The News Room/ Public Issues section of the church's website includes the official statement about political neutrality, including the following text:
The Church's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics.The Church does not:
- Endorse, promote or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms....
- Attempt to direct its members as to which candidate or party they should give their votes to. This policy applies whether or not a candidate for office is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
However, the side-bar (titled "Additional Resources") on the same page links to several sites, some of which promote a politically conservative agenda, and to articles that seem to promote Mitt Romney. While these are not direct political endorsements, it seems the church is entering a grayer area driven by the need to clarify attacks against Mitt Romney. Here are the "Additional Resources" links:
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