EP 439 – Ezra Taft Benson and the Mormon Right w/ Matt Harris
Dr. Matt Harris discusses the new book “Thunder from the Right: Ezra Taft Benson in Mormonism and Politics” and how Benson transformed Mormon conservatism.
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Category: Politics
Majority of US Latter-day Saints Approve of Donald Trump, Poll Finds
But the polarizing president sees an enormous drop in support from Latter-day Saint women.
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Mormon Church Condemns Forced Separation of Families, Calls for Compassion
At long last the Church speaks, and its counsel falls in line with the notion of family first.
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First Presidency (We Think?) Opposes Utah Medical Marijuana Initiative
Sounding off on Utah’s medical marijuana ballot initiative for the first time in nearly a year, the First Presidency defers to the Utah Medical Association in cautioning against legalization.
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Mormon Church Leader Russell M. Nelson, Alluding to Inadequate Legislation, Says Guns “Go to People Who Shouldn’t Have Them”
Speaking directly, the Mormon leader did not make a specific call for certain legislation, but made it clear additional forms of gun control are necessary.
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