The Massachusetts Governor should be a dream candidate for Republicans. But the Religious Right thinks differently.
Massachusetts Gov. W. Mitt Romney, mulling a 2008 run for president, should be a dream candidate for many in the Republican Party.…
"A sinister cabal of superior writers."
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76 - VeryScary
Quote by P. Phillips:
Some of you might say, "I don't know any Mormons." Well, you'll find them in perhaps some surprising places. Consider these well known Mormons.
J. Willard Marriott, founder of Marriott Hotels
Nolan Archibald, CEO Black & Decker
Steven R. Covey, Chairman of Franklin Covey
David Neelman, CEO Jet Blue Airlines
Kevin Rollins, CEO Dell Computer Corporation
Sports greats: Steve Young, "Jack" Dempsey, Roy Halladay, Wally Joyner, Dale Murphy, Ryne Sandberg, Robin Yount...just to name a few.
Even Madison Square Gardens is run by a Mormon (Dave Checketts).
So maybe Mormons aren't so scary after all eh?
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Actually, the above list makes em a heck of a lot MORE scary, just because of the influence and power (MONEY) that they have control over, and can BUY their way into whatever GLORIFIED role they choose for themselves within the upper echelon. I'm sure Hinckley and any of the above listed people are great friends... because of how much MONEY they can donate.
It's just as corrupt and crooked as politics.
Just seeing that you think these are GREAT people because of their WEALTH, proves how powerful LDS Brainwashing is amongst the Peons.
77 - Balderdash
"You make quite a spokesman for the enemies of the Mormon church."
Mormon's have enemies now too? My, what happened to love your neighbour, family values etc., etc.
But then here's me thinking about how Jesus said to turn the other cheek. Hmmmm.. which reminds me that after Joesph Smith shot dead those two guys in cold blooded murder, I guess he figured turning the other cheek didn't apply to him, now that his personal protector "Moroni" was there to transport him to heaven....er Kolob, yes that's the place! Kolob.. that dark and dreary gray area that exists in the poor brainwashed minds of his followers.... Maybe you guys have a special comet to take you there? lol
78 - george
As far as romney being a mormon that scares me a bit . I was Once a active card carrying temple reccomend member of the church for over 25 yrs till I found out the real truth about old Joe smith and his magic hat and stone. Unlike many other religions this group is just as fanatic as the extreme Muslims. Granted they don't drive you out ,or threaten to kill you any more for not joining them {they once did} They don't call for the nation to be attacked and brought down {though they once did} And they don't steal and cheap and con folks out of money opps they still do {Like old JOe smith once did }. But they do take orders from their Profit oh I mean prophet , If he says to jump of a building they would do just that. They are a faith based on fear bias and at their core a real bias against blacks ,hispanics and almost all others of color. They won't say this openly but I have been inside this group when the hair is let down. The magic garments are only one of many things they don't discuss , they show their distain for all other faiths ,I know I have been there. They take your money, they scare you in a very polite way to get it . If you don't pay your tithing {ten percent of your Gross income you will not get to be with your loved ones when you die. They are a sick and scary group disguised as being all loving ,that is just an act . I for one could not support anyone who belongs to this group ,heaven forbid we get one as president. If you think born agains are out there you haven't seen anything yet.
79 - Mark Rees
Wow what a bunch of religious bigots. We are talking about Romney here. We’re not considering electing Joe Smith and his magic underwear. Does Romney represent values better or worse than other candidates? Clinton and Gore wear a religion – they weren’t at all active in their religion, but Romney is and is that supposed to be worse?
Romney apposes gay marriage. Do you? I suppose we ought to give gays the same headaches we allow straits by allowing them to be contractually obliged to each other. It beats them being performing gay acts on the streets / parks / rest stops. But the real question is how is this different from your view? Most Americans are apposed to gay marriage.
How does his religious views compare with the other “real” candidates that have a realistic chance at the presidency? Are you saying voting for an atheist or anti-Christ is somehow better than a Mormon? Think people - some polls are so stupid to ask what religion you would vote for... We aren't voting for a damn religion - we vote for people...let's study the issues of people.
Who cares what underwear a guys wears? Come on people; how the hell does this make a difference in how a guy runs the country? Get a grip.
Judge him on his merits. He isn’t his religion. How does he govern people / look at his history not his churches history. He is not his religion. Is he fair with people? Is he trustworthy? Is he bold and creative? Does he have vision? Name me the people that are better than he is and tell me why? I don’t want blind opinion – if you have a valid reason, give us support for it.
