To the Point

Does the Church care about politics and government?

Politics and government affect our lives, including our ability to worship, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages its members to participate in them. Through His prophets, the Lord has given us true principles, and it is up to each of us to apply those principles in the different aspects of our lives, including in our engagement with politics and government. Different places have different laws, and the Church encourages us to participate however we can.

The Church itself does not endorse any political parties, platforms, or candidates. It is politically neutral. And the Church doesn’t tell us how to vote. It simply reminds us that the Lord has told us to seek out and uphold leaders who are honest, good, and wise (see Doctrine and Covenants 98:10). And it sometimes makes official public statements on political matters related to moral issues or the Church’s practices.

The Church also encourages members to help make their communities good places to live and raise families. There are many good causes we can get involved in to help improve things wherever we are.

See General Handbook, 38.8.30, Gospel Library; Articles of Faith 1:11–12.