[Islander]

I suggest we should; at least those who believe in the Restoration, the power of the Priesthood and modern revelation, remember that indeed The Prophet has insight and guidance from the Lord. When we utilize our agency, thought process, ideas and opinions we do so freely but must also be aware that since we ONLY have access to a very small portion of the truth, we should seek to know where GOD's mind is on that particular issue. Sometime "popular wisdom" is no wisdom at all.

Isaiah 8 is instructive. ALL the people were looking for alliances and confederacies in order to withstand the impending invasion of the Assyrians. The Lord says clearly that no matter what they do of and for themselves, strategically, militarily or otherwise they will be broken in pieces and destroyed. There were at the time all sorts of theories about what the nation should do. But "seek ONLY God and thou will be safe" saith the Lord thru His prophet. Hear the prophet and we will be on the right side, heed to his counsel and and we will understand truth and the mind of God.