Gordon B Hinckley explains why the Church becomes involved in political activity.
"Pres. Hinckley Ordained Prophet," Deseret News, March 18, 1995, accessed May 14, 2021
We try to follow a very strict course in political matters. We observe the principle of the separation of church and state. We do concern ourselves with matters which we consider of moral consequence and things which might directly affect the Church or our fellow churches. We try to work unitedly with other people of other faiths in a constructive way. We hope we can use our influence for the maintenance and cultivation of the good environment in which we live as a people in these communities.