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Blog examines LDS Church's political-involvement patterns over 50 years

Times and Seasons published a systematic analysis of the Church's political involvement over the past five decades, responding to recurring questions about when and why the Church takes public positions on legislation and ballot measures.

The piece includes a chart documenting instances where the Church has officially engaged in political issues, examining patterns in the types of questions that prompt institutional statements. The author addresses both descriptive patterns—what the Church actually does—and possible rationales for its approach.

November 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM MT · via Times and Seasons

Elizabeth Holmes’ Mormon Connection, Ted Bundy, & BYU Controversies - Mormon News | Ep. 2220

Episode 2220 · October 30, 2026

Today on Mormon Stories News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes investigate an unexpected LDS connection to Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud scandal, plus a returned missionary’s sentencing, Ronald Rasband’s claims, mo

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