The church meeting this morning was going fairly well. The group leader’s topic was about the Mormon Church and political stands. He was trying very hard to keep on topic and not where many in the group wanted to go: Why.Don’t.We.Have.Anyone.To.Vote.For.In.This.Election? The discussion moved closer and closer to the edge until the patriarch of the group announced, “There’s 25 seconds until the end of the class and we still have to have a closing prayer.”
The group leader responded, “That’s a good reminder, Bill. Why don’t you….” At which time Bill stood up, folded his arms, and pronounced the benediction on the class. We ended ten seconds early, according to Bill’s watch. We were saved once again from a furious debate about why Mitt Romney pulled out of the nomination race before we in Idaho had a chance to vote for him.
Idaho must be too close to the seat of power in SLC. We never seem to head down that political road. Today was Committee reports and discussions on Temple assignments, cannery, employment and other related topics. Oh, I almost forgot about the service project being held in May.
DCS
That thought isn’t just limited to Mormons although I have not heard any discussions in church. There are quite a few Republican non-Mormons here that feel disenfranchised and wondering who in the world they can vote for in November.