Mormon officials are telling their top, full-time leaders that they and their spouses should not participate in political campaigns, including making donations or endorsing candidates.
However, part-time leaders””including local and regional congregational leaders””are still allowed to do that, but are cautioned to make clear they are acting as individuals and do not represent the church.
Local leaders are also told not to engage in political fundraising or campaigning focused on members of congregations they oversee.
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(RNS) Mormon Leaders Told to Stay Out of Politics
Mormon officials are telling their top, full-time leaders that they and their spouses should not participate in political campaigns, including making donations or endorsing candidates.
However, part-time leaders””including local and regional congregational leaders””are still allowed to do that, but are cautioned to make clear they are acting as individuals and do not represent the church.
Local leaders are also told not to engage in political fundraising or campaigning focused on members of congregations they oversee.
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