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  This article is inspired, I believe!  We need to get our own inspiration, but as for me, I will follow the prophets! 9 Things I Consider When Prophets Disagree with My Politics By  Jeffrey Thayne  · August 15, 2021 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE Cover image via Church Newsroom. Editor’s Note: The following was originally posted in 2019. We decided to republish it because the themes seemed important to revisit in light of recent events. Last year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged members in Utah to vote against Proposition 2, a state referendum what would decriminalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It’s a proposition that I would have otherwise supported. This month, the Church updated its policies to forbid carrying firearms on Church properties (except where required by law) — a policy that I would normally oppose, as I believe that responsible concealed carry can save lives. A few years ago, the Church came out in supp