Pastor Doug Wilson, the spiritual adviser to Pete Hegseth, has been open about his views on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a recent interview, Wilson stated that he does not consider members of the Latter-day Saints to be Christians, citing their beliefs about the nature of God as a key difference.

Wilson’s Views on Latter-day Saints

Wilson, who is the pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, has expressed a desire for a society governed by biblical principles. He believes that abortion, except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk, should be abolished, and that same-sex marriage should not be recognized as a constitutional right. Additionally, Wilson thinks that only one member of each household, typically the husband, should have the right to vote.

When asked about the role of Latter-day Saints in this hypothetical society, Wilson hesitated, stating that it would be a problem but not necessarily requiring a total prohibition on their participation. However, he welcomes their support for conservative candidates and policies in the present.

Implications for Latter-day Saints

Some experts believe that Wilson’s rise to prominence may signal a growing divide between white evangelicals and Latter-day Saints. While Wilson’s views may not be representative of all white evangelicals, his influence and connections to powerful figures in American politics are noteworthy.

Historian Daniel Williams notes that white evangelicals are a minority, and most are not actively seeking to disenfranchise Latter-day Saints. Nevertheless, Williams and historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez agree that cultural trends may be moving away from a rapprochement between the two groups.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.