quotes.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in good politics and good government and in the right of people to exercise their franchise.

“We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them, for the good and safety of society. … such as will administer the law in equity and justice should be sought for and upheld by the voice of the people. …” (D&C 134:1, 3.)

Become active in politics. Help destroy the myth that “politics are dirty.” The fact is: politics are essential. The Lord has stressed that we ought to be concerned and involved in promoting good government. You simply have to realize that the political process is the way to attain that objective.

Remember you’ve got to do more than talk about politics. You’ve got to vote and act intelligently."

Hopefully this blog will enable us all to become a little more active in politics.