So a thought came to my mind what if Mormonism was more associated with the left and liberalism in America. This is not that strange since Joseph Smith jr, was an abolitionist and over his life IIRC he became more and more similar to hostile to slavery. So what I am curious what if that strand became dominate within Mormonism from the earliest beginnings and how would that change the nature of the faith.
whom would be a good alternative leader? As I imagine you would need someone other then Brigham Young. As IIRC he was responsible for a lot more of the conservative elements during his time as president. Though I imagine a different leader would also shape the faith differently as well due to their influence. The question is then how would that look like?
Assuming that the Mormons still move to Utah. What would be the political effects both on Utah and the country as a whole if due to the influence of the LDS church in Utah it was more left leaning or liberal? I can imagine that some Presidential elections could go the other way if Utah voted in an opposite direction compared to OTL.
whom would be a good alternative leader? As I imagine you would need someone other then Brigham Young. As IIRC he was responsible for a lot more of the conservative elements during his time as president. Though I imagine a different leader would also shape the faith differently as well due to their influence. The question is then how would that look like?
Assuming that the Mormons still move to Utah. What would be the political effects both on Utah and the country as a whole if due to the influence of the LDS church in Utah it was more left leaning or liberal? I can imagine that some Presidential elections could go the other way if Utah voted in an opposite direction compared to OTL.
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