Church issues sharply critical statement about anti-child-trafficking leader

Tim Ballard may run for Romney's seat in U.S. Senate

Tim Ballard speaking to a political organization earlier this year. Photo by Gary Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons.

Although the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints frequently comments on political and social issues, it is extremely rare for it to name a member of the church in good standing in a critical manner. In fact, I can remember it doing s…