Democrat Mormons?

It's true. They exist. However sparsely, there are those of us who are Mormons and maintain activity in the democratic party to which we are registered. A conflict of interest? An immorality? You may not believe some of the things I have heard (including being asked whether I was a temple recommend holder or not).

For any of you who are on a political "quest" of sorts to find where you stand on divisive political issues, I dedicate this blog to you. I don't think I could overstate the importance that my political awakening has had in my life-as trite as it may sound to say so. I was one of those (probably like many of you) who thought liberal meant immoral, and automatically assumed that all democrats are extreme liberals. Thanks to the help of some dear friends, I began to understand the freedom we enjoy as members of the Church to explore both sides of the political fence, without facing inevitable excommunication. Hopefully, as we dive into some issues, people feel free to question their political beliefs and feel willing to explore some new options in this ideological refuge.

I invite anyone who loves the church and subsequently, politics (and I dare say that a true love of the gospel engenders profound affections for our political freedoms, and should drive us towards a perfect understanding of democratic principles) to join me here in an effort to perfect our understanding in this regard. Let us be educated, informed, and involved, regardless of our party preference. Let's explore the real issues.