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Kirby: Assigning Latter-day Saints to boost political involvement could ‘spin’ out of control

As a lifelong Mormon, I’ve held lots of church callings — Cub Scout leader, missionary, elders quorum president, home teacher and nursery leader.

For those unfamiliar with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a “calling” is how we refer to a formal request for church service.

I call them “jobs” because that’s what they are. The word “calling” is, I suppose, intended to give the impression that the request originates with God, but it usually comes from the bishop of a congregation.

Today, I’m the ward librarian. It’s the perfect job for someone with an aberrant personality.