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The separation of church and state in Mormon theory and practice

Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought1 (2) • Published In 1966 • Pages: 30-54

By: Williams, J. D..

Abstract
In this source, a Mormon political scientist examines, from something of an insider's perspective, the involvement of the Mormon Church in politics. Subjects covered are: the major constructs of Mormonism that bear on politics; the influence of the struggle for statehood on political thinking and practice; forms of Church involvement in politics; and the issues and dilemmas posed by such involvement.
Subjects
Deliberative councils
Miscellaneous government activities
Pressure politics
Political parties
Elections
Theological systems
Priesthood
Religious denominations
culture
Mormons
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Political Scientist
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; Martin Malone ; 1978-1979
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1844-1966
Coverage Place
Illinois and Utah, United States
Notes
J. D. Williams
Includes bibliographical references
LCSH
Mormons