Bland? I understand he was a huge hit in the recent California fund raising convention and was witty and charming. Name me one person who has seen him in person or spoken to him that agrees that he is dull and lifeless. Good luck.
Mitt’s a family man. Married for over 36 years and five kids. He is personally against abortion and believes the family unit is the basic structure to protect in a way to build the future of America. - Who disagrees with this – and why?
I know there has to be intelligent people on this blog. – Let’s stop thinking with a mob mentality and give us reasonable facts on Mitt. Mitt is not his religion.
80 - blessed
A comment here is either very positive and open minded, or just mean-spirited, vicious, slandering, backwards, hatefull, and narrow-minded towards anyone who believes in the modern-day prophet. This negativity and resentment towards Mormons is not how Christ would have you judge others. Christ was not mean-spirited. If you want to be a Christian, then ACT like one!
81 - Sam
I'm a defunct Mormon. So there is my bias. Magic underwear? coercing money? C'mon, grow up. 12 million people don't keep secrets that well. I think that may be more familiar with the church doctrine and administration than many who've previously posted; Enough to know what comments above are lies and which are misunderstood and which could be true. But I don't think you need to be familiar with the church to be comfortable with one who is a member of it.
Mitt is Mitt (and a Mormon). I don't know much about him outside of his claiming to be a faithful member of the LDS church. Which should mean a lot to me (as a defunct member) and very little to those who aren't familiar with Mormons.
It seems to me that if people are genuinely concerned with how the Mormon/LDS church could interfere with Mitt's governance, they should look at the record of Harry Reid (D-Nev), Smith (R-Oregon), Hatch (R-Utah) and, most pertently Mitt himself as governor of Mass.
The Church does its best to not interfere directly in politics and never tells its members how to vote. Nonetheless, the doctrine is clear on some issues like abortion, homosexuality and drugs. If it did, believe me, it would struggle to maintain tax exempt and out of media cross- hairs.
So look at him for what he has done to see if he will do what he says he will do. It is that simple.
82 - Hannah
This is politics. Religion has nothing to do with it. Ever hear of a little thing called seperation of Church and State? Anyway, much of the stuff that has been said is not true. If you want to claim that LDS is a cult, but your religion is not, then you are a hypocrite. There is a place for religious hypocrites. Do you know where it is? Hmmm?
Romney is an honest man and has been proven to be a good leader. Pretend he's not Mormon. Look at what he stands for and completely ignore his religious beliefes. Would you vote for him now? Yes? I thought so.
83 - byran boyle
This is a defense to the many distorted comments made. And I Hope you will Let this be viewed as you have with others.
I am a Christian and would maybe chose to vote for a mormon as president, just as I had to chose the lesser of 2 evils and vote for Bush instead of Kerry. The big problem , most informed Christians have with Latter Day Saints is if you speak with a message from the Lord pertaining to future events and give dates when they will occur and all spoken never comes to past when dated you are a False Prophet. Deu 18:18 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
Deuteronomy 18:19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
Deu 18:20 But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
Deu 18:21 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?
Deu 18:22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.
Joseph Smith/Young 2 of the first founders have made their self's False Prophets according to the Bible the Only Word Of God, Gods revealation to man. When the foundation's are rotten so is the rest no matter how good their intention's as for other CULTS as well you go to their foundation and you will find False Prophesy have been made on Lord Jesus Christ return for his church. And only Faith in Christ that he died for all mans sins (name them) is sufficent with no other work added to God's Grace. But only Christ and his work will deleiver you from death.Your best works are like dung to a Pure and Holy Righteous God.
84 - byran boyle
HANNAH Can you send me this info were you find seperation of church and state because I just can't find it in the constitution or the bill of rights. The only thing I can find even close to what you are refering to is this
Amendment I
CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING an ESTABLISMENT of RELIGION,OR PROHIBATING the FREE EXERCISE THEREOF; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
85 - Not mormon
I live in Utah, I am not Mormon but the Mormon people are very kind. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. It is such a misconception about Mormons.
There is nothing weird about them at all and they are definetly NOT a cult.
86 - Not mormon
Also just one more thing...
Who cares about someones religion? Was this country not built on freedom of religion? They can worship what ever they want. It should not matter what someones religion is!!!
87 - Troy
Just what we need, another of the righteous killing in the name and guidance of God . If glen beck and romney represent mormon faith then I bare testimony that it is yet another false religion. Its odd how mormons talk of free agency yet ask no questions.