During this election season, Mormon Women for Ethical Government invited all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as groups or initiatives that gather individuals by means of a shared faith in Jesus Christ or their membership in the Church, to pledge not to leverage or weaponize faith and membership for the purpose of political gain.

In addition to the groups and initiatives that signed on to our pledge, many individuals eagerly pledged as well. Here are select testimonials from those who have signed on and shared why this issue is important to them!

The 11th Article of Faith can be applied to politics as well. Agency is at the root of our beliefs, and we all have the right to vote according to our own conscience.

Jill C.
Fallbrook, CA

Using sacred spaces and icons should absolutely never be used to promote a political agenda. Politics is such an ugly enterprise and currently so divisive, that I can’t imagine anyone using their position in the church or community to forward their party or candidate by associating or photographing with a sacred space or image.

Mary S.
Orem, UT

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