Politics Are Not The Answer To America's Problems

Dear Kids, 

I am having varied feelings tonight. 

It was the night of the State of the Union Address. A time when our nation *could* come together in order to move forward toward liberty and have the reassurance of that from our leaders. 

And I didn't even care to tune in and watch. 

Our country is turning into something that is so ... well ... RUSSIA. And I know because I lived there. It is unbelievable the amount of hypocrisy and evil that is inside every facet of our government and the governments around the world. 

I am VERY politically active and I care a lot about what is going on. But I have had the same thoughts for the last couple of years that I had again tonight... Politics are not the answer to America's problems. 

It reminds me of in the Book of Mormon when Alma LEFT his seat of Chief Judge, a VERY high position of political power in the land, and left to PREACH THE WORD. That is the only answer to where we are as a nation and as the world. 

The answer is not in politics, it is in God. The answer is not in speeches from politicians, but from missionaries. The answer is not in policies being made or broken, it is in covenants entered into. The answer is not in more regulation, but more freedom that innately comes from God. The answer is not in which political party is 'right', it is in accepting Jesus as our Savior again as a country. 

I will bear this testimony to you over and over again, especially because the world is going to continue to deteriorate as you grow. The answer is in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are in the final battle for men's souls. The answer is in spreading Zion. That is where the final battle will finish. In establishing Zion and having Christ return to be our leader and exemplar. 

I have decided to leave the political arena to do the same thing as Alma... preach the word. I am preaching the word of God to everyone that will listen. I am standing up from what is right and our God given rights. I am not afraid of what men and governments can do to us. The fight is world-wide for freedom now because Satan knows that the Savior is coming back. My energy is on Him and being close to the spirit and his prophet. 

I just hope I can pass on THAT passion to you. Political passion is great, but the answers are not there. The passion necessary to make it is in the gospel. 

I love you,

Your Mom